1. 1968: Anti-war Protests Erupt in D.C. - On October 5, 1968, anti-war protesters marched on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to protest the Vietnam War. It was one of the largest anti-war protests in U.S. history, with an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 demonstrators.

2. 1943: Race Riots Break Out in D.C. - On October 5, 1943, race riots broke out in Washington, D.C. after a white police officer shot and killed a black man. The riots lasted for three days and left six people dead, including four African Americans.

3. 1986: Statue of Liberty Replica Unveiled at Union Station - On October 5, 1986, a replica of the Statue of Liberty was unveiled at Union Station in Washington, D.C. The statue, a gift from the French government, was given to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original statue’s dedication.

4. 2006: Capitol Hill Shooting - On October 5, 2006, a lone gunman entered the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. and opened fire, injuring two police officers before being shot and killed by police.

5. 2013: Government Shutdown - On October 5, 2013, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass a budget resolution. The shutdown lasted for 16 days, affecting millions of government employees and costing the U.S. economy an estimated $24 billion.