Historical Events
- Slovenia facing "biggest natural disaster in its history" according to PM Robert Golob after record rainfall and flooding affects two-thirds of the country, and kills three [1]
- Waterfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, begun when black riverboat captain attacked by white boaters reaches national attention, raising issues about racial solidarity [1]
Famous Deaths
- (Russell) "Rusty" Richards, American cowboy singer, yodeler, songwriter (Sons of the Pioneers, 1963-84), actor and film stuntman, dies at 89
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 5, 2023
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Try That In A Small Town - Jason Aldean
- #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave