Historical Events
- President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya of Mauritania is overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudi Arabia
Famous Deaths
- Françoise d'Eaubonne, French feminist (b. 1920)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About August 3, 2005
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 8 months and 24 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
