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August 05

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August 5, 1305

William Wallace Betrayed and Captured by the English.

August 5, 1388

James, Earl Douglas, Died Out of Sight of His Army, in a Bush, at Battle of Otterburn

August 5, 1695

The Scottish Parliament Established a General Post Office.

August 5, 1704

Act of Security Passed by the Scottish Parliament.

August 5, 1722

Birth of William Fortescuem, Politician and Sportsman

August 5, 1745

Charles Edward Stuart Lands at Borradale, Scotland

August 5, 1888

Philip Henry Sheridan, the Son of Irish Immigrants From Cavan, Dies in Nonquit, Massachusetts.

August 5, 1891

The Land Purchase Act

August 5, 1901

Peter O'Connor Sets Long Jump Record at 24 11 3-4.