On this day — August 5

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees the country, ending her rule of 15 consecutive years and a total of almost two decades. The date is also known as 36 July.

enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning.

the perpetrator committed suicide after being wounded by police.

trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days.

The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.

in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing all 49 people on board.

Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government.

President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely.