Historical Events
Venice Film Festival
62nd Venice Film Festival: "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Ang Lee wins Golden Lion
- A stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge in Baghdad kills 1,199 people.
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Rotblat, Polish-British physicist, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (for work to end the nuclear arms race), dies at 96
- Michael Sheard, Scottish actor (The Empire Strikes Back), dies at 67
About August 31, 2005
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: The Importance Of Being Idle - Oasis
