What happened on Monday August 29, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 29, 2005:

• Hurricane Katrina Devastates U.S. Gulf Coast Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic Category 3 hurricane, made landfall on August 29, 2005, causing unprecedented destruction along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The hurricane devastated coastal regions from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, resulting in over 1,836 fatalities and causing approximately $125 billion in damage. The storm's immense impact was particularly severe in New Orleans, where widespread flooding occurred, with water levels reaching up to 31 feet in some areas. This event is now remembered as one of the deadliest and most costly natural disasters in U.S. history, often referred to as 'Black Monday' by Gulf Coast residents.
• John Brogden Resigns as NSW Opposition Leader John Brogden, the New South Wales Opposition Leader, resigned from the leadership of the NSW Liberal Party after making inappropriate comments. He described Helena Carr, wife of former Premier Bob Carr, as a 'mail-order bride' and was accused of sexually harassing two female journalists. Despite his resignation from party leadership, he would continue to serve as the Member for Pittwater until the next state election.
• FBI Raids Nigerian Vice President's Home The FBI conducted a raid on the Maryland home of Nigeria's Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. This action highlighted the deteriorating relationship between Abubakar and President Olusegun Obasanjo, with speculation that the corruption investigation could potentially lead to the Vice President's dismissal.
• EU Attempts to Resolve Textile Import Dispute The European Union initiated efforts to reach a settlement in the ongoing 'bra wars', a dispute concerning Chinese textile imports. This diplomatic and trade negotiation aimed to resolve tensions in international textile trade relations.

Events in 2005

August 29, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 2005

August 29, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 29, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $45.27
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.00

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2005:

• 1 USD = 110.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1988 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2671 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.26 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6808 GBP

August 29, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Munich 1860 : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Gueugnon - Amiens : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Plymouth : 2 - 0
• Coventry - Southampton : 1 - 1
• Crewe - Sheffield United : 1 - 3
• Derby - Watford : 1 - 2
• Hull - Leicester : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Altrincham - Morecambe : 2 - 0
• Cambridge - Kidderminster : 0 - 2
• Canvey Island - Dag and Red : 1 - 2
• Crawley Town - Stevenage : 1 - 2
• Exeter - Forest Green : 0 - 0

August 29, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2005 can also be written as 8/29/2005 in the US and as 29/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 2005:

• Layson Wilkins

  Layson Wilkins was an American painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works.

• Jude Wanniski

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

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

August 29, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 2005 was Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
2. Gorillaz - Dare
3. Rihanna - Pon De Replay
4. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
5. Oasis - The Importance Of Being Idle

August 29, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:57 am and setting at 05:51 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 29, 2005

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Someone born on August 29, 2005 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 15 days old,

or 1006 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7047 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2005?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2005.

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