On March 5th:

 1770  The Boston Massacre Occurs 

On this day, tensions between American colonists and British soldiers reached a boiling point in Boston, Massachusetts. A confrontation between a mob and British troops led to the firing of shots by the soldiers, resulting in the deaths of five colonists. The event further fueled anti-British sentiment and contributed to the escalation of hostilities that eventually led to the American Revolutionary War.

 1953  Joseph Stalin’s Death 

Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th century, passed away on March 5th, 1953. His death marked the end of an era characterized by authoritarian rule and widespread political repression in the Soviet Union. Stalin’s demise had significant implications for both domestic and international affairs, reshaping the course of Soviet history and global geopolitics.

1979  Voyager 1 Encounters Jupiter

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter, capturing stunning images and data that revolutionized our understanding of the largest planet in our solar system.