The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days. Date: August 5, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting took place in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six victims; the perpetrator committed suicide after being wounded by police. Date: August 5, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Environmental Protection Agency at Gold King Mine waste water spill releases three million gallons of heavy metal toxin tailings and waste water into the Animas River in Colorado. Date: August 5, 2015 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 2015 📅 On This Day…
The revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (state) occurred and the state was bifurcated into two union territories (Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) and Ladakh). Date: August 5, 2019 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 2019 📅 On This Day (Today)
Australia's second most populous state Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown, enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning. Date: August 5, 2021 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 2021 📅 On This Day (Today)
Following the non-cooperation movement against the government of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees the country, ending her rule of 15 consecutive years and a total of almost two decades. The date is also known as 36 July. Date: August 5, 2024 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August…
World War I: In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the British Empire declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality. Date: August 4, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War I: The German 12th Army occupies Warsaw during the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the Great Retreat of 1915. Date: August 4, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today)
Bolshevik–Makhnovist conflict: Mikhail Frunze declares victory over the Makhnovshchina. Date: August 4, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1921 📅 On This Day (Today)
Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Soviet Union are established. Date: August 4, 1924 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1924 📅 On This Day (Today)