Today in History: December 5, Nelson Mandela dies at 95
Briefly

On December 5, 2013, the world mourned the death of Nelson Mandela, the leader who successfully fought against apartheid and changed South Africa's future, passing away at 95.
The Great Smog of London in 1952 illustrated the severe public health crisis brought on by industrial pollutants, leading to significant awareness and eventual changes in environmental policies.
December 5 marks the end of Prohibition in the U.S. with Utah's ratification of the 21st Amendment, signaling a shift in American cultural and legal attitudes towards alcohol.
In 2019, with the announced impeachment processes against President Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized urgency, stating Congress had no choice but to act swiftly due to his wrongdoing.
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