What Happened on June 5, 2023

Historical Events

  • Australian woman Kathleen Folbigg is pardoned after 20 years in prison for the murder of her four children, after new genetic research found evidence of gene disorders in the children [1]

Pence Runs for President

Former US Vice President Mike Pence declares his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination [1]

  • In western Haiti heavy rain and flooding leaves at least 42 people dead and thousands displaced [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Astrud Gilberto (née Weinert), Brazilian samba singer ("The Girl From Ipanema"), dies at 83

Robert Hanssen (1944-2023)

American FBI agent and Soviet spy, dies of natural causes in prison at 79 [1]


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About June 5, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)

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