What happened on Wednesday August 03, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 03, 2005:

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Elected President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was officially elected as the President of Iran, marking a significant moment in Iranian political history that would have substantial geopolitical implications.
• US Marines Killed in Haditha A terrorist attack in Haditha, north-western Iraq, resulted in the deaths of 14 US Marines, underscoring the intense and dangerous nature of the Iraq conflict.
• BBC Reveals British Nuclear Assistance to Israel BBC documents uncovered evidence that the British Government secretly assisted Israel in obtaining nuclear weapons in 1958, revealing a significant historical diplomatic maneuver during the Cold War era.
• Military Coup in Mauritania President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while attending King Fahd's funeral in Saudi Arabia. This unexpected political upheaval dramatically changed Mauritania's political landscape.
• Adidas Acquires Reebok Adidas completed a major corporate acquisition by purchasing Reebok for $3.8 billion, significantly reshaping the global sportswear and athletic footwear market.
• Steven Vincent Killed in Iraq Steven Vincent, an American journalist and art critic, was tragically killed in Basra, Iraq. He was known for his critical reporting on the situation in Iraq and was a courageous voice in documenting the complexities of the conflict.
• Bomb Explosion in Istanbul A bomb explosion in Istanbul, Turkey resulted in two fatalities, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Death of Françoise d'Eaubonne Françoise d'Eaubonne, a prominent French feminist and environmental activist, passed away. She was known for her groundbreaking work in ecofeminism and her influential writings on gender and environmental issues.

Events in 2005

August 03, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 2005

August 03, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 03, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.76
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.31

Exchange Rates on August 03, 2005:

• 1 USD = 111.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2162 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2611 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.05 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6938 GBP

August 03, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lorient - Laval : 2 - 1

August 03, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2005 can also be written as 8/3/2005 in the US and as 3/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 2005:

• Françoise d'Eaubonne

  Françoise d'Eaubonne was a pioneering French feminist, writer, and philosopher who coined the term 'ecofeminism' and significantly...

• Zaynab al-Ghazali
• Luis Barbero

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Rihanna - Pon de Replay
3. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
4. Missy Elliott - Lose Control
5. Bow Wow - Let Me Hold You

August 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
4. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

August 03, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
4. Fantasia - Free Yourself
5. Ludacris Featuring Bobby Valentino - Pimpin' All Over The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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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.

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August 03, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 08:22 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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 2005

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Someone born on August 03, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 21 days old,

or 1033 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7234 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2005?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2005.

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