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August 4th, 2005

August 4th, 2005, was a Thursday. It was Day 216 of 2005. The decade was the 2000s.

17 years, 9 months, and 24 days have passed since August 4th, 2005.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

On This Day

On this day.

What happened on August 4th, 2005?

  • The first episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is aired.
Song charts

Music charts.

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 4th, 2005.

  • United States: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
  • United Kingdom: You're Beautiful - James Blunt

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 4th, 2005.

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
  • Pon de Replay - Rihanna
  • Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
  • Don't Cha - The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes
  • Don't Phunk With My Heart - The Black Eyed Peas
Play the top hits from 2005.
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2005. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mario, Kanye West, 50 Cent and James Blunt.
Wedding Crashers

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "Wedding Crashers" was at the top of the box office on August 4th, 2005.

Take me back to August 4th, 2005!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is August 4th, 2005, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.

In America, the song We Belong Together by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, You're Beautiful by James Blunt is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Wedding Crashers is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded.

Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. It's 2005, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Mario, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Kanye West and Ciara. Satirical factoids about actor Chuck Norris are extremely popular at the moment. These "Chuck Norris Facts" consist of absurd hyperbolic claims about Norris' toughness.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lloyd Avery II, Tara Correa-McMullen, Rosa Parks, and Eddie Guerrero would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "ER", "Charmed", "Futurama", and "The O.C.". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Killzone", "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory", "Lego Star Wars: The Video Game", and "Guild Wars".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "That '70s Show", "That's So Raven", "Danny Phantom", and "Veronica Mars". Popular toys at the moment include Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, VideoNow (portable player), RoboSapien (toy robot), and the PSP.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 4th, 2005.

  • Team Aniston VS Team Jolie.

    Team Aniston VS Team Jolie.

    The divorce of actor Brad Pitt and Friends actress Jennifer Aniston continued to dominate celebrity gossip magazines and websites throughout 2005. When the couple announced their split in January, the media began speculating about whether Pitt had cheated on his wife with Jolie, who had starred alongside him in the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". In the months that followed, fans continued to split themselves into two teams: Team Aniston and Team Jolie.

  • Chuck Norris Facts.

    Chuck Norris Facts.

    Satirical factoids called "Chuck Norris Facts" began to take off in popularity in 2005.

  • Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day went on to win a Grammy for 2005's Record of the Year.

  • 2005 in music.

    2005 in music.

    Popular music artists in 2005 included 50 Cent, The Game, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Mariah Carey, The Pussycat Dolls, Missy Elliott, The Black Eyed Peas, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown and Kanye West.

  • The highest paid celebrities in 2005.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2005.

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2005 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson, George Lucas, Shaquille O'Neal, Steven Spielberg, Johnny Depp, Madonna, Elton John and Tom Cruise.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    In 2005, the best NBA players were Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Shawn Marion, Ben Wallace and Gilbert Arenas.

  • Time Person of the Year 2005.

    Time Person of the Year 2005.

    U2 singer Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates were listed as the "Time Person of the Year 2005" under the title "The Good Samaritans."

  • Kelly Brook.

    Kelly Brook.

    English model Kelly Brook was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2005.

  • 2005 in movies.

    2005 in movies.

    Movies released in 2005 included Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, King Kong, Madagascar, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, War of the Worlds, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, Hitch, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Brokeback Mountain, Sin City, Walk the Line, Pride & Prejudice and Capote.

  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world.

    In 2005, the best soccer players were Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry, Andriy Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini, Adriano, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kaká, Samuel Eto'o and John Terry.

  • Cameras on phones become the norm.

    Cameras on phones become the norm.

    By 2005 and 2006, cameras on cellphones had become the norm. People could now take photographs and record videos in an instant. This was the beginning of a new era in which no event would go uncaptured.

  • Crash.

    Crash.

    The film "Crash" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005.

  • Bebo.

    Bebo.

    A social network called Bebo was becoming the latest craze in countries such as Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

  • Happy Slapping.

    Happy Slapping.

    A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.

  • MySpace.

    MySpace.

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.

  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids.

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots.

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.

  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out.

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.

  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically.

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.

  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.

  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.

  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM.

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 17 years, 9 months, and 24 days have passed since August 4th, 2005.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 31 of 2005.
  • Leap Year: 2005 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on August 4th, 2005, are now 17 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 2005 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1123110000.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 4th, 2005.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to August 4th, 2005.

  • July 5th, 2005: The single "Gold Digger" is released by rapper Kanye West.
  • July 7th, 2005: The July 7th attacks occur in London, England.
  • July 8th, 2005: Fantastic Four (2005) is released.
  • July 8th, 2005: British horror film The Descent (2005) is released.
  • July 9th, 2005: Ireland: Oxegen 2005 takes place at Punchestown Racecourse. Green Day, The Frames, Snoop Dogg and the Foo Fighters are among the acts that play.
  • July 10th, 2005: The first episode of "Hogan Knows Best" is aired.
  • July 15th, 2005: The movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), starring Johnny Depp, is released in movie theaters.
  • July 15th, 2005: The comedy movie Wedding Crashers (2005) is released in cinemas.
  • July 16th, 2005: J. K. Rowling publishes her sixth novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.".
  • July 19th, 2005: Rupert Murdoch's News Corp purchases MySpace for $580 million.
  • July 20th, 2005: Same-sex marriage is legalized in Canada.
  • July 22nd, 2005: The Island (2005) is released.
  • July 22nd, 2005: A Brazilian man called Jean Charles de Menezes is shot dead by police on the London Underground after he is wrongly suspected of being a terrorist.
  • July 26th, 2005: 5,000 people lose their lives after nearly 40 inches of rain falls in Mumbai, India.
  • July 28th, 2005: The Provisional IRA officially calls an end to its armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland.
  • July 28th, 2005: The sketch comedy and improv game show "Wild 'n Out" debuts on MTV.
  • July 31st, 2005: Dolores McNamara wins a €115 million EuroMillions jackpot.
  • This date: August 4th, 2005
  • August 5th, 2005: The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) is released.
  • August 7th, 2005: TV anchor and journalist Peter Jennings dies from lung cancer at the age of 67.
  • August 8th, 2005: Mattafix release the song "Big City Life".
  • August 9th, 2005: Nickelback release their single "Photograph".
  • August 12th, 2005: Anthony Hutton wins the 6th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • August 14th, 2005: Football: Michael Essien signs for Chelsea.
  • August 17th, 2005: Israel begins its forced evacuation of settlers from the Gaza Strip.
  • August 18th, 2005: Rap star Eminem enters rehab for a dependency on sleeping pills.
  • August 18th, 2005: Serial killer Dennis Rader (BTK) is sentenced to 10 consecutive life sentences.
  • August 19th, 2005: The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) is released in cinemas.
  • August 22nd, 2005: The pet simulation game "Nintendogs" is released for the Nintendo DS.
  • August 24th, 2005: Soccer: Michael Owen signs for Newcastle United after an unsuccessful season at Spanish side Real Madrid.
  • August 28th, 2005: Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" wins Video of the Year at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 29th, 2005: Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans.
  • August 30th, 2005: The album "Late Registration" is released by Kanye West.
  • August 31st, 2005: Green Day release their single "Wake Me Up When September Ends".
  • September 2nd, 2005: Rapper Kanye West sparks controversy by stating that George W Bush "doesn't care about black people" during a live telethon for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 4th, 2005, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2005 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 4th, 2005 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 2005.

Television shows that people were watching in August 2005.

TV shows from August, 2005.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
American comedy sitcom.

Hogan Knows Best
Hogan Knows Best
Reality TV series about the family life of wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Medical drama television series.

The Office
The Office
The US version of The Office, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott.

House
House
Medical drama starring Hugh Laurie.

Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Sci-fi series.

Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
TV show about housewives living in suburban America.

Boston Legal
Boston Legal
TV show about a Boston law firm.

CSI: NY
CSI: NY
New York City version spin-off of the CSI franchise.

Lost
Lost
Mystery drama series about a group of plane crash survivors that are stranded on a strange island.

Joey
Joey
Short-lived spin-off show about the life of Friend's character Joey Tribbiani.

Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Spin-off of the original Stargate series.

Deadwood
Deadwood
Western television series.

Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
Car customization show hosted by rapper Xzibit.

The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Reality TV show starring Donald Trump.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.

Arrested Development
Arrested Development
American sitcom starring Michael Cera.

Cold Case
Cold Case
Crime series about a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.

Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Starring Charlie Sheen.

The O.C.
The O.C.
Teen drama sitcom.

Punk'd
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.

CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.

The Wire
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.

The Shield
The Shield
Police drama.

24
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.

Cars in 2005.

2005 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Lucerne, the Honda Civic (eighth generation), the Volkswagen Passat (B6), the Citroën C6, the Mercury Milan and the Dodge Charger (2005).

Cars in 2005.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on August 4th, 2005.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2005.

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender

American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County

Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars

Unfabulous
Unfabulous

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

LazyTown
LazyTown

Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig

Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom

Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill

My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot

Teen Titans
Teen Titans

That's So Raven
That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible
Kim Possible

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins

The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents

As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle

Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids

Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer

SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants

Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy

That '70s Show
That '70s Show

Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House

7th Heaven
7th Heaven

Toys

Popular toys and games in 2005.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2005.

The PSP
The PSP

The Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS

RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)

VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)

Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

The Xbox
The Xbox

Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls

The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2

Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in August of 2005.

Battlefield 2 2005
Battlefield 2
FPS game.

Guild Wars 2005
Guild Wars
MMO.

Psychonauts 2005
Psychonauts
Platform game developed by Double Fine Productions.

Lego Star Wars: The Video Game 2005
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game
Lego-based spin-off game that was based on the Star Wars universe.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 2005
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Stealth game.

God of War 2005
God of War
Third-person adventure game.

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 2005
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Game based on the television series.

Fight Night Round 2 2005
Fight Night Round 2
Boxing game published by EA Sports.

Tekken 5 2005
Tekken 5
The sixth installment in the series.

Gran Turismo 4 2005
Gran Turismo 4
Racing game for the PlayStation 2.

Resident Evil 4 2005
Resident Evil 4
Survival horror video game.

World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
The third game in the series.

Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2
FPS game.

Need for Speed: Underground 2 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2
Racing game.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 2004
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Released for the Game Boy Advance.

Halo 2 2004
Halo 2
FPS game that was released for the XBox 360.

Football Manager 2005 2004
Football Manager 2005
Soccer management game.

Killzone 2004
Killzone
FPS game.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Construction and management simulation.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
The third game in the series.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2005.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 4th, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 4th.

Louis Armstrong

Musician. Deceased
Born on August 4th, 1901
He was not alive on this date.

Barack Obama

US President.
Born on August 4th, 1961
He turned 44 on this day in 2005.

Meghan Markle

Actress.
Born on August 4th, 1981
She turned 24 on this day in 2005.

Marques Houston

Actor / Singer.
Born on August 4th, 1981
He turned 24 on this day in 2005.

Tom Parker

Singer. Deceased
Born on August 4th, 1988
He turned 17 on this day in 2005.

Cole Sprouse

Actor.
Born on August 4th, 1992
He turned 13 on this day in 2005.

Dylan Sprouse

Actor.
Born on August 4th, 1992
He turned 13 on this day in 2005.

Amber Gill

Love Island winner.
Born on August 4th, 1997
She turned 8 on this day in 2005.

Weather details

Weather on August 4th, 2005.

Historical weather information for August 4th, 2005.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 17.6 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 79.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 26.33 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 17.78 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 2539.75cm.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 4th, 2005.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 4th, 2005 was most likely conceived around November 11th, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 4th, 2005 is close to April 27th, 2006.

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Stats for August 4th, 2005

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about August 4th, 2005.

  • A total of 6,506 days have passed since this date.
  • 929 weeks have passed.
  • 562,118,400 seconds have passed since the August 4th, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 655,804,800 times.
  • Since August 4th, 2005, the Earth has travelled approximately 290,053,094,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 93,686,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 48,342,182 steps. That's about 21,485 miles!
  • Since this date, 6,745,421 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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