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On This Day - January 5th

Important war history events that occurred on January 5th.

1066 - Edward the Confessor of England Dies

King Edward the Confessor of England passed away without any heirs to the throne, leading to the succession crisis that culminated in the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings later that year. The king’s death is thought to have been caused by a series of strokes.

1919 - Spartacist Uprising in Berlin

A major armed revolt led by the Spartacist League began in Berlin, Germany, during the chaotic post-World War I period. This event marked a significant moment in the struggle between revolutionary and conservative forces in Europe. The uprising lasted roughly seven days and concluded with a government victory, effectively quelling the Communist Party of Germany’s uprising.

1919 - The German Workers' Party (DAP) is Founded

The DAP was founded by Anton Drexler. Hitler quickly gained the support of its members and soon renamed the political party to the National Socialist German Workers' Party. The new name incorporated wording designed to appeal to both left-wing (socialist, workers) and right-wing (national, German) ideals.

1976 - Cambodia Formally Renamed Democratic Kampuchea

As a result of the Cambodian Civil War, the Khmer Rouge, led by the communist leader Pol Pot, officially established the constitution of Democratic Kampuchea, formally renaming the country.

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