Tuesday August 02, 2005: on this day

August 02, 2005 was the 214th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 2005, who was born and died on August 02, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2005?


August 02, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2005 can also be written as 8/2/2005 in the US and as 2/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 02, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2005:

  • Air france flight 358 landed at toronto pearson international airport and then ran off the runway, causing the plane's to burst into flames. there were 12 injuries, but no deaths.
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  • Bush supports intelligent design and believes it should be taught at school. according to his quote, he said: "i believe that education should expose people to different schools and ideas." if you're wondering if people should be exposed to other ideas, i can answer that yes. the majority of scientists do not recognize id as a scientific theory, and they consider it pseudoscience.
  • Voters in ohio's second district are electing a new congressman. jean schmidt and paul hackett are the candidates. schmidt wins the election.
  • Air france flight 358 crashed into the toronto pearson international airport runway during a severe thunderstorm. it burst into flames at 4:03 p.m. all 309 passengers and crew survived.
  • Sderot is witness to anti-disengagement demonstrations. the organizers claimed that the crowd was 50,000 strong, but police estimate the number at 10,000 to 15,000. 18,000 troops and 12,000 officers are involved in stopping protesters from reaching the gush katif israeli settlement in the gaza strip. (inn), (bbc),
  • Stanford university scientists have developed nanotechnology to kill cancer cells and not harm healthy tissue.
  • Conflict in iraq: a series of insurgent attacks in iraq has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people.
  • Cnooc, the chinese national oil company, has pulled its bid for unocal. this was to dispel fears that it would give foreign governments too much control of american oil reserves. unocal is expected to be acquired by chevron.
  • State prosecutors in zimbabwe dropped the treason charges against morgan tsvangirai, an opposition leader. tsvangirai was the leader of the movement for democratic change and was accused of organizing mass protests to overthrow robert mugabe's regime in 2003.
  • Brandenburg police announced that they found nine bones belonging to newborn babies, which had been hidden in flower pots. in the worst case ever of infanticide in german history, the woman thought to be their mother was arrested.
  • Malaysia, indonesia, and singapore have agreed to jointly patrol the malacca strait for anti-piracy. (jakarta post). (channel news asia). thailand joins them later.
  • Two explosions in turkey injure six people in antalya. this popular tourist destination is also the site of two explosions. police are investigating the claims of the tourism minister that gas leaks were to blame.
  • France's medical authorities are investigating a case in which 351 stillborn fetuses were kept in storage at st vincent de paul hospital, in violation of the law and with the consent of their parents.

August 02, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.27

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 111.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2193 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2762 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.84 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6884 GBP
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August 02, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 07:50 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 02, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 17 days old,

or 972 weeks

or 6804 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 2005?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2005.

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August 02, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2005:

  • Steven Vincent

    American journalist and writer (born in 1955).

  • Jay Hammond
  • Rudolf Tajcnár
  • Sandro Bolchi
  • Philippe Trouvé

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2005:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 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 02, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Madagascar

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

The Island

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Michael Bay

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

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

August 02, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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

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 02, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Origin In Death by J. D. Robb

Origin In Death

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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.

Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich

Eleven on Top

By:

#1 New York Times#1 Wall Street Journal#1 Los Angeles Times#1 Entertainment Weekly#1 Publishers WeeklyStephanie plum is resigning as a fugitive agent.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

By:

Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.

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.

August 02, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Jr.

Death Jr.

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action

Publisher: Konami

Dancing Stage Max

Dancing Stage Max

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Music, exercise

Publisher: Konami

Bet On Soldier: Blood Sport

Bet On Soldier: Blood Sport

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Digital Jesters

Black & White 2

Black & White 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy, god game

Publisher: Electronic Arts Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

Æon Flux

Æon Flux

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Majesco Games

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 2005?

On August 02, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2005?

On August 02, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2005?

On August 02, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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.

Discover how August 2005 calendar looked like.

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