What happened on Sunday August 05, 2007?

Here's what happened on August 05, 2007:

• Devastating South Asian Floods The 2007 South Asian floods caused significant loss of life, with nearly 1,100 deaths across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Health officials expressed serious concerns about potential epidemic outbreaks.
• Bush-Karzai Security Summit U.S. President George W. Bush meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at Camp David to discuss security strategies and cooperation in Afghanistan.
• Republican Presidential Candidate Debate Republican Party candidates for the 2008 United States Presidential Election participated in a significant campaign debate.
• Baghdad Mortar Attack A devastating mortar bomb attack on a petrol station in eastern Baghdad resulted in at least nine fatalities and eleven injuries, highlighting ongoing urban violence.
• Holocaust Survivors Protest Israeli Policy Holocaust survivors staged a protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's residence, expressing concerns about Israel's political stance and policies.
• Oliver Hill Obituary Oliver Hill, a prominent American lawyer known for his significant contributions to civil rights law, passed away. Born in 1907, Hill was a key figure in challenging racial segregation and discrimination.
• Lebanese By-Elections Two by-elections were held in Lebanon to replace assassinated politicians Pierre Amine Gemayel and Walid Eido. Mohamad Amin Itani and Camille Khoury were declared winners, with Amin Gemayel filing a complaint about Khoury's victory.
• Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger Dies Aaron Jean-Marie Cardinal Lustiger, influential French Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, passed away. Born in 1926, he was known for his interfaith dialogue and progressive theological perspectives.
• Barry Bonds Ties Home Run Record San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds ties Hank Aaron's 33-year-old MLB career home run record of 755 by homering off Clay Hensley in a 3-2 loss to San Diego.
• Mozambique Seizes Dangerous Fake Toothpaste Mozambique authorities intercepted thousands of boxes of counterfeit toothpaste suspected to contain the toxic chemical diethylene glycol, preventing potential public health risks.
• Tunnel Collapse in Hubei, China A landslide trapped 34 rail workers 200 meters underground while constructing a tunnel in Hubei Province, China, creating a critical rescue situation.
• Mass Prisoner Escape in Oxfordshire Twenty-six individuals, including 14 convicted prisoners, escaped from Campsfield House detention center in Oxfordshire, raising significant security concerns.
• Tom Glavine Reaches 300 Wins Atlanta Braves left-hander Tom Glavine becomes the 23rd pitcher in MLB history to achieve the prestigious 300-win milestone, defeating the Chicago Cubs 8-3.
• Unrest in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Police used force to disperse an angry crowd in Port Moresby, with unconfirmed reports of a potential fatality, highlighting ongoing social tensions in the region.
• Lorena Ochoa Wins British Open Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa wins her first major title at the Women's British Open, leading wire-to-wire and finishing 4 strokes ahead of competitors at St. Andrews.
• Tragic Student Drowning in India Two students from IIM Indore in Madhya Pradesh, India, were tragically recovered after being swept away by flash floods.

Events in 2007

August 05, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 2007

August 05, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mouscron - Gent : 1 - 4
• Waregem - Standard : 1 - 4

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Le Mans - Metz : 1 - 0
• Lyon - Auxerre : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Kilmarnock : 0 - 0

August 05, 2007 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2007 can also be written as 8/5/2007 in the US and as 5/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

Famous people died on August 05, 2007:

• Jean-Marie Lustiger

  A prominent French Catholic Cardinal who converted from Judaism at age 13, serving as Archbishop of Paris from 1981 to 2005.

• Florian Pittiș

  Romanian actor, singer, director, and producer (b. 1943).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2007 was Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
2. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
3. Rihanna - Umbrella
4. Timbaland - The Way I Are
5. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar

August 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

August 05, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
3. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
4. R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl
5. Ne-Yo - Do You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 2007 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 2007 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 05, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 02:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 2007

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Someone born on August 05, 2007 is:

17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 9 days old,

or 927 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6492 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2007?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 2007.

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