Historical Events
- 42.4 cm rainfall in Decatur Co, Iowa (state record)
- Chicago Cardinals (NFL) beat Toronto Argonauts (CFL), 55-26 in a pre-season exhibition at CNE Stadium in Toronto
Famous Birthdays
- Pete Burns, English singer (Dead or Alive - "Spin Me Round"), born in Bebington, England (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Edgar Albert Guest, American poet and newspaperman, dies at 77
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About August 5, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Big Hunk O' Love - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
