1. Florida became a state- December 5 marks a significant day in Florida history as it is the anniversary of the day Florida officially became a state in 1845.

2. John F. Kennedy visits- On December 5, 1962, President John F. Kennedy visited Miami, Florida, to thank the city for its support during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

3. Deadly tornado- December 5, 1951, was a tragic day in Florida history as a deadly tornado struck the Tampa Bay area, killing 3 people and causing extensive damages.

4. Space launch- On December 5, 2019, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying 60 Starlink satellites to orbit.

5. Record-breaking cold- December 5, 1962, was the coldest recorded day in Florida history, with a low temperature of 2 degrees Fahrenheit (-16.7 degrees Celsius) in Tallahassee. This record still stands today.