May 5 in history: Mexico defeats France, first American in space and more
| Updated: May 05, 2020, 08:54 AM IST
From the battle between Mexico and France to the first American in space, we've got it all covered.
Let's dive in today's history!
1862
Outnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla.
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1945
WWII: Japanese balloon bomb explodes on Oregon, killing 6.
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1955
West Germany becomes a sovereign state as Allies end military occupation.
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1961
Alan Shepard becomes first American in space.
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1980
SAS commandos rescue hostages from Iran embassy in London.