What happened on Saturday August 06, 2005?

About August 6th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: Yassin Hassan Omar, Ibrahim Muktar Said, and Ramzi Mohamed were formally indicted in London on serious charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of explosives, related to terrorist activities.
  • Day of the week: August 6th, 2005 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: You're Beautiful by James Blunt
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about August 6th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on August 6th, 2005.

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August 06, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 2005:

  • London Terror Suspects Charged Yassin Hassan Omar, Ibrahim Muktar Said, and Ramzi Mohamed were formally indicted in London on serious charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of explosives, related to terrorist activities.
  • India-Pakistan Nuclear Testing Agreement India and Pakistan announced a bilateral agreement to provide advance notice of future nuclear missile testing, signaling a diplomatic effort to reduce regional tensions and improve strategic communication.
  • Death of Robin Cook, British Politician Robin Cook, a prominent British politician and former Cabinet Minister, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 59. Cook was a significant figure in British politics, known for his principled stance and influential roles in government.
  • Tuninter Flight 1153 Crash An ATR-72 passenger aircraft en route from Italy to Tunisia crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives out of 39 passengers and crew on board. The incident occurred off the coast of Sicily, highlighting significant aviation safety concerns.
  • Death of Ibrahim Ferrer, Cuban Singer Ibrahim Ferrer, a legendary Cuban vocalist and veteran musician, passed away at the age of 78. Ferrer was a prominent figure in the Buena Vista Social Club and made significant contributions to Cuban and world music.
  • Jimmy Wales Discusses Wikipedia Editorial Content Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, made public statements clarifying potential changes to the online encyclopedia's editorial processes, addressing media speculation about the platform's content management.

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August 06, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 06, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Louvieroise : 6 - 0
  • Beveren - FC Brussels : 0 - 2
  • Gent - Waregem : 1 - 3
  • Lokeren - Genk : 1 - 1
  • Standard - Lierse : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Mainz : 1 - 0
  • Hamburg - Nurnberg : 3 - 0
  • Hannover - Hertha : 2 - 2
  • Werder Bremen - Bielefeld : 5 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Braunschweig : 2 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Dresden : 3 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Bochum : 0 - 4

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Lille : 3 - 3
  • Bordeaux - Nancy : 1 - 0
  • Lens - Marseille : 2 - 0
  • Metz - Le Mans : 0 - 0
  • Monaco - Auxerre : 0 - 2
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What day of the week was August 06, 2005?


August 06, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2005 can also be written as 8/6/2005 in the US and as 6/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 06, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 2005:

  • Robin Cook (British politician)

    British Labour Party politician who served as Foreign Secretary from 1997 to 2001, known for his principled stance against the Iraq War and...

  • Ibrahim Ferrer

    Cuban singer and key member of the Buena Vista Social Club, who helped bring traditional Cuban music to global audiences in the late 1990s.

  • Creme Puff

    Tabby domestic cat, oldest recorded cat (b. 1967).

  • Robin Cook
  • Vizma Belševica
  • Louis Gauthier

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August 06, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

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

August 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

  1. - You're Beautiful youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ghetto Gospel youtube
  4. - Since U Been Gone youtube

August 06, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Pimpin' All Over The World
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August 06, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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August 06, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:09 am and setting at 09:31 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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How old is someone born on August 06, 2005?


Someone born on August 06, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 18 days old,

or 1033 weeks

or 7231 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2005?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2005?

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