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Saturday August 20, 2005: on this day
August 20, 2005 was the 232nd day of the year 2005, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 2005, who was born and died on August 20, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 2005?
- August 20, 2005: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 2005?
- August 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 2005?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2005?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 2005?
What day of the week was August 20, 2005?
August 20, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 2005 can also be written as 8/20/2005 in the US and as 20/8/2005 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 2005: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 2005:
- Susilo bhambang yudhoyono was the president of indonesia. he ordered the police and the national intelligence agency to investigate after an outage that left around 100 million people without power.
- Northwest airlines mechanics went on strike
August 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Germinal : 3 - 1
- Beveren - Lierse : 4 - 1
- Charleroi - Mouscron : 1 - 0
- Club Brugge - Roeselare : 1 - 0
- Gent - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Le Mans : 0 - 0
- Bordeaux - Monaco : 1 - 0
- Lens - Auxerre : 7 - 0
- Lyon - Nancy : 1 - 0
- Metz - Strasbourg : 0 - 0
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Coventry - QPR : 3 - 0
- Crewe - Leicester : 2 - 2
- Crystal Palace - Plymouth : 1 - 0
- Derby - Cardiff : 2 - 1
- Hull - Brighton : 2 - 0
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Altrincham - Forest Green : 2 - 1
- Cambridge - Accrington : 3 - 1
- Canvey Island - Gravesend : 1 - 2
- Crawley Town - Hereford : 0 - 2
- Exeter - Morecambe : 2 - 0
August 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 2005 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 08:19 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 20, 2005?
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 18 years 8 months old,
or 224 months
or 974 weeks
or 6818 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 2005?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2005?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2005.
August 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 2005:
- Veto Delvecchio
Veto Delvecchio was an Italian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Floella Wilkins
Floella Wilkins was a British poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
- Krzysztof Raczkowski
Polish drummer and songwriter (b. 1970).
- Thomas Herrion
American football player (d. 2005).
- Ladislav Vychodil
- Clifford Williams
- Miljenko Kovačić
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 2005:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mermaid Chair
By: Sue Monk Kidd
The second New York Times bestseller by the author of The Secret Life of Bees, and The Invention of Wings, is a stunning and mysterious chair that has been intricately carved with mermaids. It is located in the Benedictine monastery …
Blink
By: Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.
Confessions Of A Video Vixen
By: Karrine Steffans
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.
New Rules
By: Bill Maher
Bill Maher is a pioneer of the new wave comedy artists who are helping to shape and influence political debates through their comedy. Maher is not only known for his humor, but also for his advocacy of truth over sensitivity …
No Country For Old Men
By: Cormac McCarthy
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.
August 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan
Super Mario Strikers
Battlefield 2
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
MX vs. ATV
Who was the US President on August 20, 2005?
On August 20, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2005?
On August 20, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2005?
On August 20, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
