Famous Birthdays
- Vern Gosdin, American country singer ("Set 'Em Up Joe"), born in Woodland, Alabama (d. 2009)
- Wendell Berry, American poet, writer and farmer, born in Henry County, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Neville Quinn, South African cricket fast bowler (12 Tests, 35 wickets), dies of heart failure at 26
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights
About August 5, 1934
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo