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December 5

3 Historical Records

1901CE

Birth

Walt Disney Born

American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the Walt Disney Company. He revolutionized the animation industry and created iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, building a global entertainment empire.

1933CE

Politics

Prohibition Repealed

The 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, officially ending the nationwide prohibition of alcohol.

1945CE

Exploration

Flight 19 Disappears

Five US Navy Avenger torpedo bombers collectively known as Flight 19 vanish over the Bermuda Triangle, forming the basis of enduring aviation mysteries.

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