Monday August 01, 2005

US date format: 8/1/2005, UK date format: 1/8/2005

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 1, 2005).

The number one song in US was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey. You're Beautiful by James Blunt was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Beautiful People. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ace Combat Advance or Dark Horizons: Lore Invasion.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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August 01, 2005 Events

What happened on August 01, 2005?


Historical Events

  • Conflict in Iraq: Six US Marines were killed in an insurgent attack on Haditha, located 140 miles northwest from Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Anholt-GMI's survey of the top brands in the world has placed Australia ahead of Canada and Switzerland as the "nation brand" leader. The top brand in last year's survey, Sweden, fell to fifth, while the United States dropped to fourth from eleventh.
  • An explosion that occurred on a Russian nuclear-powered submarine docked for decommissioning caused one person to be killed and another to be injured.
  • John Garang, Vice President of Sudan and a key figure in the new peace agreement ending the Second Sudanese Civil War is reported to have been killed along with 13 others in an airplane crash near the Uganda–Sudan border. (Wikinews), Reuters, (CNN), AP via Yahoo!News), (Link dead at 02:29 on 15 January 2007 (UTC),): Khartoum sees riots after Garang's passing. (Reuters) (Link dead at 02:29, 15 Jan 2007 (UTC).
  • After Garang's passing, violent riots break out in Khartoum. (Reuters) (Link dead at 02:29 on 15 January 2007 (UTC).
  • King Fahd, the Saudi Arabian ruler, has died at the hospital at the tender age of 83. According to reports, he was in poor physical condition and was admitted to the hospital with acute pneumonia on May 27th. Crown Prince Abdullah who has been an effective regent for many years, has accepted the throne. Prince Sultan, Defence Minister, will become the Crown Prince.
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August 01, 2005 Famous Deaths


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August 01, 2005 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Leo

Leo personality

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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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

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August 01, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 01, 2005?


The day of the week was Monday.

August 1st marks the 212nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 152 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

Click

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

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

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 01, 2005? Which were the top hits on August 01, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #4 songs in the UK

  1. - You're Beautifulyoutube
  2. - Bad Dayyoutube
  3. - Ghetto Gospel
  4. - Since U Been Gone

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - We Belong Togetheryoutube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Pimpin' All Over The World

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
Sport Games on August 01, 2005

Sport Games on August 01, 2005


Division 2

Football (France)
  • Guingamp - Sedan : 1 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2005?

Books

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The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

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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.

Three Nights In August by Buzz Bissinger

Three Nights In August

By:

Three Nights in Aug captures the emotional and strategic complexities of baseball's most iconic form, the three-game series. We are able to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on their archrival Chicago Cubs from the stands.

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke by Nora Roberts

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke

By:

Colt Nightshade was the first thing she noticed when her eyes met. Lieutenant Althea Grayson was proud of her ability to control things and would not let her new partner get in the way.

The Truth About Hillary by Edward Klein

The Truth About Hillary

By:

Edward Klein reveals the truth about Hillary: What she knew, when she knew it, and how far she'll go to become President.

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.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Ace Combat Advance

Ace Combat Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Namco

Dark Horizons: Lore Invasion

Dark Horizons: Lore Invasion

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Publisher: GarageGames

Atomic Battle Dragons

Atomic Battle Dragons

Platform: Windows Pocket PC

Genre: Jousting/Joust remake

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Platform: GameCube, PS2, PSP, DS, Xbox

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Pac-Pix

Pac-Pix

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.57
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.00

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 112.32 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2116 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2795 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.79 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.689 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 01, 2005?

Famous people died on August 01, 2005 include, Al Aronowitz, Wibo, Constant Nieuwenhuys (85).

What was the number one song in August 01, 2005?

The number one song in the week of August 01, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey in US and You're Beautiful by James Blunt in UK.

What were the top hits on August 01, 2005?

The top hits on August 01, 2005 were We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, Pon de Replay by Rihanna, Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls in US and You're Beautiful by James Blunt, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John in UK.