1. In 1676, the Great Swamp Fight, which was one of the most bloody encounters of King Philip's War, took place near South Kingstown, Rhode Island. English forces attacked a large force of Narragansett warriors and burned their village. The battle resulted in the deaths of both English and Narragansett soldiers and civilians.

2. On June 5, 1783, the city of Providence issued the first paper currency in the United States. Known as "Providence Bills of Credit," the currency was used to pay for public expenses and to settle debts between individuals.

3. In 1833, the Rhode Island legislature passed the first law in the United States regulating child labor. The law prohibited the employment of children under the age of 12 in factories, although it was often ignored and did not provide adequate protections for working children.

4. On June 5, 1924, a series of tornados struck Rhode Island, causing significant damage and deaths. The town of Westerly was particularly hard hit, with 38 people killed and over 300 injured. The tornados caused over $500,000 in damages (equivalent to $7.5 million today).

5. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation officially opened the Washington Bridge on June 5, 1969. The bridge, which spans the Seekonk River and connects Providence and East Providence, replaced an older bridge that was deemed inadequate for modern traffic needs. The Washington Bridge remains an important transportation link for the region today.