Tuesday August 09, 2005: on this day

About August 9th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: Space Shuttle Discovery, which is part of the STS-114 mission to Mars, will land at 05.12 PDT (12.12 UTC) at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
  • Day of the week: August 9th, 2005 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Mahesh Babu, Gillian Anderson
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: You're Beautiful by James Blunt
  • Popular movie: The Illusionist directed by Neil Burger

More about August 9th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on August 9th, 2005.

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What day of the week was August 09, 2005?


August 09, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2005 can also be written as 8/9/2005 in the US and as 9/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 09, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 2005:

  • Space shuttle discovery, which is part of the sts-114 mission to mars, will land at 05.12 pdt (12.12 utc) at edwards air force base, california.
  • Mahmoud abubas, president of palestinian authority, announced that there will be a general election in the palestinian territories in january 2006.
  • Israel orders israeli settlers in the gaza strip to abandon their settlements or face expulsion.
  • Conflict in iraq: alaa al-tamimi has been removed as mayor of baghdad after 120 armed men working for the interim iraqi government stormed his office to install the provincial governor. insurgent attacks in baghdad and baqouba have resulted in the deaths of 10 members of iraqi police. (bbc)a suicide car bomber in baghdad has claimed the lives of at least three civilians.
  • Alaa al-tamimi was elected mayor of baghdad. 120 armed men working for the interim iraqi government stormed his office to install the provincial governor.
  • Following insurgent attacks in baghdad, baghdad, and baqouba in iraq, 10 members of the iraqi police were shot to death.
  • A suicide car bomb attack in baghdad, iraqi capital, claimed the lives of at least three civilians.
  • Mamadou tanja (the president of niger) has denied reports that there was a famine.
  • Sudan has established a committee to investigate the death in helicopter crash of john garang, vice president.
  • Matthew mcgrory has died at home from natural causes.
  • Romulus, michigan is 20 miles southwest of detroit when a chemical plant explodes. no injuries were sustained; residents nearby were evacuated.

August 09, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 09, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 09, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.16
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.93
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.23
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.97
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.40

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 111.86 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2126 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2588 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.43 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6925 GBP

August 09, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Reading : 0 - 2
  • Burnley - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
  • Cardiff - Leeds : 2 - 1
  • Leicester - Stoke : 4 - 2
  • Luton - Southampton : 3 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bournemouth - Hartlepool : 1 - 1
  • Bradford - Southend : 0 - 2
  • Colchester - Swansea : 1 - 2
  • Doncaster - Milton Keynes Dons : 1 - 1
  • Huddersfield - Bristol City : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Grimsby : 1 - 2
  • Bury - Leyton Orient : 1 - 2
  • Carlisle - Peterboro : 1 - 0
  • Chester - Lincoln : 2 - 2
  • Darlington - Stockport : 2 - 0

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August 09, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 09, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 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.

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August 09, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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21%

The moon phase on August 09, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 10:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

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Who was born on August 09, 2005?


Famous people born on August 09, 2005:

  • Caylee Anthony

    American child disappeared.

  • Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva

    Andorran tennis player.

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

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How old is someone born on August 09, 2005?


Someone born on August 09, 2005 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 11 days old,

or 979 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6859 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2005?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2005.

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August 09, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 2005:

  • Carson Kizer

    Carson Kizer was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective style.

  • Abraham Hirschfeld

    Abraham Hirschfeld was a newspaper publisher and political activist.

  • Peace Parks

    Legendary track and field athlete who broke numerous records.

  • Judith Rossner

    American author (d. 2005).

  • Matthew McGrory

    American actor (born 1973).

  • Francesco Tritto
  • Colette Besson
  • Lanfranco Bombelli
  • Dorris Bowdon
  • Stanley DeSantis
  • Marco Cavagna
  • Philip Julian Klass
  • François Dalle

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 2005:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 2005:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 09, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 09, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Must Be Nice

August 09, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 09, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 09, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

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

Country: United States of America

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

August 09, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

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

Barbershop

Barbershop

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 09, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Interruption Of Everything by Terry McMillan

The Interruption Of Everything

By:

"Being a mother and wife for a lifetime has allowed me to have multiple careers, including being a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator.

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 …

Final Scream by Lisa Jackson

Final Scream

By:

DON'T EVER GET AWAY FROM A COLD-BLOODED KISTER. . . A killer watches the dark night as white-hot flames scorch it, and waits in the trees to hear the screams. This is the only evidence that justice has begun for …

Confessions Of A Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans

Confessions Of A Video Vixen

By:

This emotional memoir, written by a former video vixen, "Superhead", is part tell-all and part cautionary tale. It goes beyond celebrity glamour to show the inner workings a hip-hop dancer.

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

By:

You, perceptive reader, I leave my history Late one night. While exploring her father's library, an 18-year-old finds an old book and a cache with yellowing letters.

August 09, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pac-Man World 3

Pac-Man World 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox Nintendo DS PSP Windows

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Namco, Electronic Arts (EU)

The Con

The Con

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: SCEA

Brian Lara International Cricket 2005

Brian Lara International Cricket 2005

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Codemasters

Buzz!

Buzz!

Genre: Quiz

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Star Wars: Republic Commando

Star Wars: Republic Commando

Platform: Xbox, Microsoft Windows, mobile phone

Genre: Tactical shooter, first-person shooter

Publisher: JP Electronic Arts; NA LucasArts; EU Activision; NA THQ Wireless (Mobile)

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Who was the US President on August 09, 2005?

On August 09, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 2005?

On August 09, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 2005?

On August 09, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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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