Tuesday August 02, 2005: on this day

August 02, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2005 can also be written as 8/2/2005 in the US and as 2/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on August 02, 2005:

• Air france flight 358 landed at toronto pearson international airport and then ran off the runway, causing the plane's to burst into flames. there were 12 injuries, but no deaths.
• Iran's judge masoud ahmadi moghaddasi is gunman assassinated. he had previously ruled in the akbar ganji case.
• Bush supports intelligent design and believes it should be taught at school. according to his quote, he said: "i believe that education should expose people to different schools and ideas." if you're wondering if people should be exposed to other ideas, i can answer that yes. the majority of scientists do not recognize id as a scientific theory, and they consider it pseudoscience.
• Voters in ohio's second district are electing a new congressman. jean schmidt and paul hackett are the candidates. schmidt wins the election.
• Air france flight 358 crashed into the toronto pearson international airport runway during a severe thunderstorm. it burst into flames at 4:03 p.m. all 309 passengers and crew survived.
• Sderot is witness to anti-disengagement demonstrations. the organizers claimed that the crowd was 50,000 strong, but police estimate the number at 10,000 to 15,000. 18,000 troops and 12,000 officers are involved in stopping protesters from reaching the gush katif israeli settlement in the gaza strip. (inn), (bbc),
• Stanford university scientists have developed nanotechnology to kill cancer cells and not harm healthy tissue.
• Conflict in iraq: a series of insurgent attacks in iraq has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people.
• Cnooc, the chinese national oil company, has pulled its bid for unocal. this was to dispel fears that it would give foreign governments too much control of american oil reserves. unocal is expected to be acquired by chevron.
• State prosecutors in zimbabwe dropped the treason charges against morgan tsvangirai, an opposition leader. tsvangirai was the leader of the movement for democratic change and was accused of organizing mass protests to overthrow robert mugabe's regime in 2003.
• Brandenburg police announced that they found nine bones belonging to newborn babies, which had been hidden in flower pots. in the worst case ever of infanticide in german history, the woman thought to be their mother was arrested.
• Malaysia, indonesia, and singapore have agreed to jointly patrol the malacca strait for anti-piracy. (jakarta post). (channel news asia). thailand joins them later.
• Two explosions in turkey injure six people in antalya. this popular tourist destination is also the site of two explosions. police are investigating the claims of the tourism minister that gas leaks were to blame.
• France's medical authorities are investigating a case in which 351 stillborn fetuses were kept in storage at st vincent de paul hospital, in violation of the law and with the consent of their parents.

August 02, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $42.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.27

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2005:

• 1 USD = 111.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2193 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2762 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.84 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6884 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 2005 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 02, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 2005

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Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

• Dom DeLuise

  Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

• Carroll O'Connor

  Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

• Isabel Allende

  Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

• Muriel Robin

  She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

• Sam Worthington

  Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

• Kevin Smith

  Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

• Wes Craven

  American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

• James Baldwin

  American writer (born in 1924).

• Joanna Cassidy

  American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

• Myrna Loy

  American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2005?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2005.

Famous people died on August 02, 2005:

• Steven Vincent

  American journalist and writer (born in 1955).

• Jay Hammond
• Rudolf Tajcnár
• Sandro Bolchi
• Philippe Trouvé

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

• Jean-Pierre Melville

  French filmmaker.

• David Huddleston

  American actor (b. 1930).

• Cathleen Nesbitt

  English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

• Josehua Bell

  Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

• Lexander Graham Bell

  Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

• Thomas Gainsborough

  Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.

• Sruly Halberstam

  Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

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Holidays on August 02, 2005:

• St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
• St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
• St. Stephen
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
• Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
• Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
• Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
• Day of airborne forces in Russia

August 02, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Rihanna - Pon de Replay
3. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
4. Missy Elliott - Lose Control
5. Bow Wow - Let Me Hold You

August 02, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
4. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

August 02, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
4. Fantasia - Free Yourself
5. Ludacris Featuring Bobby Valentino - Pimpin' All Over The World

August 02, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura
2. Thalia - Amar Sin Ser Amada
3. Luis Fonsi - Nada Es Para Siempre
4. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
5. Daddy Yankee - Lo Que Paso, Paso