Historical events for
Thursday, 5 November 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

On November 5, 1968, Richard Nixon is elected president of the USA by a slim majority.

On November 5, 1996, Bill Clinton is re-elected president of the USA with around 50% of the vote.

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