Historical Events
- "Acquaintance" blows-up Zandvoortse synagogue
- St Louis Brown's pitcher John Whitehead no-hits Detroit Tigers, 4-0 in 6 innings (rain shortened)
Famous Birthdays
- Roman Gabriel, American College Football HOF and NFL quarterback (NC State Uni; NFL MVP & First-team All-Pro 1969; 4 x Pro Bowl; LA Rams, Philadelphia Eagles), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 2024)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Cook, American explorer, claimed to have 1st discovered North Pole, dies at 75
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About August 5, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
