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August 5 in history: Installation of world's first electric traffic signal, discovery of Marilyn Monroe's dead body and more

1722
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1722

Russia, Prussia, and Austria sign treaty for First Partition of Poland.

1914
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1914

World's first electric traffic signal is installed in Cleveland, United States.

1962
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1962

Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her Los Angeles home.

1965
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1965

Thousands of Pakistani troops infiltrate Kashmir initiating Indo-Pak war.

2011
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2011

Yingluck Shinawatra becomes first female prime minister of Thailand.