How Many Days Until April 5th

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April 5th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

• Day of the Year: April 5th is the 95th day of the year in common years and the 96th in leap years.
• Days Remaining: There are 270 days left in the year after April 5th.

Fun Facts About April 5th

• Gold Standard Abandoned in the U.S.: On April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102, requiring U.S. citizens to surrender gold coins, gold bullion, and gold certificates to the Federal Reserve to combat the Great Depression. This marked a significant departure from the gold standard.
• First Weather Observation from Space: On April 5, 1960, the first television images of weather patterns from space were transmitted by the weather satellite TIROS-1, revolutionizing meteorology.
• Winston Churchill Resigns: On April 5, 1955, Winston Churchill stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, citing health reasons. He was succeeded by Anthony Eden.
• Historic Baseball Milestone: On April 5, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves tied Babe Ruth’s career home run record of 714. He broke the record just four days later.
• Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: On April 5, 2010, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted, leading to a massive ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe for weeks.
• Pepsi-Cola Trademark Registered: The trademark for Pepsi-Cola was registered on April 5, 1904. Originally created as "Brad's Drink" in 1893, it became one of the world’s most popular soft drinks.
• Discovery of Vitamin C: Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi, who discovered vitamin C, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on April 5, 1937, for his work on biological oxidation.
• Battle of Yorktown (1862): On April 5, 1862, during the American Civil War, the Battle of Yorktown began in Virginia as part of the Peninsula Campaign. It was a significant engagement between Union and Confederate forces.
• South Korea's Tree Planting Day: April 5th is celebrated in South Korea as Tree Planting Day, or Sikmogil, a day dedicated to reforestation efforts and environmental awareness.

Notable Birthdays:

• Thomas Hobbes (1588): Influential English philosopher best known for his work Leviathan.
• Booker T. Washington (1856): Prominent African-American educator and author, founder of Tuskegee Institute.
• Bette Davis (1908): Iconic American actress celebrated for her roles in films like All About Eve and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?.
• Pharrell Williams (1973): Grammy-winning musician, songwriter, and producer known for hits like Happy.

Fun Observation

April 5th has witnessed significant moments in science, history, and culture, from pioneering space technology to historic achievements in sports and environmental conservation. It’s a date that showcases human innovation and resilience.

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