Historical Events
- Philadelphia Phillies create MLB record when first 8 batters get hits off Bill Bonham, beat Cubs 13-5
Contract of Interest
Stevie Wonder signs a 7-year, 7 album, with $13 million advance contract with Motown Records
Famous Birthdays
- Antony Cotton, English actor (Coronation Street), born in Bury, England
- Eicca Toppinen, Finnish cellist (Apocalyptica), born in, Vantaa, Finland
- Stéphanie Szostak, French-American Actress (Dinner for Schmucks; A Million Little Things), born in Paris, France
Famous Weddings
- Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry (25) weds Elissa Jerret
About August 5, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Barbados - Typically Tropical
