births
August 5, 1918
Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded Canada's National Ballet School (died 2004)

Betty Oliphant
Nancy Elizabeth Oliphant was a co-founder of the National Ballet School of Canada.
Canada's National Ballet School
Canada's National Ballet School, also commonly known as the National Ballet School of Canada, is a classical ballet school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Along with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, it is a provider of professional ballet training in Canada. Margaret Tracey was appointed Artistic Director of the school in 2024, succeeding Mavis Staines who had previously served as Artistic Director since 1989.
August 5
August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.