On February 5, 1917 - The current constitution of Mexico is adopted, establishing a federal republic with powers separated into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
On February 5, 1917 The US Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1917 over President Woodrow Wilson's veto. Also known as the Asiatic Barred Zone Act, it forbade immigration from nearly all of south and southeast Asia.
On February 5, 1962 - French President Charles De Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence.
On February 5, 1971 - Astronauts land on the moon in the Apollo 14 mission.
On February 5, 1972 - Bob Douglas becomes the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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