Wednesday August 17, 2005: on this day

August 17, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2005 can also be written as 8/17/2005 in the US and as 17/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 2005:

• As part of the israel unilateral disengagement plan, the first forcible evacuation of settlers begins.
• Terrorists have detonated over 500 bombs in 300 locations across 63 of the 64 districts within bangladesh
• Israeli-palestinian conflict - three palestinian civilians are killed by an israeli settler in the west bank. ariel sharon condemned the attack as "jewish terror act" and "twisted thinking", while hamas claimed the right of vengeance.
• In a string of more than 300 explosions that erupted across bangladesh, at least two people were killed and many others were injured. an outlawed islamist group, jamaat-ul-mujahideen bangladesh, has claimed responsibility.
• Conflict in iraq: a series of coordinated car bombings in baghdad, iraq have claimed the lives of at least 42 people.
• As part of the israel unilaterally disengagement plan, the first pullout of settlers from gaza strip has begun.
• S.r. nathan is unopposed for a second term at the singapore presidential election. the presidential elections committee rejected three other candidates for the nomination, citing "lackof experience" among other reasons. (cna),
• Arizona and new mexico governors declare an emergency at their border with mexico. they cite recent violence and inaction by both the us and mexican governments. (ny times), (arizona republic), (uk telegraph).
• Computers worldwide are being crashed by the zotob computer virus. this worm can only be found on windows 2000 or earlier versions of windows xp. it shuts down the computer and restarts it endlessly. cnn, abc and caterpillar were all affected. (cnn).
• The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of israeli disengagement from gaza, starts.
• Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of bangladesh.

August 17, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.40
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.88
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.40

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.76 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2142 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2626 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.76 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6795 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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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 17, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 04:16 am.

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 17, 2005

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Famous people born on August 17, 2005:

• Sydney Turner

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2005?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2005.

Famous people died on August 17, 2005:

• Khylon Smith

  Influential playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

• Brayen Garcia

  Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

• Macklen Jones

  Pioneering dramatist known for experimental theater works.

• Zamauri Brown

  Influential playwright known for their thought-provoking plays.

• Jsiah Manning

  Influential playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

• John N. Bahcall

  American astrophysicist and astronomer, co-developed the hubble space telescope (d. 2005).

• Tonino Delli Colli
• Freddy Alborta

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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Holidays on August 17, 2005:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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. Lyfe Jennings - Must Be Nice

August 17, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura
2. Luis Fonsi - Nada Es Para Siempre
3. Daddy Yankee - Lo Que Paso, Paso
4. Don Omar - Reggaeton Latino
5. Juanes - La Camisa Negra