1. On April 5, 1862, the Civil War Battle of Yorktown began in Virginia, which had significant consequences for Mississippi. The Union victory in Yorktown led to the capture of New Orleans just 12 days later, cutting off a major Confederate supply line from the Mississippi River.

2. In 1933, Mississippi became the first state to ratify the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition and allowed for the legal sale and consumption of alcohol. This move helped boost the state economy and led to the creation of many new jobs.

3. On April 5, 1960, a Freedom Rider bus was attacked and burned in McComb, Mississippi. The Freedom Riders were part of a civil rights movement that sought to end segregation on interstate travel. The attack drew national attention to the issue of civil rights and helped spur greater activism in the movement.

4. In 1994, the Mississippi State Senate passed the first-ever bill in the U.S. to ban smoking in all public places, including restaurants, bars, and workplaces. This move helped improve public health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.

5. On April 5, 2012, a tornado outbreak ravaged Mississippi, causing widespread destruction and leaving many people homeless. The tornadoes were part of a larger outbreak that affected several southern states and killed over 40 people. The event underscored the importance of emergency preparedness and the need for disaster relief efforts.