Historical Events
- Dennis Rader is sentenced to 175 years in prison for the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) serial killings in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- Massive power blackout hits the Indonesian island of Java, affecting almost 100 million people.
Famous Weddings
- Model and former Playboy Playmate Kylie Bax (30) weds photographer Spiros Poros in Delos, Greece
Famous Deaths
- Christopher Bauman, American wrestler (b. 1982)
- Gao Xiumin, Chinese comedy actress (b. 1959)
2005 Highlights
About August 18, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: You're Beautiful - James Blunt