Historical Events
Music History
US Postal Service christens a Los Angeles facility as "The Ray Charles Station"
Famous Deaths
- Denis D'Amour, Canadian heavy metal guitarist (Voivod), dies of cancer at 45
- Ed White, Canadian professional wrestler (b. 1949)
- Gerry Fitt, Northern Irish politician (Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party), dies at 79
- Robert Denning, American interior designer, dies at 78
2005 Highlights
About August 26, 2005
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: I'll Be Ok - Mcfly
