Jul 5 1945 The bikini, makes it's debut at a fashion show in Paris. Jul 5 1938 Herb Caen gets his first column in The San Francisco Chronicle. Jul 5 1935 First 'Hawaii Calls' radio program is broadcast. Jul 5 1865 William Booth founds the Salvation Army, in London, England. Jul 5 1841 Thomas Cook opens first travel agency. They were first involved in organizing trips for groups opposed to alchololic beverages. Jul 5 1811 Venezuela gains independence from Spain.
Birthdays
Jul 5 1972 Michael Bays Jul 5 1951 Huey Lewis, singer, songwriter, always in the 'The News'. Jul 5 1937 Shirley Knight Jul 5 1927 Janet Leigh Jul 5 1923 Nancy Reagan, former First Lady. Jul 5 1810 P.T. Barnum, circus ringmaster, and not a 'Sucker'! Jul 5 1794 Sylvester Graham, inventor of the Graham cracker.