Friday August 26, 2005: on this day

August 26, 2005 was the 238th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 2005, who was born and died on August 26, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 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 26th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 26, 2005?


August 26, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2005 can also be written as 8/26/2005 in the US and as 26/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

history

August 26, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2005:

  • Jean-michel jarre's concert space of freedom at gdansk shipyard, poland to commemorate 25 years since the founding of "solidarity", is expected to attract 120,000 people. live at 20:00 cet on itvp
  • After hearing the case of one australian citizen and one native fijian, the high court of fiji overturns the country's sodomy law.
  • A fire broke out in paris' building housing african immigrants, resulting in the deaths of 14 children and three adults.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: a palestinian man stabs an israeli border policeman in the back of the neck in the vicinity of the cave of the patriarchs, hebron. (ha'aretz), the jerusalem post, (reuters) the interior ministry of israel announced that more than 9,000 israeli citizens have moved to israeli settlements in the west bank this year.
  • A palestinian man stabs an israeli border policeman in the neck, causing him to be injured. this happened near the cave of the patriarchs. (ha'aretz), the jerusalem post
  • According to the interior ministry of israel, the number of israeli citizens who live in israeli settlements on west bank has increased by over 9,000 so far this year.
  • After being weakened by super-typhoon strength, typhoon mawar (11w), makes landfall in chiba, east of tokyo.

LIFE Magazine

August 26, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $46.11
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.04
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.81

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 110.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1977 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2579 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.34 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6826 GBP

August 26, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • St Truiden - Beveren : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Bochum : 2 - 2
  • Dresden - Offenbach : 4 - 1
  • Hansa Rostock - Braunschweig : 2 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Reims : 0 - 1
  • Brest - Clermont : 2 - 0
  • Caen - Guingamp : 0 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Creteil : 0 - 2
  • Dijon - Sedan : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • QPR - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 0
zodiac

August 26, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 26, 2005! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 26, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 26, 2005
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

August 26, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

38%

The moon phase on August 26, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 03:23 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2005

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on August 26, 2005?


Famous people born on August 26, 2005:

  • Aiden Lovekamp

    Movie actor.

  • CollinTV

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 26th

birthday

August 26, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months

or 974 weeks

or 6818 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 2005?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2005.

RIP

August 26, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2005:

  • Robert Denning

    American art collector and interior designer (b. 1927).

  • Denis D'Amour

    Canadian guitarist and songwriter (b. 1960).

  • Moondog King

    Canadian wrestler and politician (b. 1949).

  • Ed White

    Canadian professional wrestler (born 1949).

  • Rudolf Styskalik
  • Wladimiro Calarese
  • Baek Nam-jeong

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Maurion Leeuwenhoek

    Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th

holidays

August 26, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2005:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
vinyl songs

August 26, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2005 was Nada Es Para Siempre by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 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

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 26, 2005 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 26, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

True Believer

By:

True Believer is a love story and a ghost story. It's a story about trusting in destiny, believing in the impossible and uncovering the mysteries within the human heart.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

The Fairtax Book by Neal Boortz and John Linder

The Fairtax Book

By:

Wouldn't it be great if the IRS was abolished? . . All your money should remain in your pocket. . . You pay taxes only on the amount you spend and not what you earn

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

The Undomestic Goddess

By:

Samantha Sweeting, a workaholic lawyer, has done the unthinkable. It's a huge mistake that will ruin any chance of a partnership.

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

The Wedding

By:

Nicholas Sparks, #1 New York Times Bestseller, has shared his deepest convictions about the power and beauty of love through The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and other classic novels.

August 26, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: action-adventure

Publisher: Atari

Bankshot Billiards 2

Bankshot Billiards 2

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: PixelStorm

Æon Flux

Æon Flux

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Majesco Games

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: First Person Shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Platform: Nintendo DS, Mobile phones

Genre: Platform-adventure, action role-playing

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on August 26, 2005?

On August 26, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2005?

On August 26, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2005?

On August 26, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

Find out more about August 26th

history

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.

Do you remember 2005? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Friday August 26, 2005