Tuesday August 23, 2005: on this day

August 23, 2005 was the 235th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 2005, who was born and died on August 23, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Brokeback Mountain, directed by Ang Lee), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 2005?


August 23, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2005 can also be written as 8/23/2005 in the US and as 23/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 23, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 2005:

  • Tans peru flight 204 (a boeing 737-220-200) crashes near pucallpa in peru killing at least 41 people and injuring 100 others. this was the fifth most serious airline accident of this month. (reuters) link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 (utc), (bbc), and (cnn).
  • Un secretary-general kofi annan visited zinder, niger. zinder is currently affected by the regional food crisis in west africa. (guardian),(bbc),(cnn) (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc)), (reuters (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc)).
  • Israel's unilateral disengagement from all settlements in gaza strip and west bank is complete. (reuters) (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc)), (bbc), haaretz), (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc))
  • Canada sent 2 kingston-class warships from canada to the north arctic port of churchill in manitoba, following a territorial dispute between canada and denmark over hans island.
  • (yahoo! news (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc)) (bbc] (abc] (link dead at 21:38 on 14 january 2007 utc))

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August 23, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $45.85
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.70

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 109.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1971 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.27 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.4 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.679 GBP

August 23, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Birmingham - Middlesbrough : 0 - 3
  • Portsmouth - Aston Villa : 1 - 1
  • Sunderland - Man City : 1 - 2
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August 23, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 12:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 2005.

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Who was born on August 23, 2005?


Famous people born on August 23, 2005:

  • Júlia Soares

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 5 days old,

or 970 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6792 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 2005?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2005.

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August 23, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 2005:

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • Ninjalicious

    Canadian author and urban explorer (born 1973).

  • Mauro Curradi
  • Frère Roger (Roger Schutz

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Rejoice Simelane

    Rejoice Simelane was a South African anti-apartheid activist and feminist who fought for women's rights and social justice.

  • Dolce Vita

    Italian actress who starred in several films during the 1950s and 1960s.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

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August 23, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 2005:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2005:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Don't Cha
  3. - Pon de Replay
  4. - Let Me Hold You
  5. - You And Me

August 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 23, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Gold Digger
  4. - Cater 2 U
  5. - Like You

August 23, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2005 was Nada Es Para Siempre by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  2. - La Tortura
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - Rakata
  5. - Mayor Que Yo

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August 23, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Randy Quaid

Country: United States of America

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

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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

August 23, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 23, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last True Story I'Ll Ever Tell by John Crawford

The Last True Story I'Ll Ever Tell

By:

John Crawford, a National Guardsman, tells the story of the war in Iraq, following the example of Michael Herr's Dispatches. He joined the Florida National Guard to pay his college tuition.

New Rules by Bill Maher

New Rules

By:

Bill Maher is a pioneer of the new wave comedy artists who are helping to shape and influence political debates through their comedy. Maher is not only known for his humor, but also for his advocacy of truth over sensitivity …

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.

Chill Of Fear by Kay Hooper

Chill Of Fear

By:

Kay Hooper, a New York Times bestseller, turns up the heat while chilling readers to the bone. She has a new suspense novel which distills the essence fear.

Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons

Sweetwater Creek

By:

Sweetwater Creek is a New York Times Bestseller Author. Sweetwater Creek pulls you into the beautiful Lowcountry landscape.

August 23, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

EyeToy: Play 3

EyeToy: Play 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Alfa: Antiterror

Alfa: Antiterror

Platform: Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: GFI/Russobit-M, Russia

Super Dragon Ball Z

Super Dragon Ball Z

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Bandai; NA Atari; EU Namco Bandai

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Genre: Action, Sandbox

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: RedOctane (2005–2009) Activision (2006–)

history

Who was the US President on August 23, 2005?

On August 23, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 2005?

On August 23, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 2005?

On August 23, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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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.

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