Famous Birthdays
- Harold Holt, Australian politician, Prime Minister of Australia (1966-67); supported US in Vietnam, disappeared swimming, presumed drowned while PM, born in Stanmore, New South Wales (d. 1967)
1908 Highlights
About August 5, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo