Heidrun Hartmann

German botanist (1942-2016).

Born August 5th, 1942 in Kołobrzeg.

Died July 11th, 2016 at 73 years old in Hamburg.

Sverre Sørsdal

Boxer (1900-1996).

Born August 5th, 1900 in Hamar municipality. ^[ref]

Died March 21st, 1996 at 95 years old in Gjøvik. ^[ref]

Adolf Šimperský

Czech footballer (1909-1964).

Born August 5th, 1909 in Březnice.

Died February 15th, 1964 at 54 years old in Czechoslovakia.

Jean Laudet

French canoe racer.

Born August 5th, 1930 in Nevers.

Died December 20th, 2025 at 95 years old in Nevers. ^[ref]

Marco Gerini

Italian water polo player.

Born August 5th, 1971 (age 54 years) in Rome.

Antoni Zajkowski

Polish judoka.

Born August 5th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Maleczewo.

Oreste Moricca

Fencer (1891-1984).

Born August 5th, 1891 in Filandari.

Died June 21st, 1984 at 92 years old in Bra.

Daiki Tamori

Japanese association football player.

Born August 5th, 1983 (age 42 years) in Shōbara.

Laura Chiesa

Italian fencer.

Born August 5th, 1971 (age 54 years) in Turin.

Hans Schnitger

Field hockey player from the netherlands.

Born August 5th, 1915 in Enschede.

Died March 2nd, 2013 at 97 years old in Delden.