Famous Birthdays
- Robert Taylor, American actor (Waterloo Bridge, Quo Vadis, Death Valley Days), born in Filley, Nebraska (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Bob Caruthers, American baseball pitcher/outfielder (American Association wins & ERA leader 1885, wins leader 1880; St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Bridegrooms), dies at 47
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights
About August 5, 1911
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
