April 5 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on April 5?

From 1895 to 1895, April 5 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on April 5

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Oscar Wilde Arrested

Playwright Oscar Wilde was arrested on charges of gross indecency after losing a libel case against the Marquess of Queensberry. He was later convicted and sentenced to two years of hard labour.