What happened on Saturday August 27, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 27, 2005:

• Hurricane Katrina Reaches Category 3 Intensity Hurricane Katrina reached Category 3 intensity in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 335 miles south-southeast of the Mississippi River's mouth, with maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour. This powerful storm would go on to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, causing catastrophic damage to the Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans.
• Mass Prisoner Release from Abu Ghraib The Iraqi Government released nearly 1,000 prisoners from Abu Ghraib prison, marking the largest prisoner release since the beginning of the Iraq War. This significant event signaled potential steps towards reconciliation and reduced tensions in the post-Saddam Hussein era.
• Robert Downey Jr. Marries Susan Levin Actor Robert Downey Jr. married film producer Susan Levin in a Jewish ceremony in Amagansett, New York. This marriage marked a significant personal milestone for Downey Jr., who was rebuilding his personal and professional life after previous struggles.
• Jeff Kent Reaches Major League Milestone Jeff Kent of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 300 home runs as a second baseman, a remarkable achievement highlighting his exceptional batting skills at his position.
• All Blacks Win Tri-Nations Rugby Championship The New Zealand All Blacks secured the Tri-Nations rugby championship with a thrilling 31-27 victory over the South African Springboks in Dunedin, showcasing their dominance in international rugby.
• Ferry Bombing in the Philippines A bomb explosion on a ferry in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines, injured over 30 people. The incident occurred in a known stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Hamas Leader Releases Video Muhammad Deif, the Hamas leader who was Israel's most wanted individual, released a video, potentially signaling a strategic communication move in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Yu-Gi-Oh Kids' WB Premiere Grand Championship The Yu-Gi-Oh Kids' WB Premiere Grand Championship took place, highlighting the popularity of the anime and trading card game among young audiences.
• Seán Purcell, Gaelic Footballer, Dies Seán Purcell, a notable Gaelic footballer born in 1929, passed away. Purcell was likely a significant figure in Irish sports history.

Events in 2005

August 27, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 2005

August 27, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
• Livorno - Lecce : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 4
• FC Brussels - Charleroi : 2 - 2
• Germinal - Gent : 2 - 1
• Lierse - Club Brugge : 1 - 1
• Louvieroise - Standard : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hertha : 3 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Nurnberg : 1 - 0
• FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 3
• Hamburg - Hannover : 1 - 1
• Schalke 04 - M'gladbach : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Barcelona : 0 - 0
• Ath Bilbao - Sociedad : 3 - 0
• Valencia - Betis : 1 - 0

August 27, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 239th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 2005 can also be written as 8/27/2005 in the US and as 27/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 27, 2005:

• Seán Purcell

  Irish footballer (b. 1929).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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. Lifehouse - You And Me

August 27, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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 27, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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August 27, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 04:21 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 August 27, 2005

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Someone born on August 27, 2005 is:

19 years 8 months old,

or 236 months and 17 days old,

or 1028 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7200 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 27, 2005.

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