Thursday August 11, 2005: on this day

August 11, 2005 was the 223rd day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 2005, who was born and died on August 11, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2005?


August 11, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2005 can also be written as 8/11/2005 in the US and as 11/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 11, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2005:

  • Tens of thousands protested the removal of israeli settlements in the gaza strip and gathered at tel aviv.
  • Researchers at the university of gottingen and the german primate centre announce the discovery of mirza zaza (lemur) and microcebus lahilahytsara (lemur). german press release
  • The babur missile is pakistan's first cruise missile designed domestically.
  • Following the death of john garang, salva kiir was sworn into office as vice-president for sudan. (bbc). uganda's president yoweri mugabe has threatened to shut down all newspapers that continue to publish conspiracy theories about garang’s death.
  • Abortion in ireland: three irish women have taken the government of ireland before the european court of human rights, to challenge ireland's constitutional ban on abortion.
  • The launch of mars reconnaissance orbiter was originally scheduled for 9:00 am est (local time) but was canceled due to technical issues.
  • Malaysia declared a state emergency in two cities after dangerous levels of air pollution. the pollution was caused by fires that were lit in indonesia to clear land. this has seriously affected visibility and air quality across the strait of malacca.
  • Scott sullivan was once the chief financial officer at worldcom. he was then the star witness in the case against bernie ebbers.

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August 11, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.12
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $43.39
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.02
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.93

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 109.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2014 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2454 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.77 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6884 GBP
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August 11, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 10:54 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 11, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 8 days old,

or 975 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6826 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 2005?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2005.

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August 11, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2005:

  • James Booth

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2005).

  • Sara Torres Torres . (80 n. 1925)

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2005:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 11, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 11, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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. - Must Be Nice

August 11, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - La Camisa Negra
  5. - Mayor Que Yo

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August 11, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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

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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

Click

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

Barbershop

Barbershop

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chill Of Fear by Kay Hooper

Chill Of Fear

By:

Kay Hooper, a New York Times bestseller, turns up the heat while chilling readers to the bone. She has a new suspense novel which distills the essence fear.

Double Tap by Steve Martini

Double Tap

By:

Madriani now has to deal with a daunting piece of ballistics evidence. A so-called double tap - two bullet wounds that are tightly packed in the victim's head. These shots could only have been made by a skilled marksman.

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke by Nora Roberts

Night Tales: Nightshade and Night Smoke

By:

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.

Confessions Of A Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans

Confessions Of A Video Vixen

By:

This emotional memoir, written by a former video vixen, "Superhead", is part tell-all and part cautionary tale. It goes beyond celebrity glamour to show the inner workings a hip-hop dancer.

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

By:

You, perceptive reader, I leave my history Late one night. While exploring her father's library, an 18-year-old finds an old book and a cache with yellowing letters.

August 11, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bomberman Land 3

Bomberman Land 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Genre: Action, Sandbox

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Bust-a-Move DS

Bust-a-Move DS

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco Games; EU 505 Games

Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship

Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Irem; NA/EU Majesco Games

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platformer/Adventure

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2005?

On August 11, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2005?

On August 11, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2005?

On August 11, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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.

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