Some days in history have a weight that lingers in politics, science, and social history. March 5 stitches together pieces of a famous Cold War speech, advances in humanity’s understanding of the world, and events that generated conversation in society. Here are five events in history that happened on March 5.

Boston Massacre takes place (1770)

On March 5, 1770, the tensions between British soldiers and American colonists in Boston came to a boiling point in an event known as the Boston Massacre. In the event, five American civilians died. The event increased tensions between American colonists and Great Britain, contributing to American Independence.

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Winston Churchill delivers the 'Iron Curtain' speech (1946)

On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill gave his famous speech in Fulton, Missouri, in which he spoke of an Iron Curtain that was dividing Western nations and Russia. His speech was a precursor to the Cold War.

Hula Hoop introduced in the United States (1958)

Wham-O launched their famous Hula Hoop in American stores on March 5, 1958. The plastic hoop was an instant success in American society and sold millions in a few months.

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Voyager 1 makes a major planetary observation (1979)

NASA’s Voyager 1 flew by Jupiter for its closest reading on March 5, 1979. It took high-definition pictures of the gas giant and its moons. This mission gave a new perspective on Jupiter’s atmosphere and the volcanic activity on Io.

Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez dies (2013)

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez died on March 5, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He had been guiding Venezuela since 1999 and was a major player in Latin American politics during his tenure.