Thursday August 04, 2005: on this day

August 04, 2005 was the 216th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 2005, who was born and died on August 04, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 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 4th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2005?


August 04, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 216th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2005 can also be written as 8/4/2005 in the US and as 4/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 04, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2005:

  • Al-qaeda leader ayman al-zawahri has televised a statement in which he blames tony blair and his foreign policy for the london bombings of july 2005.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict :: the ministry of housing in israel issued tenders to construct 72 additional houses in the israeli settlement of betar illit near bethlehem on the west bank. (bbc).eden nathan-zah, a member of the banned jewish extremist kach, opens fire on a bus in shfar’am, israel. later, he was lynched in a mob. nathan-zadah was absent from his idf position. (haaretz), (the guardian) (cnn),
  • The ministry of housing in israel issued tenders to construct 72 additional houses in the israeli settlement of betar illit near bethlehem on the west bank.
  • Eden nathan-zadah (member of the banned jewish extremist kach) opens fire on a bus in shfar’am, israel killing four israeli arabs. later, he was lynched in a mob. nathan-zadah was absent from his idf position. (haaretz), (the guardian) (cnn),
  • The uk's monetary policy committee of the bank of england has reduced its interest rate by 25% to 4.5%
  • Ely ould mohamed vall is the new president of mauritania, according to the leaders of the bloodless coup.
  • South korean scientists have created a cloned dog called snuppy from the seoul national university.
  • New zealand's labour party has stated that they will limit claims to waitangi tribunals up to 2008 and settles by 2020
  • Negotiations between the philippines government, the national democratic front and the political wings of the communist party of the philippines have ended. their members are now subject to arrest without immunity from the government
  • After the coup, the african union expelled mauritania.
  • Porto firefighters battle huge forest fires caused by portuguese firefighters
  • Italian scientists discovered cocaine residue in po river water.
  • Senegal's parliament voted to bring former prime minister idrissa seeck before a court of law for embezzlement.
  • Charles sobhraj, a criminal in nepal, is denied a life sentence by the nepalese court. his lawyer plans to appeal to united nations court of human rights
  • In connection to the parliament attack case, mohammad afzal is given death sentence by the indian supreme court

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August 04, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.75

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 111.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2118 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2571 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 137.74 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6955 GBP
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August 04, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:03 am and setting at 08:48 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 04, 2005?


Famous people born on August 04, 2005:

  • Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 21 days old,

or 977 weeks

or 6839 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 2005?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2005.

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August 04, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2005:

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Ethlyn Beers

    Ethlyn Beers was a prolific author who wrote several best-selling novels.

  • Anatoly Larkin

    Russian-american academic and physicist (d. 2005).

  • Iván Szabó

    Hungarian economist and politician, minister of finance of hungary (b. 1934).

  • Léopold Gernaey
  • Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino
  • Sue Gunter
  • Johan Runge
  • Little Milton
  • Riccardo Masini

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Christian Andersen

    Danish author famous for his fairy tales, including 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Little Mermaid', and 'The Snow Queen'.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2005:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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 04, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Secret Man by Bob Woodward

The Secret Man

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For thirty-three years, the mysterious source that helped Bob Woodward to expose the Watergate scandal in 1972 was kept secret.

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke by Nora Roberts

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke

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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.

No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

No Country For Old Men

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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.

The Interruption Of Everything by Terry McMillan

The Interruption Of Everything

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"Being a mother and wife for a lifetime has allowed me to have multiple careers, including being a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

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Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

August 04, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Square Enix

Coffee Tycoon

Coffee Tycoon

Platform: PC

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Reflexive Arcade

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NA Capcom; EU Ubisoft

Caterpillar Construction Tycoon

Caterpillar Construction Tycoon

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: EU Zoo Digital Publishing

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Banpresto

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2005?

On August 04, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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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