Historical Events
- After beating South Africa the previous weekend, New Zealand clinch their 6th Tri Nations Rugby Series with a 34-24 win over Australia in Auckland; All Blacks winger Doug Howlett crosses for 3 tries
Famous Weddings
- Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kevin Nealon (51) weds actress Susan Yeagley (33) inside the town hall in Bellagio, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Richard S.R. Fitter, British ornithologist and botanist (b. 1913)
- William Rehnquist, American lawyer and 16th Chief Justice of the United States (1986-2005), dies in office at 80
2005 Highlights
About September 3, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 8 months and 25 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
