Friday August 12, 2005: on this day

August 12, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2005 can also be written as 8/12/2005 in the US and as 12/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on August 12, 2005:

• Lakshman kalidar, sri lanka's foreign minister is shot and killed by an ltte sniper in his home.
• Iraq war: moqtada sadr (the shia leader and cleric) announced that his mahdi army has released four hostages.
• Sri lankan foreign minister lakshman kalakar is assassinated in colombo by a suspected tamil tigers sniper group.
• Two members of the defence committee were killed by kashmiri insurgents, along with three family members. nine others were also injured, three critically, by them in mahore, udhampur district.
• When their ship sinks off the coast colombia in the pacific ocean, 104 ecuadorians who were trying to flee to the united states drown. after floating at sea for two consecutive days, nine people are rescued.
• After recent floods, at least 80 people died of water-borne illnesses. more than 5,000 are ill in maharashtra, western india.
• British airways cancels over 100 flights due to an unofficial strike at heathrow by the ground staff. the flights have been resumed.
• Salva kiir is the new vice president of sudan. he opposes independence for the country’s south. (bbc). the ugandan government has shut down a radio station that broadcast a discussion on john garang's death.
• Omar bakri mohammed cannot return to the united kingdom.
• Ex-israeli sergeant taysir habib is sentenced to eighteen years imprisonment and two years with a suspended sentence for killing and shooting tom hurndall.
• At 11:43 gmt, the mars reconnaissance orbiter successfully launched from cape canaveral (florida), usa

August 12, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.15

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1965 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2474 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.01 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6854 GBP

August 12, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Louvieroise - Gent : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Dresden - Freiburg : 2 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Hansa Rostock : 4 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Bastia : 1 - 2
• Brest - Le Havre : 2 - 2
• Chateauroux - Montpellier : 2 - 1
• Clermont - Sedan : 1 - 0
• Creteil - Gueugnon : 4 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Watford : 1 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:28 pm and setting at 11:22 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 12, 2005

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Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

• Casey Affleck

  American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

• Cara Delevingne

  Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

• George Hamilton

  American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

• Dominique Swain

  American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

• Luis Mariano

  His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

• John Cazale

  Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

• John Derek

  After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

• Iza Calzado

  Filipino tv actress.

• Leah Pipes

  American actress.

• Jane Wyatt

  American singer and actress (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 12th

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or 6825 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2005?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 2005.

Famous people died on August 12, 2005:

• John Loder

  English sound engineer and record producer (born 1946).

• Hendy Gonzalez

  Hendy Gonzalez was a renowned painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

• Rehmat Jahan

  Rehmat Jahan was a Bangladeshi poet, recognized for her feminist and socially conscious poetry.

• Zavia Sharma

  Zavia Sharma was an Indian poet known for her powerful and introspective works exploring themes of love, loss, and spirituality.

• Michele Forneris
• Teruo Ishii
• Gennaro Valeri
• Pier Luigi Zollo

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

• Lauren Bacall

  American actress and star for more than a century.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Ian Fleming

  James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

• Merv Griffin

  American entertainer and tv host.

• Loretta Young

  American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

• Peter Woodthorpe

  British actor (born 1931).

• Una Stubbs

  Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

• Arlene Martel

  Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

• Stephen Lewis

  Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

• Dorothy Mackaill

  Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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Observances on August 12, 2005:

• International Youth Day

August 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 12, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 12, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura
2. Luis Fonsi - Nada Es Para Siempre
3. Daddy Yankee - Lo Que Paso, Paso
4. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
5. Baby Ranks, Daddy Yankee, Tonny Tun Tun, Wisin & Yandel & Hector - Mayor Que Yo