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Historical events & facts — April 5
What happened on April 5?
On April 5, 1722, Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen arrived at a remote Pacific island on Easter Sunday, naming it Easter Island. The island, inhabited by the Rapa Nui people, contains the mysterious moai — megalithic statues up to 21 metres tall and weighing 80 tonnes — whose function and construction method remain subjects of scientific debate. The island was ceded to Chile in 1888.
On April 5, 1994, guitarist and singer Kurt Cobain, leader of Nirvana, was found dead at his home in Seattle at age 27. Cobain had shot himself three days earlier. His death symbolised the end of the grunge era and the spirit of Generation X. Nirvana had revolutionised rock with albums like Nevermind (1991) and In Utero (1993), and was the last great mass rock movement.
On April 5, 1955, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill submitted his resignation at age 80, ending his second term as UK premier (1951-1955). Churchill, who had already been Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945, became the symbol of British resistance during World War II. He died on January 24, 1965 and was the last private citizen to receive a state funeral.
Notable birthdays — April 5
Famous people born on April 5
Duchess Therese of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Duchess Therese Mathilde Amalie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a member of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and a Duchess of Mecklenburg. Through her marriage to Karl Alexander, 5th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, Therese was also a member of the House of Thurn and Taxis.
Roman Steinberg
Roman Steinberg, was an Estonian Greco-Roman wrestling bronze medal winner in middleweight class at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Steinberg was also three times Estonian wrestling champion 1921–1923, coached by Robert Oksa. He died after contracting tuberculosis, age 39, and was buried at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn.
Alfonso Thiele
Alfonso Thiele was an Italian and American racing driver. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 4 September 1960. He scored no championship points. Most of his career was spent in sports car racing.
Frank Schepke
Frank Schepke was a German rower who competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Douangchay Phichit
Lieutenant general Douangchay Phichit was a Laotian politician from Attapeu and a Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense.
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