Historical Events
- 120°F (49°C), Gannvalley, South Dakota (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- James Mirrlees, Scottish economist (Nobel 1996), born in Minnigaff, Scotland
- Shirley Knight, American actress (Endless Love, Desperate Housewives), born in Goessel, Kansas (d. 2020)
- Tommy LiPuma, American Grammy Award-winning jazz record producer (George Benson; Natalie Cole; Diana Krall), and record label executive (A&M, Verve, GRP), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2017)
About July 5, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
