What happened on Thursday September 08, 2005?

Here's what happened on September 08, 2005:

• Hurricane Katrina: Body Bag Procurement Louisiana emergency officials requested 25,000 body bags to continue search and rescue operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. A state health department spokesperson acknowledged the uncertainty of the situation, indicating preparedness for potential mass casualties.
• Egypt's First Multicandidate Presidential Election Hosni Mubarak was elected as Egypt's first multicandidate president, winning 78% of the vote. Ayman Nour emerged as the closest challenger with 12% of the votes, marking a significant moment in Egypt's democratic evolution.
• Russian Disaster Relief Mission to North America Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM (Russian Emergency Ministry) landed at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base, marking the first time Russia has conducted an emergency assistance mission to North America. This event symbolizes international cooperation during humanitarian crises, specifically in the context of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
• Ukraine's Political Shake-up Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and a majority of his Cabinet, citing allegations of corruption and internal political conflicts. This event highlights the volatile political landscape in post-Soviet Ukraine.
• Bridge Collapse in Himachal Pradesh A catastrophic bridge collapse in Himachal Pradesh, North India, resulted in the tragic death of up to 33 Indian soldiers. The incident highlights the critical infrastructure challenges and potential safety risks in mountainous regions.
• Apple's iPod Nano and Music Strategy Apple Computer unveiled the ultra-thin iPod Nano digital music player and a music-playing phone, simultaneously discontinuing the iPod mini. This product launch represented a significant moment in Apple's digital music market strategy.
• Restaurant Bombings in Karachi, Pakistan Multiple explosions occurred at KFC and McDonald's restaurants in Karachi, Pakistan, causing numerous injuries. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and potential terrorist threats in the region.
• News Corporation Acquires IGN Entertainment News Corporation announced the purchase of IGN Entertainment for $650 million. The acquisition includes IGN's multimedia platform, AskMen.com, and the GameSpy Network, signaling strategic expansion in digital media.

Events in 2005

September 08, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 2005

September 08, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 08, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $49.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.01
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.28

Exchange Rates on September 08, 2005:

• 1 USD = 110.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1811 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2445 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.98 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6752 GBP

September 08, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Chateauroux : 1 - 1

September 08, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 251st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 2005 can also be written as 9/8/2005 in the US and as 8/9/2005 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 2005 in September 2005 calendar

Famous people died on September 08, 2005:

• Noel Cantwell

  Irish cricketer, footballer, and manager (b. 1932).

• Donald Horne

  Australian journalist, author, and critic (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on September 8th

September 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

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

September 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 2005 was Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
2. Gorillaz - Dare
3. Rihanna - Pon De Replay
4. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
5. Oasis - The Importance Of Being Idle

September 08, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 2005 was Like You by Bow Wow Featuring Ciara, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You
2. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
3. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
4. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
5. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 08, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 08, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 08, 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 September 08, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 09:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 2005

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Someone born on September 08, 2005 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 15 days old,

or 1023 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7167 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 08, 2005?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 08, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 08, 2005.

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