What Happened on August 5, 2017

Historical Events

Sports History

Jamaican sprint super-star Usain Bolt finishes 3rd behind Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman in his final individual race, the 100m at IAAF World Championships in London

Super Rugby Final, Ellis Park: Canterbury Crusaders (NZ) travel to Johannesburg and beat Lions, 25-17 for their 8th SR title
UN Security Council votes to impose sanctions on North Korea for its continued missile program

Events in 2017

Famous Deaths

Doug Insole, English cricketer (England batsman of the 50's, nine Tests), dies at 91
Mark White, American politician, lawyer, and 43rd Governor of Texas (1983-7), dies at 77

Died in 2017 2017 Highlights