Historical Events
- 1st electric traffic light installed in the USA on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio
Battle of Liège
Battle of Liège: first battle of WWI, massive German assault on forts around Belgium city of Liège led by Erich Ludendorff
- Cuba, Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina proclaim neutrality in WW I
- Dutch Cort Van de Linden government issues silver bonds as money
- Montenegro declares war against Austria-Hungary in World War I
- US and Nicaragua sign treaty granting canal rights to US
- Westerschelde leaves due to German invasion in Belgium
War Secretary Lord Kitchener
WWI: Field Marshal Lord Kitchener appointed Secretary of War after British declaration of war on Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Anita Colby, American model, author and actress (Mary of Scotland, Cover Girl, Pepsi Cola Playhouse), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1992)
- David Brian, American actor (Accused of Murder, Dawn at Sorocco), born in New York City (d. 1993)
- Parley Baer, American radio, film and television character actor (Gunsmoke; The Andy Griffith Show - "Mayor Stoner"), born in Salt Lake City Utah (d. 2002)
- Stjepan Sulek, Croatian violinist and composer (Coriolan), born in Zagreb, Croatia (d. 1986)
About August 5, 1914
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
