What happened on Monday August 22, 2005?

Here's what happened on August 22, 2005:

• Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza Settlement Israeli forces completed the evacuation of Netzarim, the last remaining Israeli settlement in the Gaza Strip, involving approximately 500 settlers. Plans were made to continue evacuations in the West Bank.
• Iraq Constitution Draft Submission Iraq's parliament received a draft constitution minutes before the revision deadline, with the parliamentary vote on the constitution being delayed, signaling complex political negotiations.
• Sharon Announces West Bank Settlement Expansion Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced plans to expand large Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a controversial move with significant geopolitical implications.
• US Military Operations in Afghanistan US troops reported killing over 100 suspected militants during coordinated raids in southern and eastern Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing counterinsurgency efforts.
• Eric Rudolph Sentenced for Olympic Park Bombing Eric Rudolph received three additional life sentences without parole for his terrorist bombing at the Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, concluding a significant domestic terrorism prosecution.
• Investigation of Iraqi UN Envoy's Death US troops announced an investigation into the shooting death of the Iraqi envoy to the United Nations, who was fatally shot while opening his door to US soldiers in western Iraq, highlighting ongoing tensions.
• Maria Sharapova Becomes World No. 1 Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova became the first woman to reach the world number one ranking, replacing the injured Lindsay Davenport at the top of the WTA rankings.
• Voting Registration in Democratic Republic of Congo Voter registration commenced in the war-torn eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in preparation for upcoming elections, signaling potential democratic progress.
• New Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem unanimously elected Patriarch Theophilus III as the 141st Orthodox patriarch, replacing the previously ousted Irenaios I.
• Beirut Explosion Incident A large explosion in Beirut, Lebanon resulted in multiple injuries, causing significant local disruption and potential security concerns.
• President Bush Honors Veterans President George W. Bush honored veterans of Foreign Wars at their National Convention, recognizing military service and sacrifice.
• The Piano Man Returns Home The mysterious 'Piano Man', an unidentified individual found in England, was finally identified and returned to his home in Bavaria, Germany, resolving a peculiar international mystery.
• Meteorite Impact in Zimbabwe A 4.1-kg (9-pound) meteorite crashed into the Dotito area of Zambezi Escarpment in Zimbabwe, creating a 15-cm (6-inch) crater, demonstrating a rare localized celestial event.

Events in 2005

August 22, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 2005

August 22, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.54
• Apple AAPL: opens at $46.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.79
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.07
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.75

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.71 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2018 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2705 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.1 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.679 GBP

August 22, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Valenciennes - Bastia : 0 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Leiria - Sp Braga : 0 - 1

August 22, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2005 can also be written as 8/22/2005 in the US and as 22/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

Famous people died on August 22, 2005:

• Luc Ferrari

  Influential French avant-garde composer known for his pioneering work in musique concrète and electroacoustic music.

Famous people who died in 2005

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August 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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. Lifehouse - You And Me

August 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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 22, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
4. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
5. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 10:48 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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2005

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Someone born on August 22, 2005 is:

19 years 8 months old,

or 236 months and 22 days old,

or 1029 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7205 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2005.

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