August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th if leap year). It 148 days before the end of the year.
Celebrations
There is no celebration for this day!
Events
Signature of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
(August, 5 1963)Shortly after the Cuban missile crisis, the major nuclear powers decide to ban the testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere. The signing took place in Moscow.
Sayings
There is no saying for this day!
Astrology
Sign of the Zodiac: 15th day of the astrological sign of Leo.
Last events added
- Discovery of two new natural satellites for Saturn - August, 16 2004
- Nagasaki atomic bombings - August, 9 1945
- Madagascar becomes a French colony - August, 6 1896
- Atomic bombing of Hiroshima - August, 6 1945
- Explosions at the Port of Beirut - August, 4 2020