Born on This Day
Animator and producer who created iconic Disney characters and revolutionized film with "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty."
Author known for her sharp, introspective exploration of American culture in works like "Slouching Towards Bethlehem."
Musician known for his groundbreaking stage persona and early rock n' roll hits "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally."
Christopher Columbus lands on and names the island of Hispaniola. Convinced he has reached the Indies and found the gold-rich biblical land of Ophir, he has in fact done neither.
Timeline
Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on December 5th
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.