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Historical events for
Monday, 5 August 2024

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  • Birth

    Guy de Maupassant

    França

    Guy de Maupassant, French writer, author of “Une Vie”, “Bel-Ami”, “O Horla”, was born.

    † 6/7/1893
  • Birth

    Neil Armstrong

    EUA

    Neil Armstrong, American astronaut, known for being the first man to set foot on the Moon in 1969, was born.

  • Birth

    Kalú

    Lisboa, Portugal

    Kalú (real name: Manuel João de Almeida) was born, drummer for the band Xutos & Pontapés, known for his solid drumming technique and his contribution to the band's characteristic sound.

  • Birth

    Colin McRae

    Escócia

    Colin McRae, Scottish rally driver, known for his career in the World Rally Championship (WRC), was born.

  • Birth

    Patrick Ewing

    Jamaica

    Patrick Ewing, American basketball player, known for his career in the NBA, was born.

  • Birth

    Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer)

    Brixton, Londres, Inglaterra

    Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer), lead singer and main songwriter of the band Skunk Anansie, was born. Skin is known for her powerful voice and stage presence.

  • Birth

    Marine Le Pen

    Birthday of Marine Le Pen, historic leader of the National Rally and leading figure in French politics.

  • History

    Revolver album release

    Reino Unido

    Known for its experimentation, it includes "Eleanor Rigby" and "Tomorrow Never Knows", released by The Beatles.

  • History

    Rosa Mota Bronze Medal

    Los Angeles, EUA

    Portuguese athlete Rosa Mota won the Bronze Medal in the marathon at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

  • History

    Collapse of the Copiapó mine

    Copiapó, Chile

    The collapse of the Copiapó mine in Chile occurred on August 5, 2010, triggering a rescue operation to save 33 trapped miners.

  • History

    Our Lady of the Snows Day

    Viana do Castelo, Portugal

    Celebration of Our Lady of the Snows Day, celebrated in Viana do Castelo.

  • History

    Oyster Day

    Global

    Celebration of Oyster Day, promoting the consumption and appreciation of oysters.

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    History

    Burkina Faso National Day

    Celebration of Burkina Faso's National Day, commemorating independence from France on August 5, 1960.

  • Sport

    Canadian Open

    Início do Canadian Open 2024 em Toronto, Canadá. Torneio disputado em piso duro (sintético).