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Famous Birthdays on August 5

Zodiac SignLeo

Born August 5, 2026?Year of the Horse

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Notable People Born on August 5

Birthday Zodiac: Leo

Everyone born on August 5 shares the Western zodiac sign Leo. The Chinese zodiac animal, however, depends on the birth year — someone born on August 5 in 2026 is a Horse, while a person born on the same date in 2014 is also a Horse (the cycle repeats every 12 years). Explore the Chinese calendar for more.

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