5th August: Today In History

Today is Friday, August 5th, the 218, day of 2016. There are 148 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events: 
1305   William Wallace, a Scottish patriot, is captured by the English 
1583   The first English colony in North America is established by Sir Humphrey Gilbert. 
1914   The first electric traffic light is installed In Cleveland, Ohio. 
1962   Movie star Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her Los Angeles home. 
1999   Mark McGwire hits his 500th home run.

Birthdays: 
1906   John Huston (Movie director) 
1930   Neil Armstrong (Astronaut and first man on the moon) 
1946   Loni Anderson (Actress) 
1956   Maureen McCormick (Actress) 
1962   Patrick Ewing (Basketball Player) 
1966   Jonathan Silverman (Actor) 
1981   Carl Crawford (Baseball player)

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