Did you know that August 5, 1921 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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Countdown to Your 105th Birthday
-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsThis year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 104th birthday on Tuesday. How was your 104th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
Did you know that people born on August 5
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 237 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 105 years old. There have been 38114 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 12705 days, which is equivalent to 34.81 years. You spent 33.47% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday | 105 Years Old |
| 2027 | Thursday | 106 Years Old |
| 2028 | Saturday | 107 Years Old |
| 2029 | Sunday | 108 Years Old |
| 2030 | Monday | 109 Years Old |
| 2031 | Tuesday | 110 Years Old |
| 2032 | Thursday | 111 Years Old |
| 2033 | Friday | 112 Years Old |
| 2034 | Saturday | 113 Years Old |
| 2035 | Sunday | 114 Years Old |

According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on August 5

Peridot is birthstone for people born on 5
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on August 5
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1910 | Bruno Coquatrix, French songwriter and manager (d. 1979) |
| 1910 | Herminio Masantonio, Argentinian footballer (d. 1956) |
| 1911 | Robert Taylor, American actor and singer (d. 1969) |
| 1912 | Abbé Pierre, French priest and humanitarian (d. 2007) |
| 1914 | Parley Baer, American actor (d. 2002) |
| 1916 | Peter Viereck, American poet and academic (d. 2006) |
| 1918 | Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded Canada's National Ballet School (d. 2004) |
| 1918 | Tom Drake, American actor and singer (d. 1982) |
| 1919 | Rosalind Hicks, British literary guardian and the only child of author, Agatha Christie (d. 2004) |
| 1920 | George Tooker, American painter and academic (d. 2011) |
Did you know that on August 5
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Ali Haydar, Syrian army officer (b. 1932) |
| 2022 | Cherie Gil, Filipino actress (b. 1963) |
| 2022 | Dillon Quirke, Irish hurler (b. 1998) |
| 2022 | Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer (b. 1938) |
| 2022 | Judith Durham, Australian singer-songwriter (b. 1943) |
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on August 5
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely. |
| 1979 | In Afghanistan, Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government. |
| 1981 | President Ronald Reagan fires 11,359 striking air-traffic controllers who ignored his order for them to return to work. |
| 1984 | A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes on approach to Zia International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing all 49 people on board. |
| 1995 | Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. |
| 2003 | A car bomb explodes in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and injuring 150. |
| 2008 | The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo. |
| 2010 | Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa Munjan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. |
| 2010 | The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days. |
| 2012 | The Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting took place in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six victims; the perpetrator committed suicide after being wounded by police. |
In 1921, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, John is the most used. A total of 58,215 baby boys were named John in 1921. The rest were named Robert, William, James and Charles. While the popular baby girl name in 1921 was Mary. There were 73,985 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Dorothy, Helen, Margaret and Ruth. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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