May 5 in history: Mexico defeats France, first American in space and more
Authored By Vyomica Berry
Published: May 05, 2020, 03:24 IST | Updated: May 05, 2020, 03:24 IST
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1862
Outnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla.
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1945
WWII: Japanese balloon bomb explodes on Oregon, killing 6.
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1955
West Germany becomes a sovereign state as Allies end military occupation.
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1961
Alan Shepard becomes first American in space.
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1980
SAS commandos rescue hostages from Iran embassy in London.
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