August 5th: What is special about this date?
August 5th marks the 217th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 218th in case of leap years). There are 148 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on August 5th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to August 5th and what happened on August 5th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th.
Table of contents
- August 5th: what famous birthdays are on this date?
- August 5th: who died on this date?
- August 5th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?
- August 5th: what happened on this date in history?
- What day of the year is August 5th?
- August 5th: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
August 5th: what famous birthdays are on this date?
On August 5th there are the following famous birthdays:
- Genelia D'Souza (1987)
Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
- DeRay Davis (1968)
DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
- Loni Anderson (1945)
American actress.
- John Huston (1906)
American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
- Maureen McCormick (1956)
Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
- Jesse Williams (1981)
Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
- John Saxon (1935)
American actor.
- Mark Strong (1963)
Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
- Kara Tointon (1983)
British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
- Jonathan Silverman (1966)
American producer and actor.
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August 5th: who died on this date?
On August 5th the following celebrities died:
- Marilyn Monroe (1962)
American actress, singer, model and actress.
- Richard Burton (1984)
Brilliant and famous welsh actor.
- Alec Guinness (2000)
British actor, born in the 1930s.
- Carmen Miranda (1955)
Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
- Judy Canova (1983)
American actress and comedian (b. 1913).
- Queenie Smith (1978)
Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
- Charles Carson (1977)
Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
August 5th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?
On August 5th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.
August 5th: what is special about the Leo sign?
The Leo sign encompasses people born between July 23rd and August 22nd.
You can discover Leo's personality traits and attitude and Leo's most and least compatible signs.
If you're a Leo born in August discover why August born are so special.
August 5th: what happened on this date in history?
Here's what happened on August 5th in history:
- Aug 5, 1917: British troops attack canal of Ypres in Boesinghe Belgium
- Aug 5, 1921: Treaty of Berlin: US and Germany sign separate peace treaty
- Aug 5, 1936: At Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens wins his third Olympic medal.
- Aug 5, 1947: Netherlands ceases political action in Indonesia, due to UN pressure
- Aug 5, 1962: 1st quasar located by radio
- Aug 5, 1976: The Great Clock of Westminster (or Big Ben) suffers internal damage and stops running for over nine months.
- Aug 5, 1982: Stephabue Hix, of Alabama, 18, crowned Miss National Teen-Ager
- Aug 5, 1984: Alice Miller wins West Virginia LPGA Golf Classic
- Aug 5, 1997: Korean Air 747 with 331 aboard crashes in Guam, 29 survive
- Aug 5, 2013: War in Afghanistan (2001 to present):: At least four people are killed when a bomb explodes in a Kandahar market.
- Aug 5, 2015: 2015 Pacific Typhoon Season: Typhoon Soudelor, (Hanna), strengthens to become the strongest storm of 2015. It is expected to be comparable to a Category 3 hurricane when it hits Taiwan.
- Aug 5, 2018: Three Czech soldiers are killed by a Taliban suicide bomber in Afghanistan during the War in Afghanistan (2001 to present). The bombing also leaves two U.S. soldiers and two Afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
What day of the year is August 5th?
August 5th marks the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 218th in case of leap years).
There are 148 days remaining until the end of the year.
August 5th is the 5th day of the month of August.
What day of the week is August 5th, 2024?
On August 5th, 2024 the day of the week is Monday.
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