Sunday August 28, 2005: on this day

August 28, 2005 was the 240th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 28, 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 28, 2005, who was born and died on August 28, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 2005?


August 28, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2005 can also be written as 8/28/2005 in the US and as 28/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 28, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2005:

  • Hurricane katrina makes landfall in louisiana, mississippi and new orleans in the afternoon.
  • The text of the proposed constitution for iraq is signed by the national assembly of iraq. on 15 october, a referendum will be held. leaders of the sunni community have already called for a "no vote".
  • Ewa beach, hawaii (representing hawaii) defeats willemstad curacao 7-6 at the little league world series
  • Manmohan singh, indian prime minister, says that india will support afghanistan in dealing with terrorism and rebuilding.
  • Omri sharon (son of ariel sharon, prime minister of israel) has been indicted for corruption in relation to ariel sharon's 1999 bid to lead the likud party.
  • As roads and rail routes are reopened after the 2005 european floods, people begin to return home.
  • Hurricane katrina continues its rapid growth, reaching category five status. it is the second-lowest pressure recorded for an american hurricane, only the labor day hurricane in 1935 has a lower reading. katrina's pressure is 908 mb. dropping; the labor day event in 1935 had 892 mb.
  • As hurricane katrina nears, millions of new orleans residents are fleeing. storm surge is expected to reach 25 feet. new orleans mayor has issued an emergency evacuation order. this is due to fears that the storm could cause damage to the city's levees. (bbc),
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict : a suicide bomber from the palestinian islamic jihad kills himself and injures 50 others in beersheba, a southern israeli city near the main bus station. sources claim that the bomber was trying reach beersheba’s soroka hospital.
  • Two serb youths were killed and two others injured in a drive-by shooting incident in kosovo.
  • Milton obote, an exiled former president of uganda, has announced that he will be retiring as president and chief executive officer of the uganda people's congress (the party he led since 1959).
  • Hugo chavez, venezuela's president, threatens to sue pat robertson and possibly seek his extradition following the u.s. evangelist's call for the assassination of the south american leader.
  • Cincinnati residents had to take refuge in their homes after a train car started leaking styrene late at night.

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August 28, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Milan : 1 - 1
  • Inter - Treviso : 3 - 0
  • Juventus - Chievo : 1 - 0
  • Lazio - Messina : 1 - 0
  • Parma - Palermo : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Anderlecht : 3 - 3
  • Roeselare - Lokeren : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Mainz : 2 - 0
  • Duisburg - Dortmund : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Paderborn : 1 - 2
  • Freiburg - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Burghausen : 0 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Siegen : 0 - 3
  • Unterhaching - Aachen : 1 - 2
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August 28, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:07 am and setting at 05:10 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 28, 2005?


Famous people born on August 28, 2005:

  • Honey Boo Boo

    American child beauty pageant contestant and reality TV personality.

  • Alana Thompson

    Reality star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 1 day old,

or 969 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6788 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 2005?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2005.

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August 28, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2005:

  • Jacques Dufilho

    French comedian and actor on the screen and stage.

  • George Szekeres

    Hungarian-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1911).

  • Esther Szekeres

    Hungarian-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1910).

  • Hans Clarin

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 2005:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 28, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

August 28, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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 28, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Until I Find You by John Irving

Until I Find You

By:

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.

Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Match Me If You Can

By:

In This Heart of Mine, you met Kevin Tucker, the star quarterback. Get ready to meet Heath Champion, his agent and Annabelle Granger (the girl most likely to be a shark).

From Pieces To Weight by 50 Cent

From Pieces To Weight

By:

50 Cent, the rap mogul, opens up about his complex life in the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight. He discusses his childhood and the murder of his mother, which he committed when he was twelve.

August 28, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Firearms

Firearms

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Genre: First-person shooter

Armored Core: Last Raven

Armored Core: Last Raven

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: Agetec

DT Racer

DT Racer

Platform: PlayStation 2,[1] Playstation Portable

Genre: Racing video game

Publisher: XS Games

Drakengard 2

Drakengard 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: JP Square Enix; WW Ubisoft

EyeToy: Chat

EyeToy: Chat

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: chat

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 28, 2005?

On August 28, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2005?

On August 28, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 2005?

On August 28, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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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