births
August 5, 1935
Roy Benavidez, American soldier, Medal of Honor Winner (died 1998)
Roy Benavidez
Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez was a United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a member of the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
August 5
August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.