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August 21, 2005 was the 233rd day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 21, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 2005, who was born and died on August 21, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Serenity, directed by Joss Whedon), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 2005?
- August 21, 2005: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 2005?
- August 21, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 2005?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2005?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 2005?
What day of the week was August 21, 2005?
August 21, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2005 can also be written as 8/21/2005 in the US and as 21/8/2005 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2005: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2005:
- Pope benedict xvi was joined by more than 800,000 for the closing mass of world youth day 2005, in cologne, germany. (cnn) in 2008, the next world youth day will be held in sydney. blueairnews news
August 21, 2005: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lokeren - FC Brussels : 1 - 0
- Standard - St Truiden : 2 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Le Havre : 3 - 0
- Creteil - Montpellier : 3 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Toulouse - St Etienne : 1 - 1
- Troyes - Paris SG : 1 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Bolton - Everton : 0 - 1
- Chelsea - Arsenal : 1 - 0
August 21, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 21, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2005 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 09:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 2005.
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Who was born on August 21, 2005?
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 18 years 8 months old,
or 224 months and 3 days old,
or 974 weeks and 3 days old,
or 6821 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 2005.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2005?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2005?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2005.
August 21, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2005:
- Bob Moog
Inventor of the Moog synthesizer.
- Martin Dillon
American educator and tenor (d. 2005).
- Robert Moog
Electronic engineer and inventor of the moog synthesizer (d. 2005).
- Dahlia Ravikovitch
Israeli poet and translator (b. 1936).
- Marcus Schmuck
Austrian mountaineer and author (d. 2005).
- Li Wei
- Antonio de Ligne
- Dahlia Ravikovitch (דליה רביקוביץ')
- Zbigniew Dłubak
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 2005:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 2005:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
- The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
- Rihanna - Pon de Replay
- Bow Wow - Let Me Hold You
- Missy Elliott - Lose Control
August 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- James Blunt - You're Beautiful
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
- 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
- Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
August 21, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
- Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
- Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
- Fantasia - Free Yourself
- Lyfe Jennings - Must Be Nice
August 21, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura
- Luis Fonsi - Nada Es Para Siempre
- Daddy Yankee - Lo Que Paso, Paso
- Don Omar - Reggaeton Latino
- Juanes - La Camisa Negra
August 21, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Serenity
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk
Country: United States of America
The Illusionist
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Neil Burger
Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell
Country: United States of America
Saved!
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Brian Dannelly
Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit
Country: United States of America
A Prairie Home Companion
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly
Country: United States of America
Slither
Release year: 2005
Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson
Country: United States of America
August 21, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Beautiful People
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar
Outrageous Fortune
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Time Bomb
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Erin Berry
American Dragon: Jake Long
Release year: 2005
Country: United States of America
August 21, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Collapse
By: Jared Diamond
Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.
Lifeguard
By: James Patterson, Andrew Gross
The wildest thriller by "one of America’s most influential authors" (New York Times Working as a lifeguard at a luxury Florida resort, Ned Kelly finds the woman of his dreams.
Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.
Chill Of Fear
By: Kay Hooper
Kay Hooper, a New York Times bestseller, turns up the heat while chilling readers to the bone. She has a new suspense novel which distills the essence fear.
The Historian
By: Elizabeth Kostova
You, perceptive reader, I leave my history Late one night. While exploring her father's library, an 18-year-old finds an old book and a cache with yellowing letters.
August 21, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bonnie's Bookstore
The Adventures of El Ballo
Biniax
Pac-Pix
Bankshot Billiards 2
Who was the US President on August 21, 2005?
On August 21, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2005?
On August 21, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 2005?
On August 21, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
What happened in 2005?
2005 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
- Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
- Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.
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What was the calendar for August 2005?
August 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
