Today is Sunday, May 5, 2024. It’s the 126th day of the year, and we’re on week 18.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1989
Chris Brown
Chris Brown is an American singer born on May 5, 1989, in Virginia, USA. He is 35 years old today.
1988
Adele
Adele is an English songwriter born on May 5, 1988, in England, UK. She is 36 years old today.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
1927
A light here required a shadow there.
Virginia Woolf
English Writer
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
National Nail Day
National Nail Day was founded by a UK company called Elegant Touch, which believes that everyone should be able to have beautiful nails without spending too much time or money. So celebrate today by posting a “nailfie,” along with the hashtag #NailDay!
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Manatees can get frostbite in water below 68°F (20°C). Their fat is not designed to insulate them from the cold.
Fast Facts About Today
| Day of week | Sunday |
| Week number | Week 18 |
| Day of year | Day 126 of 2024 |
| Decade | 2020s |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |
