Historical Events
Event of Interest
World War I: the last German air raid on England occurs, with four Zeppelin airships dropping bombs in the Midlands and North East England
Ferdinand von Zeppelin
Famous Birthdays
- Betty Oliphant, Canadian ballerina (d. 2004)
- Tom Drake [Alfred Sinclair Alderdice], American actor (Meet Me in St. Louis, Warlock), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1982)
1918 Highlights
About August 5, 1918
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
