What happened on Saturday August 13, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 13, 2005:

• Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Launch NASA launched the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a sophisticated spacecraft designed to study the Martian surface and atmosphere in unprecedented detail. This mission represented a significant advancement in planetary exploration, equipped with high-resolution imaging capabilities and advanced scientific instruments.
• US Soldiers Killed in Iraq In a tragic incident in Tuz, northern Iraq, three US soldiers were killed by insurgents using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This event underscored the ongoing dangers faced by American military personnel during the Iraq War.
• Death of David Lange David Lange, the influential former Prime Minister of New Zealand who served from 1984 to 1989, passed away. His administration was known for significant political reforms, including nuclear-free policy and economic restructuring that transformed New Zealand's political landscape.
• Schroder Warns Against Iran Military Action German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder publicly cautioned the United States against potential military intervention regarding Iran's nuclear program, highlighting international diplomatic tensions and differing approaches to nuclear nonproliferation.
• Ernest 'Smokey' Smith Funeral Canada honored war veteran Ernest 'Smokey' Smith with the largest military funeral in its history. Smith, who passed away at 91, was laid to rest in Vancouver, British Columbia, commemorating his significant contributions to Canadian military history.
• Singapore Presidential Election The Presidential Elections Committee in Singapore declared incumbent President SR Nathan as the sole eligible candidate, effectively returning him unopposed. The official nomination day was set for October 17, reflecting Singapore's unique electoral process.

Events in 2005

August 13, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 2005

August 13, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• FC Brussels - Club Brugge : 1 - 1
• Germinal - Westerlo : 0 - 1
• Mouscron - Lokeren : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Hamburg : 0 - 2
• Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
• Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Duisburg : 5 - 3
• Leverkusen - Bayern Munich : 2 - 5

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Bordeaux : 1 - 0
• Le Mans - Rennes : 4 - 0
• Lille - Troyes : 1 - 2
• Nancy - Lens : 1 - 2
• Nantes - Ajaccio : 0 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Crewe : 2 - 2
• Burnley - Coventry : 4 - 0
• Leicester - Ipswich : 0 - 0
• Luton - Leeds : 0 - 0
• Millwall - Stoke : 0 - 1

August 13, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 2005 can also be written as 8/13/2005 in the US and as 13/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 13, 2005:

• David Lange

  New Zealand lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1990, known for his progressive...

• Ornella Sobrero

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 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 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 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 13, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 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 13th 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 13, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 11:57 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 13, 2005

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Someone born on August 13, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 1 day old,

or 1030 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7214 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 2005?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 13, 2005.

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