On this day in Europe - 05 August
5 August 2025
On this day in 1305, Scottish knight William Wallace, one of the leaders of the First War of Scottish Independence, is captured by English forces and transported to London for trial and execution.
On this day in 1772, Russia, Prussia, and Austria sign a treaty creating the First Partition of Poland, Poland loses a third of its population and territory.
On this day in 1864, astronomer Giovanni Donati observes the first spectrum of a comet.
On this day in 1772, Russia, Prussia, and Austria sign a treaty creating the First Partition of Poland, Poland loses a third of its population and territory.
On this day in 1864, astronomer Giovanni Donati observes the first spectrum of a comet.