Template:Selected anniversaries/December 5
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1872: The crewless American ship Mary Celeste is found by the Canadian brig Dei Gratia. The ship had been abandoned for nine days but was only slightly damaged.
1871: new class of crimes against mathematical constants exploits uncertainty about the fate of Mary Celeste.
1960: Tony Hoare invents quicksort routine which reduces the effects of crimes against mathematical constants.
Color commentators announce formation of Color Commentator's Union.
2003: George Plimpton embeds himself within Color Commentator's Union as participatory journalist.