Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers
Famous Birthdays
- Alester Maregwede, Zimbabwean cricketer
- Carl Crawford, American baseball player, born in Houston, Texas
- Cory Williams, American internet celebrity (The Mean Kitty Song), born in Merced, California
- Erik Guay, Canadian alpine skier
- Jesse Williams, American actor (Grey's Anatomy), director and activist, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Kō Shibasaki, Japanese singer and actress (47 Ronin), born in Toshima, Japan
- Rachel Scott, American murder victim (d. 1999)
- Ricky Kej, Indian composer (Winds of Samsara), born in North Carolina
About August 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
