July 5 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on July 5 (07-05) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on July 5 (8)

Cecil Rhodes (Born: 1853-07-05) — British mining magnate and politician who established Rhodesia and De Beers.
Jean Cocteau (Born: 1889-07-05) — A seminal French avant-garde artist, poet, and filmmaker of the 20th century.
Kevin O'Halloran (Died: 1976-07-05) — Australian freestyle swimmer known for his 1956 Olympic gold medal in Melbourne.
Nicéphore Niépce (Died: 1833-07-05) — Pioneer of photography, credited with developing heliography and early internal combustion concepts.
Róisín Murphy (Born: 1973-07-05) — Irish singer and songwriter known for her eclectic, boundary-pushing pop artistry.
RZA (Born: 1969-07-05) — Pioneering hip-hop producer, composer, and filmmaker, best known for leading the Wu-Tang Clan.
Sebastian Korda (Born: 2000-07-05) — Czech-American professional tennis player known for his ATP titles and career-high rankings.
Walter Gropius (Died: 1969-07-05) — Pioneering German-American architect and founder of the influential Bauhaus School.