National Day
National Work Like A Dog Day (USA)
This day encourages people to work hard and give their best effort, much like a dedicated working dog.
National Underwear Day (USA)
Celebrated annually, this day promotes body positivity and the appreciation of all styles of underwear.
National Oyster Day (USA)
A day for seafood lovers to enjoy and celebrate the various ways to prepare and eat oysters.
Playday (UK)
Held on the first Wednesday in August, this day highlights the importance of play in children's lives.
International Traffic Light Day (International)
This day commemorates the installation of the first electric traffic light in 1914, emphasizing road safety.
Birthdays
Olivia Holt (29)
American actress and singer-songwriter known for her roles in Disney Channel shows. — She began her career in Disney Channel's 'Kickin' It' and has since released several singles. Olivia is also a talented martial artist, having trained in kung fu.
Yungblud (29)
English musician and actor known for his energetic music and distinct style. — Yungblud is known for addressing social issues in his songs, particularly around mental health. He often collaborates with other artists across various genres.
Federica Pellegrini (38)
Italian swimmer celebrated for her incredible achievements in the Olympics and World Championships. — She holds the record for being the first woman to swim 200 meters freestyle in under 1 minute and 54 seconds. Federica has also been a prominent figure in advocating for women's sports.
Patrick Ewing (64)
Jamaican-American basketball player and coach, renowned for his Hall of Fame NBA career. — Ewing is a legendary figure for the New York Knicks and his jersey number 33 was retired by the team. He later served as the head coach for Georgetown University's men's basketball team.
Lolo Jones (44)
American hurdler and bobsledder known for her athletic achievements in track and field. — Lolo gained fame for her performances in the Olympics and has also appeared on reality TV shows. She is an advocate for athletes and regularly shares her experiences of overcoming obstacles.
On This Day
🎵 Music
On August 5, 1966, The Beatles released their groundbreaking album 'Revolver' in the UK, featuring classics like 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Yellow Submarine.' This album marked a significant evolution in their musical style and is often hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time.
🎵 Music
On August 5, 1984, Prince's 'Purple Rain' album began a 24-week run at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album, which served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, solidified Prince's status as a music icon.
🎵 Music
On August 5, 1995, the Grateful Dead performed their final concert with Jerry Garcia at Chicago's Soldier Field. This marked the end of an era for the legendary band, as Garcia passed away just days later on August 9.
🌟 Pop Culture
On August 5, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home, leading to widespread mourning and speculation. Her death at the age of 36 marked the loss of one of Hollywood's most iconic figures.
🌟 Pop Culture
On August 5, 2011, NASA's Juno spacecraft was launched on a mission to study Jupiter, aiming to understand the planet's origin and evolution. Juno successfully entered Jupiter's orbit in 2016, providing valuable data about the gas giant.
Movies
Super Troopers 3 — 🎬 Cinema
The beloved Vermont state troopers return in this third installment, where Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar) attempts to disrupt Farva's (Kevin Heffernan) wedding to his sister, all while the team tackles a new drug ring in town. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, the film reunites the original cast for another round of comedic chaos. As we approach Friday, fans can look forward to this long-awaited sequel hitting theaters.
Released: August 07, 2026
Ice Cream Man — 🎬 Cinema
Horror maestro Eli Roth presents a chilling tale of a suburban town thrown into turmoil when an ice cream man’s frozen treats have deadly effects on children. Starring Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, and Karen Cliche, this thriller promises to deliver spine-tingling scares. With its release this Friday, horror enthusiasts have a new reason to visit the theaters.
Released: August 07, 2026
Ted Lasso Season 4 — 📡 TV
The heartwarming and humorous journey of Ted Lasso continues as the American coach leads AFC Richmond through new challenges in the Premier League. Jason Sudeikis reprises his Emmy-winning role, joined by the beloved ensemble cast. Premiering today on Apple TV+, fans can dive into the latest season midweek.
Released: August 05, 2026
Concerts
Ariana Grande — 🎤 United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Ariana Grande is performing at the United Center in Chicago.
Tonight: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
This week: August 05 at United Center, Chicago, Illinois · August 06 at United Center, Chicago, Illinois · August 07 at Strummer's, Fresno, California
Tonight: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
This week: August 05 at United Center, Chicago, Illinois · August 06 at United Center, Chicago, Illinois · August 07 at Strummer's, Fresno, California
The Weeknd — 🎤 PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
The Weeknd is set to take the stage at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw.
This week: August 05 at PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
This week: August 05 at PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Harry Styles — 🎤 Estadio GNP Seguros, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Harry Styles will be performing at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.
This week: August 07 at Estadio GNP Seguros, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
This week: August 07 at Estadio GNP Seguros, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Ed Sheeran — 🎤 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Ed Sheeran is performing at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
This week: August 08 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
This week: August 08 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Events
Official Star Trek Convention — 📌 Event — Las Vegas, Nevada
The Official Star Trek Convention is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is run by Creation Entertainment.
Dates: August 5-9, 2026
Dates: August 5-9, 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta — 🎪 Festival — Bristol, England
Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held from 7 – 9 August 2026 at Bristol’s Ashton Court Estate, is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. The mass ascents at dawn and teatime are a sight to behold, with more than 100 balloons taking off, and after-dark firework shows to follow. Up, up and away!
Dates: August 7-9, 2026
Dates: August 7-9, 2026
Edinburgh Festival Fringe — 🎪 Festival — Edinburgh, Scotland
The world’s largest arts festival transforms Scotland’s capital every August, as thousands of performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows of all kinds and for every taste. The work on show ranges from huge names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers. Audiences can enjoy theatre, comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, children’s shows, physical theatre, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions and events.
Dates: August 7-31, 2026
Dates: August 7-31, 2026
Piping Live! — 🎪 Festival — Glasgow, Scotland
Bagpipes are the soundtrack to your Scottish summer at Piping Live!, the pitch-perfect celebration of piping culture. Held in and around Glasgow’s National Piping Centre, the festival showcases piping talent from Scotland and around the world in competitions, performances and workshops. The National Piping Centre has its own four-star hotel, The Pipers’ Tryst, if you want the musical theme to continue to your accommodation.
Dates: August 9-14, 2026
Dates: August 9-14, 2026
Bloodstock Open Air — 🎪 Festival — Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire
Bloodstock Festival will take place on 6-9 August 2026. To coincide with the festival's twenty-fifth anniversary, 25 bands were announced at 2025's festival after Lacuna Coil's set, including all four of the Sophie Lancaster stage headliners and three Ronnie James Dio stage headliners. It was later announced that the Ronnie James Dio stage will open on the Thursday evening, with Saxon set to headline on that day.
Dates: August 6-9, 2026
Dates: August 6-9, 2026
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