October 5: Women of Paris March to Versailles and a Wedding Day for Cats

On This Day in History October 5, 2020 Historical Events 1789  French Revolution: Women of Paris march to Versailles in the March on Versailles to confront Louis XVI about his refusal to promulgate the decrees on the abolition of feudalism, demand bread, and have the King and his court moved to Paris 1813  Battle of Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British 1864  Most of Calcutta destroyed by cyclone, approx 60,000 die 1978  Over 30 major nations ratify the Environmental Modification Convention which prohibits weather warfare that has widespread, long-lasting or severe effects More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bob Geldof 69th Birthday Chester A. Arthur (1829 - 1886) Kate Winslet 45th Birthday Ray Kroc (1902 - 1984) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Rodney Dangerfield (1921 - 2004) Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011) More Famous Deaths October 5: Wedding Day for 'Diamond Eye' Cats Two 'lucky' cats were treated to a $28,000 'wedding' by their grateful owner on this day, with 500 human guests who brought gifts worth an incredible $60,000. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand