What happened on Friday August 12, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 12, 2005:

• Assassination of Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar Lakshman Kadirgamar, the prominent Sri Lankan foreign minister, was assassinated by a suspected Tamil Tigers (LTTE) sniper in Colombo. Kadirgamar was a key moderate Tamil politician who opposed the LTTE's violent separatist movement, making him a significant target.
• Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Launch NASA successfully launched the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 11:43 GMT. This sophisticated spacecraft was designed to conduct detailed reconnaissance of Mars, providing unprecedented high-resolution imaging and scientific data about the planet's geology and potential for past water activity.
• Tragic Shipwreck of Ecuadorian Migrants A devastating maritime disaster occurred when a ship carrying 104 Ecuadorians attempting to migrate to the United States sank off the coast of Colombia in the Pacific Ocean. After two days adrift, only nine survivors were rescued, representing a significant loss of life in the dangerous journey of economic migration.
• Political Changes in Sudan Salva Kiir was appointed as the new vice president of Sudan, taking a stance against southern independence. Simultaneously, the Ugandan government suppressed media freedom by shutting down a radio station that discussed the death of John Garang, reflecting the complex political tensions in the region.
• Deadly Flood Aftermath in Maharashtra, India In the wake of recent floods in Maharashtra, western India, at least 80 people died from water-borne illnesses. Over 5,000 individuals were reported ill, underscoring the severe public health challenges following natural disasters in the region.
• Devastating F2 Tornado in Wright, Wyoming An F2 tornado struck the coal mining town of Wright, Wyoming, causing extensive damage by destroying nearly 100 homes and tragically killing two residents. The tornado highlighted the destructive potential of severe weather in rural American communities.

Events in 2005

August 12, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 2005

August 12, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.15

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1965 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2474 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.01 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6854 GBP

August 12, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Louvieroise - Gent : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Dresden - Freiburg : 2 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Hansa Rostock : 4 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Bastia : 1 - 2
• Brest - Le Havre : 2 - 2
• Chateauroux - Montpellier : 2 - 1
• Clermont - Sedan : 1 - 0
• Creteil - Gueugnon : 4 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Watford : 1 - 3

August 12, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2005 can also be written as 8/12/2005 in the US and as 12/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 2005:

• John Loder

  English sound engineer and producer, founded southern studios (b. 1946).

• Teruo Ishii

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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

August 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
4. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

August 12, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
4. Fantasia - Free Yourself
5. Lyfe Jennings - Must Be Nice

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:28 pm and setting at 11:22 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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2005

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Someone born on August 12, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 2 days old,

or 1030 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7215 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2005?

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 2005.

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