Birthday thingy stolen from Jennifer
August 5th:
Events-
1305 - William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
1861 - American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government issues the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US $800; rescinded in 1872).
1993 - Popular trading card game Magic: the Gathering is released. First trading card game to date.
Births-
1930 - Neil Armstrong, astronaut
1946 - Loni Anderson, American actress
1964 - Adam Yauch, American musician
Deaths-
1955 - Carmen Miranda, Portuguese actress and singer (b. 1909)
1962 - Marilyn Monroe, American actress (b. 1926)
Events-
1305 - William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
1861 - American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government issues the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US $800; rescinded in 1872).
1993 - Popular trading card game Magic: the Gathering is released. First trading card game to date.
Births-
1930 - Neil Armstrong, astronaut
1946 - Loni Anderson, American actress
1964 - Adam Yauch, American musician
Deaths-
1955 - Carmen Miranda, Portuguese actress and singer (b. 1909)
1962 - Marilyn Monroe, American actress (b. 1926)