Thursday August 04, 2005: on this day

About August 4th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has televised a statement in which he blames Tony Blair and his foreign policy for the London bombings of July 2005.
  • Day of the week: August 4th, 2005 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Barack Obama, Meghan Markle
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: You're Beautiful by James Blunt
  • Popular movie: The Illusionist directed by Neil Burger

More about August 4th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on August 4th, 2005.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2005?


August 04, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 216th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2005 can also be written as 8/4/2005 in the US and as 4/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 04, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2005:

  • Al-qaeda leader ayman al-zawahri has televised a statement in which he blames tony blair and his foreign policy for the london bombings of july 2005.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict :: the ministry of housing in israel issued tenders to construct 72 additional houses in the israeli settlement of betar illit near bethlehem on the west bank. (bbc).eden nathan-zah, a member of the banned jewish extremist kach, opens fire on a bus in shfar’am, israel. later, he was lynched in a mob. nathan-zadah was absent from his idf position. (haaretz), (the guardian) (cnn),
  • The ministry of housing in israel issued tenders to construct 72 additional houses in the israeli settlement of betar illit near bethlehem on the west bank.
  • Eden nathan-zadah (member of the banned jewish extremist kach) opens fire on a bus in shfar’am, israel killing four israeli arabs. later, he was lynched in a mob. nathan-zadah was absent from his idf position. (haaretz), (the guardian) (cnn),
  • The uk's monetary policy committee of the bank of england has reduced its interest rate by 25% to 4.5%
  • Ely ould mohamed vall is the new president of mauritania, according to the leaders of the bloodless coup.
  • South korean scientists have created a cloned dog called snuppy from the seoul national university.
  • New zealand's labour party has stated that they will limit claims to waitangi tribunals up to 2008 and settles by 2020
  • Negotiations between the philippines government, the national democratic front and the political wings of the communist party of the philippines have ended. their members are now subject to arrest without immunity from the government
  • After the coup, the african union expelled mauritania.
  • Porto firefighters battle huge forest fires caused by portuguese firefighters
  • Italian scientists discovered cocaine residue in po river water.
  • Senegal's parliament voted to bring former prime minister idrissa seeck before a court of law for embezzlement.
  • Charles sobhraj, a criminal in nepal, is denied a life sentence by the nepalese court. his lawyer plans to appeal to united nations court of human rights
  • In connection to the parliament attack case, mohammad afzal is given death sentence by the indian supreme court

August 04, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 04, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.75

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 111.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2118 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2571 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 137.74 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6955 GBP
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August 04, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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August 04, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:03 am and setting at 08:48 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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Who was born on August 04, 2005?


Famous people born on August 04, 2005:

  • Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 7 days old,

or 979 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6855 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2005?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2005.

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August 04, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2005:

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Ethlyn Beers

    Ethlyn Beers was a prolific author who wrote several best-selling novels.

  • Anatoly Larkin

    Russian-american academic and physicist (d. 2005).

  • Iván Szabó

    Hungarian economist and politician, minister of finance of hungary (b. 1934).

  • Léopold Gernaey
  • Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino
  • Sue Gunter
  • Johan Runge
  • Little Milton
  • Riccardo Masini

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Christian Andersen

    Danish author famous for his fairy tales, including 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Little Mermaid', and 'The Snow Queen'.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2005:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Pon de Replay
  3. - Don't Cha
  4. - Lose Control
  5. - Let Me Hold You

August 04, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 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. - You're Beautiful youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ghetto Gospel
  4. - Since U Been Gone

August 04, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 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. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Pimpin' All Over The World

August 04, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 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. - La Tortura
  2. - Amar Sin Ser Amada
  3. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  4. - La Camisa Negra
  5. - Lo Que Paso, Paso

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August 04, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Madagascar

Madagascar

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Country: United States of America

The Island

The Island

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Michael Bay

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

August 04, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Beautiful People

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Erin Berry

Weeds

Weeds

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 04, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Confessions Of A Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans

Confessions Of A Video Vixen

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This emotional memoir, written by a former video vixen, "Superhead", is part tell-all and part cautionary tale. It goes beyond celebrity glamour to show the inner workings a hip-hop dancer.

Miracle by Danielle Steel

Miracle

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The century-long storm hits Northern California on New Year's Eve. A quiet neighborhood in San Francisco is surrounded by the chaos caused by fallen trees and homes damaged.

The Secret Man by Bob Woodward

The Secret Man

By:

For thirty-three years, the mysterious source that helped Bob Woodward to expose the Watergate scandal in 1972 was kept secret.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Lance Armstrong'S War by Daniel Coyle

Lance Armstrong'S War

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"A rich mix of vibrant, sophisticated prose, Raymond Carver’s keen eye for nuance and John Irving’s irreverent, unflinching comedy An intimate glimpse into the maelstrom that is professional cycling ."--Boston

August 04, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky

Beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Tecmo

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: id Software

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo GameCube; PlayStation 2; Xbox; PlayStation Portable; N-Gage; mobile phone

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

Ankh

Ankh

Platform: Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person adventure

Publisher: BHV Software

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for August 2005?

August 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 2005 calendar looked like.

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