Birthdays & Historical Events – April 5

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Birthdays & Historical Events – April 5

Historical Events on April 5

Events that occurred on April 5 throughout history

1955

The American Astronomical Society's semi-annual meeting

The American Astronomical Society's semi-annual meeting reports the detection of radio emissions from Jupiter. Astronomers Bernard F. Burke and Kenneth L. Franklin of the Carnegie Institution in Washington first discovered the waves.

1985

The Fox Broadcasting Company launching its prime-time operations

The Fox Broadcasting Company launching its prime-time operations. Married with Children and The Tracey Ullman Show debut.