Historical Events
- 160 people are killed by flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan
Sports History
MLB bans New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez for 211 games as a result of the Biogenesis Laboratories scandal
- Rain intervenes to end the 3rd cricket Test between Australia and England at Old Trafford; England retains the Ashes after winning the first 2 Tests
Event of Interest
Samantha Power becomes the 28th United States Ambassador to the United Nations
- The world's first bovine stem cell lab-grown burger is eaten in London
Famous Deaths
- George Duke, American Grammy Award-winning jazz and funk keyboard player, and composer, dies from chronic lymphocytic leukemia at 67
About August 5, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Wake Me Up - Avicii
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