Sunday August 07, 2005: on this day

About August 7th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: Peter Jennings, a long-standing anchor for ABC World News Tonight, died of lung cancer at the 67th anniversary of his death.
  • Day of the week: August 7th, 2005 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlize Theron, Wayne Knight
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #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 7th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on August 7th, 2005.

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What day of the week was August 07, 2005?


August 07, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2005 can also be written as 8/7/2005 in the US and as 7/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 07, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 2005:

  • Peter jennings, a long-standing anchor for abc world news tonight, died of lung cancer at the 67th anniversary of his death.
  • Following a series insurgent attacks in iraq, 39 people died. at least two u.s. soldiers were among them.
  • A 10-year-old israeli boy was severely injured after being shot in his head by an al-aqsa martyrs brigades gunman. the attack took place outside of the israeli settlement at ateret.
  • Muhammad qashta (palestinian man) is shot to death as he stands in front of his rafah home, gaza strip. from an observation point, idf soldiers fired shots at the head and chest of muhammad qashta, a palestinian man. (al jazeera),
  • Binyamin netanyahu (the former prime minister of israel) resigns as finance minister from his cabinet in protest at the planned israeli withdrawal form the gaza strip. to succeed him, ehud olmert was appointed deputy prime minister. (bbc),
  • Russian priz class mini-submarine as-28 with its 7 crew members is saved off the pacific coast at 03:25 utc (rian - russian) (reuters).
  • England wins second match in the 2005 ashes test cricket series over australia. it won by two runs at edgbaston, birmingham, england.
  • Hugo chavez, venezuela's president, denies cooperating with the us dea. he claims that they spy on him
  • Flooding in coal mine traps in china can cause at most 102 deaths
  • South africa's national union of mineworkers (num), initiates the first national strike in the gold mines.

August 07, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 07, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Germinal : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 1 - 4
  • Schalke 04 - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Munich 1860 : 1 - 2
  • Freiburg - Burghausen : 2 - 1
  • Hansa Rostock - Offenbach : 1 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Siegen : 2 - 0
  • Unterhaching - Paderborn : 3 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lyon - Strasbourg : 1 - 0
  • Rennes - Nantes : 0 - 3

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August 07, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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August 07, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 09:50 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 07, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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How old is someone born on August 07, 2005?


Someone born on August 07, 2005 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 16 days old,

or 980 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6864 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 2005?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 07, 2005.

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August 07, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 2005:

  • Peter Jennings

    Canadian-American news anchor known for his work on ABC World News Tonight.

  • Ester Šimerová-Martinčeková

    Slovak painter (d. 2005).

  • Li Lili
  • Corrado Tamietti
  • Noel Nicola

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Harlean Carpenter

    Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

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August 07, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 07, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 07, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 07, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 07, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 07, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. 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 07, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 07, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 07, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. 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. - Pimpin' All Over The World

August 07, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 07, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 07, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 07, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Amar Sin Ser Amada
  3. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  4. - La Camisa Negra
  5. - Lo Que Paso, Paso

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August 07, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 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

Madagascar

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Country: United States of America

The Island

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Michael Bay

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi

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

August 07, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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

Weeds

Weeds

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 07, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

The Undomestic Goddess

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

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.

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.

No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

No Country For Old Men

By:

Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men strips the American crime novel to its core and expands it to include themes as old as the Bible as well as those that are bloodily current in No Country for Old Men.

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 …

August 07, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 07, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Wars: Battlefront II

Star Wars: Battlefront II

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: Action, third person shooter, first person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Bomberman Land 3

Bomberman Land 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Another Code: Two Memories

Another Code: Two Memories

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Platform: GameCube, PS2, PSP, DS, Xbox

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Pac 'n Roll

Pac 'n Roll

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii (part of Namco Museum Remix and Namco Museum Megamix)

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Namco

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Who was the US President on August 07, 2005?

On August 07, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 2005?

On August 07, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 2005?

On August 07, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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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