Wednesday August 24, 2005: on this day

August 24, 2005 was the 236th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 2005, who was born and died on August 24, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Brokeback Mountain, directed by Ang Lee), TV series (e.g. Beautiful People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 2005?


August 24, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 236th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2005 can also be written as 8/24/2005 in the US and as 24/8/2005 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2005 in August 2005 calendar

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August 24, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2005:

  • Jeanvie conflict between israel and palestine:
  • Shmuel matt (a british haredi jew) is killed and sammy weissbard (an american friend) is injured when a palestinian attacker attacked them in jerusalem.
  • For the continued construction of the israeli west bank barrier, the israeli government orders the seizing of palestinian land near maale adumim, an israeli settlement.
  • Five palestinians, including islamic jihad leader ribhi amara, were killed in a gun battle following an israeli raid at the palestinian refugee camp tulkarm in west bank. israel claims that the five militants were all killed, but eye witnesses claim that three of them were teenagers.
  • Thousands fled their homes after heavy floods in germany, austria, and switzerland.
  • Chinese railroad workers in tibet laid rail track tracks on the tanggula mountain pass in tibet's tanggula mountains at 5,072m (16,640 feet) above sea level. this elevation surpasses the peruvian highest railway of 255m (837ft). this section of qinghai-tibet railway has become the world's highest railway. lhasa is also included in this railway, which has a station at 5,068m (16,627 feet) above sea level. it is expected that the railway will open in 2005.
  • American televangelist pat robertson, a former presidential candidate, apologizes for calling to assassinate venezuelan president hugo chavez.

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August 24, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $45.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.53

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 110.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1909 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.264 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.22 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6812 GBP

August 24, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lille - Toulouse : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Fulham : 4 - 1
  • Blackburn - Tottenham : 0 - 0
  • Bolton - Newcastle : 2 - 0
  • Chelsea - West Brom : 4 - 0
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August 24, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 01:10 pm.

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 24, 2005?


Famous people born on August 24, 2005:

  • Poet Goldberg

    American child of noted family, soleil moon frye and producer jason goldberg.

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 5 days old,

or 970 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6792 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 2005?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2005.

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August 24, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2005:

  • Mario Fara
  • Ambrogio Fogar
  • Guo Zhenqing
  • Joe Strawder
  • Kaleth Morales (21)

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 2005:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 24, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Gold Digger
  4. - Cater 2 U
  5. - Like You

August 24, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2005 was Nada Es Para Siempre by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  2. - La Tortura
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - Rakata
  5. - Mayor Que Yo

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August 24, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Randy Quaid

Country: United States of America

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

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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

August 24, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

August 24, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Match Me If You Can

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In This Heart of Mine, you met Kevin Tucker, the star quarterback. Get ready to meet Heath Champion, his agent and Annabelle Granger (the girl most likely to be a shark).

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.

Until I Find You by John Irving

Until I Find You

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Until I Find You tells the story of Jack Burns, an actor who lived and loved his family, while also exploring the mysteries surrounding his parents.

Double Tap by Steve Martini

Double Tap

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Madriani now has to deal with a daunting piece of ballistics evidence. A so-called double tap - two bullet wounds that are tightly packed in the victim's head. These shots could only have been made by a skilled marksman.

The Last True Story I'Ll Ever Tell by John Crawford

The Last True Story I'Ll Ever Tell

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John Crawford, a National Guardsman, tells the story of the war in Iraq, following the example of Michael Herr's Dispatches. He joined the Florida National Guard to pay his college tuition.

August 24, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battrick

Battrick

Platform: Internet browser

Genre: MMOMG

Bliss the Game for Lovers

Bliss the Game for Lovers

Platform: Android, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows (all Java supported)

Genre: Romance

Publisher: Games for Loving

Cold War

Cold War

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, Linux, Mac OS X

Genre: Stealth

Publisher: DreamCatcher Games Linux Game Publishing (Linux) Runesoft (Mac OS X)

Guild Wars

Guild Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: NCSOFT

187 Ride or Die

187 Ride or Die

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Driving

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on August 24, 2005?

On August 24, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2005?

On August 24, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 2005?

On August 24, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

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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.

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