February 5, 2017

February 5th in History Part V


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On February 5th in 1958 Clifton R Wharton confirmed as 1st US black foreign minister (Romania)

On February 5th in 1958 Vanguard TV-3 back-up launches into Earth orbit; reaches 6 km

On February 5th in 1962 Suit to bar Englewood NJ from "racial segregated" schools, filed

On February 5th in 1968 Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh begins

On February 5th in 1969 US population reaches 200 million

On February 5th in 1969 Vince Lombardi, becomes part owner, vp, gm & head coach of the Washington Redskins

On February 5th in 1970 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

On February 5th in 1971 Apollo 14, 3rd US manned Moon expedition, lands near Fra Mauro Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell (Apollo 14) walk on Moon for 4 hrs

On February 5th in 1972 US airlines begin mandatory inspection of passengers & baggage

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