On this day in Europe - 5 April
5 April 2026
On this day in 1242, Russian Prince of Novgorod Alexander Nevsky defeats the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of the Ice.
On this day in 1895, Oscar Wilde loses his criminal libel case triggered by accusations of homosexuality.
On this day in 1945, Yugoslav leader Josip Tito signs an agreement with the Soviet Union to allow a “temporary entry of Soviet troops into Yugoslav territory”.
On this day in 1895, Oscar Wilde loses his criminal libel case triggered by accusations of homosexuality.
On this day in 1945, Yugoslav leader Josip Tito signs an agreement with the Soviet Union to allow a “temporary entry of Soviet troops into Yugoslav territory”.