What happened on Monday August 15, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2005:

• Israel's Gaza Strip Disengagement Israel initiated its unilateral disengagement plan, beginning the process of evicting all Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip and four settlements in the northern West Bank. This significant geopolitical move marked a pivotal moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aiming to reduce tensions and redefine territorial boundaries.
• 60th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Many countries commemorated the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. In Beijing, an arts performance gala was held. In Japan, Emperor Akihito led a large-scale ceremony where Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi formally apologized to the Japanese people for the suffering caused during World War II. The ceremony was met with scattered protests, reflecting the complex historical tensions surrounding Japan's wartime actions.
• Helsinki Agreement in Aceh The Helsinki Agreement was signed between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of Indonesia, effectively ending nearly three decades of armed conflict in the Aceh region. This landmark peace deal represented a significant diplomatic breakthrough in resolving a long-standing regional dispute.
• India's Independence Day India celebrated its 68th Independence Day, commemorating the nation's liberation from British colonial rule in 1947 and honoring the struggle for national sovereignty.
• CBC Labor Dispute The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation locked out 5,500 members of the Canadian Media Guild due to stalled labor negotiations. The dispute centered on the broadcaster's push for contract employees over full-time positions, causing significant disruption to media operations across Canada.
• Phil Mickelson Wins PGA Championship Professional golfer Phil Mickelson secured victory at the 2005 PGA Championship, further solidifying his status as a top-tier golfer in the sport's competitive landscape.
• James Dougherty Noted James Dougherty, the first husband of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe, was mentioned. Born in 1921, he was an important figure in Monroe's early life before her rise to Hollywood stardom.

Events in 2005

August 15, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2005

August 15, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.48
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.28 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1998 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2546 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.17 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6829 GBP

August 15, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Cottbus : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Chateauroux - Reims : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Port Vale - Brentford : 1 - 0

August 15, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2005 can also be written as 8/15/2005 in the US and as 15/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 15, 2005:

• Bendapudi Venkata Satyanarayana

  Indian dermatologist and academic (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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. Missy Elliott - Lose Control

August 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 15, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 01:43 am.

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 15, 2005

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Someone born on August 15, 2005 is:

19 years 8 months old,

or 236 months and 29 days old,

or 1030 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7212 days old,

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