What happened on Monday August 08, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2005:

• Iran Resumes Nuclear Program Iran recommenced its nuclear activities at the uranium enrichment plant near Isfahan, escalating international tensions regarding its nuclear capabilities.
• UN Oil-for-Food Scandal Deepens A UN-appointed panel released its third report on the Oil-for-Food Program, revealing significant corruption. Benon Sevan was accused of receiving nearly $150,000 in cash bribes, and Alexander Yakovlev, a former UN procurement officer, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from contractors.
• Bush Signs Energy Policy Act President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act, promoting increased domestic oil and gas production and authorizing construction of new nuclear power plants, signaling a significant energy policy shift.
• Suicide Bombing in Fujian, China A suicide bomber attacked in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province in Southeastern China, resulting in 32 casualties (killed and injured).
• John H. Johnson, Publishing Mogul Dies John H. Johnson, a pioneering African-American publisher and entrepreneur who founded Ebony and Jet magazines, passed away at 87. He was one of the first Black billionaires in the United States and a significant figure in African-American media.
• Lutheran Church Debates Same-Sex Marriage The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's top legislative body was set to vote on ordaining gay clergy and blessing same-sex marriages, reflecting ongoing denominational tensions regarding biblical interpretations of homosexuality.
• Space Shuttle Discovery Landing Delayed NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery's landing was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Mission Control Houston outlined six potential landing sites, including Kennedy Space Center, Edwards Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range.
• Gene Mauch, Baseball Manager Dies Gene Mauch, a legendary baseball manager known for his strategic gameplay and long career in Major League Baseball, passed away at age 80. He managed several teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos.
• Death of Monica Sjöö, Swedish Artist Monica Sjöö, a prominent Swedish artist known for her feminist and environmental art, passed away at age 67 after battling cancer. She was a significant figure in the feminist art movement of the 20th century.
• Chile Restricts Migration to Easter Island The Chilean government announced limitations on migration to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), likely to preserve the island's unique cultural heritage and ecological balance.

Events in 2005

August 08, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2005

August 08, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.41

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2005:

• 1 USD = 112.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2145 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2611 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.48 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6917 GBP

August 08, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Aachen : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Clermont : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Preston - Derby : 1 - 1

August 08, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 220th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2005 can also be written as 8/8/2005 in the US and as 8/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 2005:

• Barbara Bel Geddes

  Acclaimed American actress known for her role as Miss Ellie in the TV series Dallas and her memorable performance in Alfred Hitchcock's...

• John H. Johnson

  Pioneering African American publisher who founded Johnson Publishing Company and transformed Black media representation through iconic...

• Gene Mauch

  Gene Mauch was a prominent Major League Baseball player and manager, known for his extensive career spanning multiple teams and decades in...

• Monica Sjöö

  Swedish-english painter (b. 1938).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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 08, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:11 am and setting at 10:10 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 08, 2005

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Someone born on August 08, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 5 days old,

or 1031 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7218 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2005?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2005.

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