Wednesday August 31, 2005: on this day

August 31, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2005 can also be written as 8/31/2005 in the US and as 31/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on August 31, 2005:

• A stampede on al-aaimmah bridge in baghdad kills 1,199 people.
• The federal government declares an emergency on the gulf coast of the united states. it then launches the largest ever search and rescue mission. (cbs video). (ap via myway. link dead at 20:53 on 14 january 2007 (utc).)
• Ray nagin, new orleans mayor, stated that there could be "hundreds...most probably thousands" of people who have died in the city. biloxi has 110 deaths. (ap via myway (link dead at 20:53, 14 jan 2007 (utc).)
• At least 25,000 people, including those who are currently living in shelters in greater new orleans, the louisiana superdome and other louisiana areas, will be relocated to houston's reliant astrodome. (yahoo! news (link dead at 20:53 on 14 january 2007 (utc).)
• To help oil refineries that were badly affected by hurricane katrina, the united states will be releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserve. (yahoo! news (link dead at 20:53 on 14 january 2007 (utc).) some refineries along gulf coast are currently offline so fuel production will likely be limited.
• Baghdad bridge stampede -: nearly 1,200 people died or were killed in a stampede at the al-aaimmah bridge over the river tigris. this occurred on wednesday as thousands of shia muslims marched to a shrine for the imam musa al-kazim. according to rumours, the stampede was caused by a series suicide attacks. seven people were killed earlier when mortars were fired into the crowd.
• Nearly 1,200 people died or were killed in a stampede at the al-aaimmah bridge across the river tigris in baghdad wednesday. on wednesday, thousands of shia muslims marched to a shrine for the imam musa al-kazim. rumours suggest that the stampede was caused by a series suicide attacks.
• Seven people were killed earlier by insurgents who fired mortars into the crowd.
• Four israeli arabs were killed in a bus accident in galilee. their families have been denied compensation for terrorism because the killer was not considered an enemy of israel under israeli law.
• All assets of the palestinian authority that are held in the united states were frozen.
• Philippine electoral crisis: a philippine congress committee has stopped any impeachment attempts against president gloria macapagal arroyo.
• The 2005 al-aaimmah bridge stampede in baghdad kills 953 people.

August 31, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.18
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.35

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2005:

• 1 USD = 110.6 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1883 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2529 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.51 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.684 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:55 am and setting at 06:53 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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2005

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Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

• Richard Gere

  American actor.

• Chris Tucker

  American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

• James Coburn

  American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

• Marcia Clark

  American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

• Itzhak Perlman

  Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

• William Saroyan

  American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

• Eldridge Cleaver

  Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

• Buddy Hackett

  American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

• Arthur Godfrey

  American entertainer.

• Richard Basehart

  American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2005?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2005.

Famous people died on August 31, 2005:

• Joseth Rotblat

  Joseth Rotblat was a Polish-British physicist who was a key figure in the Manhattan Project and later became a prominent anti-nuclear...

• Michael Sheard

  British actor (born 1940).

• Jean-Louis Buron
• Sam Okoye
• Józef Rotblat
• Jacqueline Verots
• Eladia Blázquez
• Antoni Clavé (92)

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

• Max Bygraves

  British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

• David Farrar

  Forest gate, england -- actor.

• Michael Constantine

  Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

• Sally Rand

  Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

• Charles Delaney

  Dies at 67.

• Charlot Baudelaire

  Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

• Rockney Marciano

  Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

• Leili Behbahani

  Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

• Tom Seaver

  American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

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Holidays on August 31, 2005:

• Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
• Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
• Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
• Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
• Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2005:

• International Day for People of African Descent

August 31, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. 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. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
5. Bow Wow - Let Me Hold You

August 31, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2005 was Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
2. Gorillaz - Dare
3. Rihanna - Pon De Replay
4. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
5. Oasis - The Importance Of Being Idle

August 31, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You
3. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
4. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
5. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U

August 31, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. 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. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
5. Thalia - Amar Sin Ser Amada