August 17, 2005, was a Wednesday. It was 19 years, 4 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 17, 2005:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 17, 2005:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Four Brothers" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 7,066 days ago. Approximately 236 months have passed. It was the 229th day of 2005, in week 33. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on August 17, 2005, are now 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 79 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is August 17, 2005, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 2005 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Four Brothers is at the top of the box office.
Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Date My Mom", "My Super Sweet 16", and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". 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. People are playing video games such as "Pokémon FireRed Version", "FIFA Football 2005", "Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal", and "God of War".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Malcolm in the Middle", "The Proud Family", "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County", and "American Dragon: Jake Long". Children are playing with toys such as Betty Spaghetty (doll), Ello Creation System, Cosmolight Alien Eggs, and Furreal Luv Cubs.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 17, 2005.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 17, 2005.
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People in August 2005 were watching the following TV series:
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).
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
Children were playing with the following toys and games:
Popular video games that people were playing in August 2005.
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 17, 2011, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 17.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 17, 2005.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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