Historical Events
- 5th Athletics World Championships open at Gothenburg, Sweden
Event of Interest
The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated as the day of victory (Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day) in Croatia.
Famous Weddings
Steve Carell
Comedian Steve Carell marries fellow comedian Nancy Walls
Famous Deaths
- Agha Hasan Abedi, Pakistani banker and felon (BCCI), dies at 73
- Anthony Barber Doncaster, English bookseller, dies at 81
About August 5, 1995
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Waterfalls - TLC
#1 Song: Never Forget - Take That
