Monday, August 5, 2024: Daily Almanac
Today's Highlights
- Cities are generally warmer than rural areas due to the urban heat island effect.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit in New York City today.
- Today is the 217th day of the year.
Historical Events
- In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Philadelphia.
- In 1884, the cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty was laid.
- In 1969, President Richard Nixon admitted to ordering the Watergate break-in.
Today's Almanac
Today is Monday, August 5, 2024. It is the 217th day of the year. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:20 PM. The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase. The following events are scheduled for today:
- Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam and floor exercise finals at the Olympics.
- The Writers Almanac will discuss the history of the Statue of Liberty.
- The Christian History Almanac will talk about the role of women in the early church.
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