Historical Events
- Detroit Tigers shortstop Ed Brinkman commits an error, ending record streak of 72 games & 331 total chances without a misplay
- Moody Blues re-issue their 1967 single "Nights in White Satin", and it reaches #2 on US charts, higher than the initial release
Famous Birthdays
- Aaqib Javed, Pakistani cricketer and pace bowler (1989-98), born in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
- Christian Olde Wolbers, Belgian musician (Fear Factory)
- Darryl Yung, Canadian badminton player (Olympics 1996), born in Victoria, British Columbia
- Ikuto Hidaka, Japanese professional wrestler
- John Wasdin, American baseball pitcher, 1997-2009 (Oakland A's, Boston Red Sox, 5 other MLB and 2 Japanese teams), born in Ft Belvoir, Virginia
Famous Weddings
Patty Duke & John Astin
American "The Addams Family" actor John Astin (42) weds American actress Patty Duke (25); divorce 1985
Famous Deaths
- Frederic Tozere, American stage and screen actor (Stanley - "Mr. Phillips"), dies at 71
- Harry Hylton-Foster, Speaker of the British House of Commons (b. 1905)
About August 5, 1972
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
