Historical Events
Event of Interest
World War I: the last German air raid on England occurs, with four Zeppelin airships dropping bombs in the Midlands and North East England
Famous Birthdays
- Betty Oliphant, British-Canadian ballerina, co-founder of National Ballet School of Canada, born in London, England (d. 2004)
- Tom Drake [Alfred Sinclair Alderdice], American actor (Meet Me In St. Louis; Warlock), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1982)
About August 5, 1918
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
