This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
1979 - Mauritania renounces its claims on Western Sahara.
1974 - Vietnam War: The U.S. Congress places a $1 billion limit on military aid to South Vietnam.
1882 - The Standard Oil of New Jersey is established.
1305 - Sir William Wallace is executed for high treason at Smithfield in London.
