Historical Events
Sports History
American sprinter Justin Gatlin blitzes field to win 100m in 9.88 at the World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland
- In one of cricket history's closest Tests, and despite a brave unbeaten 43 from Australian tail-ender Brett Lee, England sneaks a 2-run win in series turning 2nd Test at Edgbaston
Famous Deaths
Peter Jennings (1938-2005)
Canadian-American news anchor (ABC Evening News), dies of lung cancer at 67
About August 7, 2005
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 1 month and 17 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
