Saturday August 06, 2005: on this day

August 06, 2005 was the 218th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 06, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 2005, who was born and died on August 06, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 2005?


August 06, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2005 can also be written as 8/6/2005 in the US and as 6/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 06, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 2005:

  • Tuninter flight 1153 was abandoned due to engine failure. 16 die
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  • Jimmy wales clarifies recent media statements regarding possible changes to wikipedia's editorial content.
  • India and pakistan have announced that they have reached an agreement to share advance notice of any future nuclear missile testing.
  • A tunisian atr 72 passenger aircraft carrying 39 passengers and crew, with a total of 14 people aboard, crashes into the ocean off sicily. (cbs/ap),
  • Cuban singer ibrahim ferrer, a veteran and vocalist, has died at the age 78. (prensa latina singer ferrer).

August 06, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 06, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Louvieroise : 6 - 0
  • Beveren - FC Brussels : 0 - 2
  • Gent - Waregem : 1 - 3
  • Lokeren - Genk : 1 - 1
  • Standard - Lierse : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Mainz : 1 - 0
  • Hamburg - Nurnberg : 3 - 0
  • Hannover - Hertha : 2 - 2
  • Werder Bremen - Bielefeld : 5 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Braunschweig : 2 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Dresden : 3 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Bochum : 0 - 4

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Lille : 3 - 3
  • Bordeaux - Nancy : 1 - 0
  • Lens - Marseille : 2 - 0
  • Metz - Le Mans : 0 - 0
  • Monaco - Auxerre : 0 - 2
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August 06, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:09 am and setting at 09:31 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 06, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 13 days old,

or 971 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6800 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 2005?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2005.

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August 06, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 2005:

  • Ibrahim Ferrer

    Cuban singer (buenavista social club and afro-cuban all stars).

  • Robin Cook

    Scottish educator and politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs (d. 2005).

  • Creme Puff

    Tabby domestic cat, oldest recorded cat (b. 1967).

  • Keter Betts

    American jazz bassist (born 1928).

  • Vizma Belševica
  • Nikolaj Abramov
  • Louis Gauthier

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

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August 06, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 2005:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Until I Find You by John Irving

Until I Find You

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Until I Find You tells the story of Jack Burns, an actor who lived and loved his family, while also exploring the mysteries surrounding his parents.

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke by Nora Roberts

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke

By:

Colt Nightshade was the first thing she noticed when her eyes met. Lieutenant Althea Grayson was proud of her ability to control things and would not let her new partner get in the way.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Lifeguard by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Lifeguard

By:

The wildest thriller by "one of America’s most influential authors" (New York Times Working as a lifeguard at a luxury Florida resort, Ned Kelly finds the woman of his dreams.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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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.

August 06, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

Code Age Commanders: Tsugu Mono Tsuga Reru Mono

Code Age Commanders: Tsugu Mono Tsuga Reru Mono

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Square Enix

Coffee Tycoon

Coffee Tycoon

Platform: PC

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Reflexive Arcade

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on August 06, 2005?

On August 06, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2005?

On August 06, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 2005?

On August 06, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

Find out more about August 6th

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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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