ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTBUSINESSLIFESTYLESCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY On This Day In History [May 5th] By Tehsuan Glover - May 5, 2015 3020 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp In 1260 Kublai Khan became ruler of the Mongol Empire. In 1861 Mexican troops fought of a French invasion defending the country’s sovereignty. In 1891 Carnegie Hall opened in New York with guest conductor Tchaikovsky. In 1921 designer Coco Chanel released Chanel No 5. On May 5, 1961 Alan Shepard became the first American to travel into space. Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInTumblrPinterestRedditWhatsAppEmailPrint Related RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Joey Diaz Brings His Unhinged Comedy to NJPAC This Summer for One Night Only Newark Recognized as 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for Bridging the Digital Divide Catch Comedy Sensation Mojo Brookzz Live at NJPAC for an Evening Full of Laughter and Energy