September 5 - What happened today?

Home What happened today in history? Blamepro's Almanac for September 5
In the headlines today:

2000	Tuvalu is admitted to the United Nations.
1999	Candid Camera star Allen Funt dies in Pebble Beach, California, at age 84.
1997	Humanitarian Mother Teresa dies of a heart attack in Calcutta, India, at age 87.
1995	France sets off an underground nuclear device in the South Pacific, ending a three-year moratorium on such tests.
1986	Merv Griffin makes his final appearance as host of his own TV talk show.
1975	An attempt on the life of US President Gerald Ford is made by Charles Manson disciple Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme in Sacramento, California. (photo credit: NARA)
1972	The Olympic Games in Munich, Germany are marred by tragedy when PLO terrorists hold the Israeli delegation hostage; 11 Israelis are killed during the ordeal.
1939	The US proclaims its neutrality in WWII -- a position that would last until December 7, 1941.
1901	The first US professional baseball league is established, in Chicago.
1882	10,000 workers participate in the first US Labor Day parade, held in New York City.
1774	The first Continental Congress, of the future United States, convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.