Famous Birthdays
- Alan Howard, English theater and film actor (Royal Shakespeare Company), born in London, England (d. 2015)
- Brian G. Marsden, British astronomer (Smithsonian's Minor Planet Center (MPC), 1978-2006), born in Cambridge, England (d. 2010)
Herb Brooks (1937-2003)
American ice hockey coach (Olympic gold Medal 1980), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
About August 5, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
