Historical Events
Event of Interest
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the cornerstone for a new Hindu temple at Ayodhya Ram to replace a previous Muslim mosque
Famous Deaths
- Aritana Yawalapiti, Brazilian indigenous cacique (leader) of Yawalapiti people, who sought to preserve the Amazon, dies of COVID-19 at 71
- Eric Bentley, British-American critic and writer (In Search of Theater), dies at 103
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About August 5, 2020
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cardigan - Taylor Swift
#1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek
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