Saturday October 08, 2005: on this day

About October 8th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: 2005 Kashmir earthquake: Tens of thousands of people are killed in a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck parts of Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.
  • Day of the week: October 8th, 2005 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bella Thorne, Matt Damon
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Gold Digger by Kanye West
  • #1 UK song: Push The Button by Sugababes
  • Popular movie: The Illusionist directed by Neil Burger

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What day of the week was October 08, 2005?


October 08, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2005 can also be written as 10/8/2005 in the US and as 8/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

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October 08, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2005:

  • 2005 kashmir earthquake: tens of thousands of people are killed in a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck parts of pakistan, india, and afghanistan.
  • About 80,000 people were killed in the 2005 kashmir earthquake.
  • Five autonomous robots completed the 2005 darpa grand challenge. the winner will be announced on sunday. they covered the course of 132 miles in less than seven hours.
  • Panabaj, guatemala is buried by a mudslide that was triggered in part by heavy rains. the village's 800 inhabitants are believed to be dead.
  • 2005 south asia earthquake: a 7.6 richter earthquake occurred at 08:52.38 utc in pakistan's disputed territory kashmir. it killed over 175,000 people.
  • Nanjing's third yangtze bridge is now open after 26 months of construction in the tenth five year plan of people's republic of china.
  • The 2006 fifa world cup qualifiers for germany are: italy (england), portugal, poland and croatia.

October 08, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 08, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ferrol - Albacete : 2 - 3
  • Lleida - Hercules : 0 - 1
  • Poli Ejido - Gimnastic : 2 - 0
  • Tenerife - Numancia : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Burton - Stevenage : 3 - 1
  • Canvey Island - Altrincham : 1 - 1
  • Exeter - Halifax : 4 - 2
  • Gravesend - York : 2 - 2
  • Kidderminster - Morecambe : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Peterhead - Ayr : 3 - 3

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Berwick - Elgin : 1 - 1

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October 08, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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October 08, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 2005.

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Who was born on October 08, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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How old is someone born on October 08, 2005?


Someone born on October 08, 2005 is:

18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 15 days old,

or 971 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6802 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2005?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2005.

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October 08, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2005:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2005:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 08, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Like You
  4. - Photograph
  5. - My Humps

October 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 08, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Push The Button
  2. - Don't Cha
  3. - We Be Burnin'
  4. - Tripping

October 08, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 08, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Like You
  3. - Shake It Off
  4. - Soul Survivor
  5. - Play

October 08, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 08, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Solo Quedate En Silencio
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - Ella Y Yo
  5. - Nada Es Para Siempre

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October 08, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 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

Wedding Crashers

Release year: 2005

Directed by: David Dobkin

Starring: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, Christopher Walken

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

October 08, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

Dante's Cove

Dante's Cove

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Man Without A Country by Kurt Vonnegut

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "[This] may just be as close as Vonnegut ever gets to a memoir." – Los Angeles Times

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Anansi Boys

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Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, returns to the territory where he wrote American Gods, to probe the dark depths of the soul.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

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The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

Eldest by Christopher Paolini

Eldest

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The Inheritance Cycle, a New York Times bestseller about the dragon rider Eragon, is a must-read for Lord of the Rings fans. It has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and is a global fantasy sensation. You can find …

The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer

The Tender Bar

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The New York Times Bestseller and one of the 100 Most Notable Books 2005. This Boy's Life is a classic.

October 08, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

Battle Gear 4

Battle Gear 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Taito

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

The Bible Game

The Bible Game

Platform: Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Trivia/Christian

Publisher: Crave Entertainment

Devilish: Ball Bounder

Devilish: Ball Bounder

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Starfish 505 Game Street

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2005?

On October 08, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2005?

On October 08, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2005?

On October 08, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 2005?

October 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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