Neil Armstrong

American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012).

Born August 5th, 1930 in Wapakoneta. ^[ref]

Died August 25th, 2012 at 82 years old in Cincinnati (coronary artery bypass surgery). ^[ref]

James Gunn

American writer, actor and filmmaker.

Born August 5th, 1966 (age 59 years) in St. Louis.

Kajol

Indian film actress.

Born August 5th, 1974 (age 51 years) in Mumbai.

Mark Strong

British actor.

Born August 5th, 1963 (age 62 years) in London.

Anthony Edwards

American basketball player.

Born August 5th, 2001 (age 24 years) in Atlanta.

Genelia D'Souza

Indian actress.

Born August 5th, 1987 (age 38 years) in Mumbai.

Loni Anderson

American actress (1945–2025).

Born August 5th, 1945 in Saint Paul.

Died August 3rd, 2025 at 79 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Marine Le Pen

French politician (born 1968).

Born August 5th, 1968 (age 57 years) in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

Joseph Merrick

Man with severe deformities known as the elephant man.

Born August 5th, 1862 in Leicester.

Died April 11th, 1890 at 27 years old in Whitechapel.

Maureen McCormick

American actress, singer.

Born August 5th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Encino.