Historical Events
- British troops attack canal of Ypres in Boesinghe, Belgium
- The entire US National Guard is taken into national service, subject to presidential rather than state control
Famous Birthdays
- Jan Bos, Dutch resistance fighter, born in Musselkanaal, Netherlands (d. 1945)
About August 5, 1917
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
