Historical Events
- The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, British colonial Governor of Maryland (d. 1675)
About August 8, 1605
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 418 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
