What Happened on this Date in history – September 5th
1774 — First Continental Congress convenes
1877 – Oglala Sioux leader, Crazy Horse is killed resisting confinement to the Guard House at Fort Robinson, Nebraska
1958 – Dr. Zhivago first published in U.S.
1969 – Lt. Calley charged for My Lai Massacre
1970 – US launces last major offensive of the Vietnam war.
1972 – Israeli athletes attacked at the Munich Olympics by terrorists.
1975 – Gerald Ford was unhurt in the first of two assassination attempts on his life in 17 days.
2006 – Katie Couric is first solo female anchor on a weekday network evening news broadcast.