June 5 World Environment Day Jerusalem Day
Antonio Luna
1897 – The Ancient Temples and Shrines Preservation Law was passed, instituting the protection of structures and artifacts in Japan designated National Treasures 1899 – Antonio Luna (pictured) , Commanding General of the Philippine Army , was assassinated in the midst of the Philippine–American War .1997 – Anticipating a coup attempt, President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo ordered the detention of his rival Denis Sassou Nguesso , initiating a second civil war 2004 – Noël Mamère , the mayor of Bègles , conducted a marriage ceremony for two men, even though same-sex marriage in France 2009 – After almost two months of civil disobedience National Police and indigenous people in Bagua Province , Peru. 
