Historical Events
- 6.9 magnitude earthquake on island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000
Event of Interest
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declares "now we are a land of droughts" as 99% of New South Wales affected
- British Open Women's Golf, Royal Lyham & St. Annes: England's Georgia Hall wins her first major title by 2 shots from Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand
World Record
English swimmer Adam Peaty breaks his own world record in 57.00 as he wins his 9th European 100m breaststroke title in Glasgow, Scotland
- Vintage Junkers Ju-52 plane crashes near Flims, Switzerland, killing all 20 on board
Famous Deaths
- Charlotte Rae, American character actress (Facts of Life - "Edna"), comedian, singer and dancer, dies at 92
About August 5, 2018
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo