August 5 in History
August 5 is the birthday of Hudson Meek (2008) and the anniversary of the death of Col Joye (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for August 5, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Tullia, Roman daughter of Cicero was born in 79 BC, while Xiao Ji, prince of the Liang dynasty died in 553.
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Famous people born on August 5
Famous people who died on August 5
2022
Judith Durham (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian singer, songwriter and musician (1943–2022)
2022
Ali Haydar (Syrian army officer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Syrian military officer (1932–2022)
2012
Erwin Axer (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Polish theatre director, writer and university professor
What happened on August 5
- 2024
Following the non-cooperation movement against the government of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees the country, ending her rule of 15 consecutive years and a total of almost two decades. The date is also known as 36 July.
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Australia's second most populous state Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown, enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
The revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (state) occurred and the state was bifurcated into two union territories (Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) and Ladakh).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency at Gold King Mine waste water spill releases three million gallons of heavy metal toxin tailings and waste water into the Animas River in Colorado.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting took place in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six victims; the perpetrator committed suicide after being wounded by police.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days.
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Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa Munjan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
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The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
A car bomb explodes in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and injuring 150.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes on approach to Zia International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing all 49 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
President Ronald Reagan fires 11,359 striking air-traffic controllers who ignored his order for them to return to work.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
In Afghanistan, Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely.
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Mars 6 is launched from the USSR.
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Editor's picks
Born on August 5
- 79 BC — Tullia, Roman daughter of Cicero (died 45 BC)
- 1262 — Ladislaus IV of Hungary (died 1290)
- 1301 — Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, English politician, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (died 1330)
Died on August 5
- 553 — Xiao Ji, prince of the Liang dynasty (born 508)
- 642 — Eowa, king of Mercia
- 642 — Oswald, king of Northumbria
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for August 5
Quick answers
Who was born on August 5? Hudson Meek (2008), Gavi (footballer) (2004), Toni Shaw (2003).
Who died on August 5? Col Joye (2025), Judith Durham (2022), Cherie Gil (2022).
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