What happened on Thursday August 18, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 18, 2005:

• Tensions in Iraq: US Troops Casualties and Civilian Conflict Four US troops were killed by insurgents in an IED blast in Samarra, Iraq. Simultaneously, tensions escalated in Baghdad's Al-A'amiriya District after US troops allegedly killed three local Iraqi brothers, including a disabled person, leading to accusations of terrorism and heightened community anger.
• BTK Serial Killer Sentenced Dennis Rader, infamously known as the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer, was sentenced to 175 years in prison for his horrific serial murders committed between 1974 and 1991, bringing closure to a series of brutal crimes that terrorized Kansas communities.
• Israeli Disengagement from Gaza Strip Israeli troops forcibly removed Zionist settlers from synagogues in Gaza Strip settlements as part of Ariel Sharon's unilateral disengagement plan. The operation was marked by intense emotions, with some protesters responding by throwing acid, paint, and rocks at soldiers.
• Massive Power Blackout in Java, Indonesia A catastrophic power outage struck the Indonesian island of Java, causing widespread disruption and affecting approximately 100 million people. This event was one of the most extensive electrical grid failures in modern history, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Al Qaeda Leader Killed in Saudi Arabia Saleh Mohammed al Aoofi, the leader of Al Qaeda in Saudi Arabia, was shot and killed by local police, representing a significant blow to terrorist operations in the region.
• China-Russia Joint Military Exercise: Peace Mission 2005 Peace Mission 2005, the first joint military exercise between China and Russia, commenced an eight-day training session on the Shandong peninsula, marking a significant moment of military cooperation between the two nations.
• Pope Benedict XVI's First Foreign Trip to Germany Pope Benedict XVI made his inaugural foreign trip to his homeland, Germany, attending the 2005 World Youth Day. He was warmly received, delivering speeches to German leaders and pilgrims along the Rhine banks and at the Cologne Cathedral, symbolizing a significant moment for the Catholic Church.
• NASA Mission Rescheduling NASA announced that the STS-121 mission would be postponed to March 2006 and reassigned to the Space Shuttle Discovery, indicating ongoing adjustments in space exploration planning.
• Ohio Governor Bob Taft Legal Troubles Ohio Governor Bob Taft pleaded not guilty to four counts of failing to file financial disclosure statements. A Franklin County municipal court found him guilty, imposing a $4,000 fine and mandating a public apology. Despite the legal setback, Taft refused to resign from office.

Events in 2005

August 18, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 2005

August 18, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.10

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2005:

• 1 USD = 110.51 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2187 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.271 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.57 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6787 GBP

August 18, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Amiens : 2 - 1

August 18, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2005 can also be written as 8/18/2005 in the US and as 18/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 18, 2005:

• Chri$ Ca$h

  American wrestler (b. 1982).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

August 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 18, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 05:39 am.

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 18, 2005

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Someone born on August 18, 2005 is:

19 years 8 months old,

or 236 months and 15 days old,

or 1028 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7198 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2005?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2005.

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