Peter O'Connor sets long jump record at 24 11 3-4.
August 5, 1901
The Land Purchase Act
August 5, 1891
Philip Henry Sheridan, the son of Irish immigrants from Cavan, dies in Nonquit, Massachusetts.
August 5, 1888
Charles Edward Stuart lands at Borradale, Scotland
August 5, 1745
Birth of William Fortescuem, politician and sportsman
August 5, 1722
Act of Security passed by the Scottish Parliament.
August 5, 1704
William Wallace betrayed and captured by the English.
August 5, 1305