Historical Events
Sports History
American Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day (52) announces his retirement from the saddle; $298m in career purses
Event of Interest
Prime Minister Paul Martin announces that Michaëlle Jean will be Canada's 27th and first black Governor General
Famous Deaths
- Anatoly Larkin, Russian American physicist, dies at 72
- Little Milton [James Milton Campbell], American blues singer and guitarist ("Grits Ain't Groceries"), dies at 70
- Nick Perito, American pianist, accordion player, arranger and orchestra leader (Perry Como; Muzak; The Don Knotts Show), dies of pulmonary fibrosis at 81
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About August 4, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: You're Beautiful - James Blunt
