What happened on Thursday August 25, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 25, 2005:

• Sectarian Violence in Iraq Intense sectarian conflict erupted in multiple Iraqi cities including Najaf, Diwaniyah, and Baghdad. Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for an end to violence between his followers and the Badr Organizations, leading to political tensions and suspension of parliamentary memberships.
• Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall in Florida Hurricane Katrina made a significant landfall on the Miami-Dade/Broward county line, marking the beginning of one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. The storm rapidly intensified and caused widespread damage along the Gulf Coast.
• French Magistrate Warns of Potential Al-Qaeda Attack Jean-Louis Bruguière, a prominent French investigating magistrate, issued a critical warning about a potential Al-Qaeda terrorist attack in Asia, specifically identifying Tokyo, Sydney, and Singapore as potential high-risk targets.
• Devastating Floods Across Europe A series of severe floods swept across Europe, resulting in at least 42 confirmed deaths. The widespread flooding caused significant property damage and disrupted daily life in multiple European countries.
• Deadly Explosions in Northern Sinai Two Egyptian policemen were killed in a series of explosions in northern Sinai, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region and the persistent threat of terrorist activities.
• Tony LaRussa Achieves Milestone in Baseball Saint Louis Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa won his 2,195th career game, moving into third place in all-time Major League Baseball managerial victories, a testament to his exceptional leadership and strategic skills.
• German Constitutional Court Approves Early Elections The German Constitutional Court ruled that early elections scheduled for September 18 were legally permissible, setting the stage for a significant political event in Germany.

Events in 2005

August 25, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 2005

August 25, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 25, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.12
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.45

Exchange Rates on August 25, 2005:

• 1 USD = 110.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1915 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2566 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.33 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6825 GBP

August 25, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 237th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 2005 can also be written as 8/25/2005 in the US and as 25/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 25, 2005:

• Peter Glotz

  Czech-german academic and politician (b. 1939).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 02:19 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 25, 2005

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Someone born on August 25, 2005 is:

19 years 8 months old,

or 236 months and 16 days old,

or 1028 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 2005?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 25, 2005.

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