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Historical events for
Sunday, 5 November 2023

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  • Birth

    Joaquim Pimenta de Castro

    Joaquim Pimenta de Castro, born on November 5, 1846, was a Portuguese military officer and politician. He died on May 14, 1918.

    † 14/5/1918
  • Birth

    Vivien Leigh

    Vivien Leigh, born 5 November 1913, was a British actress known for her role in "Gone with the Wind".

    † 8/7/1967
  • Birth

    Joe Dassin

    Joe Dassin, born November 5, 1938, was an American singer famous for popular music hits.

    † 20/8/1980
  • Birth

    Art Garfunkel

    Art Garfunkel, born November 5, 1941, is an American singer and musician, known for his partnership with Paul Simon.

  • Birth

    Cliff Williams

    Romford, Inglaterra

    Cliff Williams was born, bassist for the band AC/DC, known for his solid style and his long contribution to the band's sound.

  • Birth

    Bryan Adams

    Bryan Adams, born November 5, 1959, is a Canadian singer and songwriter, known for hits such as "Summer of 69".

  • Birth

    João Ribas

    João Manuel Ribas de Almeida, Portuguese musician, vocalist and founder of the punk rock band Tara Perdida. One of the most emblematic figures of punk rock in Portugal, he was notable for his energy on stage and intervening lyrics. He began his career with Klandestinos, but it was with Tara Perdida, founded in 1995, that he achieved greater recognition. Over two decades, the band released several albums and became a reference in the Portuguese alternative music scene. In addition to music, he was also an active supporter of animal rights. He passed away in Lisbon on March 23, 2014, aged 48, a victim of cancer.

    † 23/3/2014
  • Birth

    Jonny Greenwood

    Jonny Greenwood (b. 1971) is a genius British multi-instrumentalist and composer. His visionary work on guitars, keyboards, and orchestral arrangements is the cerebral force behind Radiohead's constant sonic evolution and experimentation.

  • Birth

    Ana Bacalhau (Deolinda)

    Ana Bacalhau (b. 1978) is an expressive Portuguese singer. The vocalist of Deolinda brought a breath of fresh air to national music, combining traditional rhythms and folk pop with a theatrical stage posture and socially astute lyrics.

  • History

    Election of Barack Obama as President of the USA

    Estados Unidos da América

    On November 5, 2008, Barack Obama is elected president of the USA, becoming the first black president, with 52% of the popular vote.