Monday August 01, 2005: on this day

August 01, 2005 was the 213th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 2005, who was born and died on August 01, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 2005?


August 01, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 213th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2005 can also be written as 8/1/2005 in the US and as 1/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 01, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 2005:

  • Conflict in iraq: six us marines were killed in an insurgent attack on haditha, located 140 miles northwest from baghdad, iraq.
  • Anholt-gmi's survey of the top brands in the world has placed australia ahead of canada and switzerland as the "nation brand" leader. the top brand in last year's survey, sweden, fell to fifth, while the united states dropped to fourth from eleventh.
  • An explosion that occurred on a russian nuclear-powered submarine docked for decommissioning caused one person to be killed and another to be injured.
  • John garang, vice president of sudan and a key figure in the new peace agreement ending the second sudanese civil war is reported to have been killed along with 13 others in an airplane crash near the uganda–sudan border. (wikinews), reuters, (cnn), ap via yahoo!news), (link dead at 02:29 on 15 january 2007 (utc),): khartoum sees riots after garang's passing. (reuters) (link dead at 02:29, 15 jan 2007 (utc).
  • After garang's passing, violent riots break out in khartoum. (reuters) (link dead at 02:29 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • King fahd, the saudi arabian ruler, has died at the hospital at the tender age of 83. according to reports, he was in poor physical condition and was admitted to the hospital with acute pneumonia on may 27th. crown prince abdullah who has been an effective regent for many years, has accepted the throne. prince sultan, defence minister, will become the crown prince.
  • A new directive from the european union banning tobacco advertising goes into effect
  • After a five-month delay, president bush bypasses the senate to appoint john bolton united states ambassador to united nations. (wikinews). (yahoo news). (link dead at 02:29 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • Al-wafd, an opposition party in egypt, announces it will support numan gumaa for the presidency election next september
  • Nasa announces that astronauts will repair the discovery's bottom to ensure safety during re-entry (space.com), (science daily), (reuters) (link dead at 02:29, 15 jan 2007 (utc).
  • Paramilitary group united self-defence forces of colombia starts disarming in colombia
  • Brazil's liberal party leader valdemar costa neto resigns after he admitted to receiving money from the worker's party. (reuters) (link dead at 02:29, 15 jan 2007 (utc).
  • India's dayanidhi maran (communication minister) and hcl infosystems unveil a cheap "pc for india" that runs linux os at 9990 rupees.

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August 01, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.57
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.00

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 112.32 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2116 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2795 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.79 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.689 GBP

August 01, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Guingamp - Sedan : 1 - 1
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August 01, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 07:11 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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Who was born on August 01, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 18 days old,

or 976 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6836 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 2005?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2005.

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August 01, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 2005:

  • Anniebell Fitzgerald

    Anniebell Fitzgerald was a celebrated American jazz singer and pianist.

  • Chun Shao

    Chinese painter known for his traditional Chinese ink paintings.

  • Al Aronowitz

    American music journalist (born 1928).

  • Constant Nieuwenhuys

    Dutch artist, sculptor, and illustrator (d. 2005).

  • Wim Boost

    Dutch cartoonist and educator (b. 1918).

  • Wibo

    Dutch cartoonist (born 1918).

  • Fahd of Saudi Arabia (b. 1923)
  • Jeannou Lacaze
  • Mario Sbriccoli
  • Ariel Augusto Nogueira
  • Fahd dell'Arabia Saudita
  • Fahd ben Abdelaziz Al Saoud (فهد بن عبد العزيز آل سعود)
  • Fahd bin Abd Aziz

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 2005:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 2005:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Pon de Replay
  3. - Don't Cha
  4. - Lose Control
  5. - Let Me Hold You

August 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Beautiful youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ghetto Gospel
  4. - Since U Been Gone

August 01, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Cater 2 U
  4. - Free Yourself
  5. - Pimpin' All Over The World

August 01, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Amar Sin Ser Amada
  3. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  4. - La Camisa Negra
  5. - Lo Que Paso, Paso

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August 01, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Madagascar

Madagascar

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Country: United States of America

The Island

The Island

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Michael Bay

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi

Country: United States of America

Saved!

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

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

August 01, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Erin Berry

Weeds

Weeds

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 01, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

No Country For Old Men

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Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men strips the American crime novel to its core and expands it to include themes as old as the Bible as well as those that are bloodily current in No Country for Old Men.

The Interruption Of Everything by Terry McMillan

The Interruption Of Everything

By:

"Being a mother and wife for a lifetime has allowed me to have multiple careers, including being a chauffeur. A chef. An interior decorator.

Confessions Of A Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans

Confessions Of A Video Vixen

By:

This emotional memoir, written by a former video vixen, "Superhead", is part tell-all and part cautionary tale. It goes beyond celebrity glamour to show the inner workings a hip-hop dancer.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

By:

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.

Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich

Eleven on Top

By:

#1 New York Times#1 Wall Street Journal#1 Los Angeles Times#1 Entertainment Weekly#1 Publishers WeeklyStephanie plum is resigning as a fugitive agent.

August 01, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Nintendo, Samsung

Pac-Man World 3

Pac-Man World 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox Nintendo DS PSP Windows

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Namco, Electronic Arts (EU)

Conflict: Global Storm

Conflict: Global Storm

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: SCi 2K Games

Cross Racing Championship Extreme 2005

Cross Racing Championship Extreme 2005

Platform: PC

Publisher: Invictus Games

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: RedOctane (2005–2009) Activision (2006–)

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Who was the US President on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 2005?

On August 01, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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.

Discover how August 2005 calendar looked like.

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