Today in history

Februrary 5

1631
Roger Williams, defender of religious liberty and founder of Rhode Island, arrived in Boston.

1826
New Harmony Community of Equality founded in Indiana.

1985
Australian Prime Minister Robert Hawke refuses to allow the US to use bases to monitor an MX missile test.

1991
49 German troops conscientiously objected to serving in Turkey during the Gulf War. The German peace movement actively supported U.S. soldiers stationed there by helping them file for conscientious objector status.