December 5: Krampusnacht in parts of Central EuropeHenry Knox's noble train of artillery1456 The first of two major earthquakes struck the Kingdom of Naples, killing up to 70,000 people.1775 American Revolutionary War: Continental Army colonel Henry Knox arrived at Fort Ticonderoga in New York to arrange the transport of 60tons of artillery (depicted) to support the siege of Boston.1807 Napoleonic Wars: British ships began a raid on Griessie after the Dutch captain refused a British demand for surrender.1918 National Guards and Sokol volunteers protested in Zagreb, leading to an armed clash with regiments of the Home Guard and former Common Army.1958 Britain's first motorway, the Preston By-pass, opened to the public.Sigismund Rkczi (d.1608)Yjir Motora (b.1858)Priscilla Jana (b.1943)Neil Druckmann (b.1978)More anniversaries: December 4December 5December 6ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout