Event:
Mario Biaggi, Representative-D-New York, convicted of racketeering resigns seat
More Notable Events on August 5:
1986 U.S. Senate votes for SDI-project, Star Wars
1985 Establishment of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is announced
1981 President Regan fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers
1973 Arab terrorists open fire at Athens airport, kills 3 injures 55
1958 Atomic sub USS Nautilus completes 1st trip under North Pole
