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.