This Day in History: February 5

Abhishek Bachchan’s Birthday

Today marks the birthday of the versatile Bollywood figure, Abhishek Bachchan, born on February 5, 1976. Renowned as an actor, producer, and playback singer, Abhishek, son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, made his debut with “Refugee” and left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema with leading roles in films like ‘Dhoom.’ ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ earned him the prestigious Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.

Acquisition of YouTube

Susan Wojcicki, recognizing the potential of YouTube, suggested Google’s acquisition of the platform in 2006 for $1.65 billion. Following that acquisition, she assumed the role of CEO of YouTube on this day in 2014.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Birthday

Born on February 5, 1990, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the pace bowler from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has become synonymous with swing bowling in international cricket. Representing Team India across formats, Kumar’s skill and consistency have earned him the title of the ‘King of Swing.’ He stands as a key asset for the Indian cricket team with 121 ODIs, 87 T20 matches, and 21 Test matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Birthday

February 5, 1985, marks the birth of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. With notable leadership roles at the Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and as captain of the Portugal national team, Ronaldo’s illustrious career includes five Ballon d’Or awards and four European Golden Shoes. A unique achievement, he remains the only European player to hold both records.

Other Notable Events on February 5

In 2008, Sachin Tendulkar accomplished the milestone of scoring 16,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket, marking a historic achievement in his illustrious cricket career.
In 2022, Champatla Janga Reddy, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a former Member of Parliament (MP) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Telangana state, passed away, leaving a void in the political landscape.
The year 1783 witnessed a catastrophic earthquake in Calabria, Italy, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 30,000 lives, highlighting the devastating impact of natural disasters on communities.
In 1907, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing his invention of Bakelite, the world’s first synthetic plastic. This innovation revolutionized the materials industry.
The Constitution of Mexico was formally adopted in 1917, a significant historical event that laid the groundwork for the governance and principles of the nation, shaping Mexico’s political landscape for decades to come.