On September 5, 1972, Palestinian militants attacked the Israeli Olympic delegation in Munich, killing two and taking nine hostages. In the ensuing 24 hours, all hostages and several attackers were killed.
The first Continental Congress began on September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia, marking a significant step toward American independence, unifying the colonies in their resistance to British oppression.
Peace negotiations after the Russo-Japanese War culminated in the Treaty of Portsmouth on September 5, 1905, wherein President Theodore Roosevelt brokered the deal, earning a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
On this date in 1957, Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' was published, symbolizing the Beat Generation and influencing a countercultural movement in 20th century American literature.
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