Sunday May 01, 2005: on this day

May 01, 2005 was the 121st day of the year 2005, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 01, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 2005, who was born and died on May 01, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candy Shop by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 2005?


May 01, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2005 can also be written as 5/1/2005 in the US and as 1/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 2005:

  • The largest chinese computer company, lenovo group, acquires ibm's personal computer business for us$ 1.25 billion in cash and assumes 500 million of ibm’s debt.
  • A bomb explodes at a funeral and kills more than 30 iraqis.
  • Japan is informed by the united states that north korea may be testing another missile toward the sea of japan. this report has now been confirmed.
  • Astronomers confirmed that there is an extrasolar planet orbiting a brown dwarf, 2m1207a. this is the team's first ever infrared view to an exoplanet, they claim.
  • After china meets with taiwan's opposition leader lien chan, chen shui-bian, taiwan's president, chen shui-bian asks that the chinese government meet with him directly. china and taiwan are at odds over taiwan's increasing calls for independence from china.
  • Several suspects are being held by the us and iraqi militaries to be questioned in connection with the margaret hassan case. hassan was the director of care's iraq division. he was abducted by insurgents in october 2004. hassan is believed to have been killed.
  • Ten thousand protestors march in kathmandu, nepal, against the policies and practices of king gyanendra. they demand democracy be restored.
  • It plans to publish its own opinion on the murder of nicola calipari. the united states released classified information about the report that italian media have published.
  • Ricardo maduro (honduran president) and his daughter survived minor injuries after their plane crashed into the sea near tela.

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May 01, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Siena : 2 - 0
  • Juventus - Bologna : 2 - 1
  • Lecce - Lazio : 5 - 3
  • Messina - Sampdoria : 2 - 2
  • Palermo - Chievo : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Charleroi : 0 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Nurnberg : 1 - 0
  • Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Cottbus : 4 - 0
  • Ahlen - Saarbrucken : 2 - 3
  • Duisburg - Burghausen : 4 - 3
  • Ein Trier - Karlsruhe : 0 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Essen : 0 - 0
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May 01, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

33%

The moon phase on May 01, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 2005 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 01, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:41 am and setting at 01:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Who was born on May 01, 2005?


Famous people born on May 01, 2005:

  • Linda Fruhvirtová

    Czech tennis player.

  • Mone Chiba

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 27 days old,

or 986 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6906 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2005?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 01, 2005.

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May 01, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 2005:

  • Zi Zhi

    Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Kenneth Clark

    American psychologist and academic (b. 1914).

  • Peter Malkin
  • Mario Riondino
  • Giuseppe Rosati
  • Jhon Díaz (26)

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 2005:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 2005:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Hate It Or Love It
  3. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  4. - Lonely
  5. - Since U Been Gone

May 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely
  2. - Feel Good Inc
  3. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  4. - Hate It Or Love It
  5. - Signs

May 01, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2005 was 1 Thing by Amerie, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 1 Thing
  2. - Slow Down
  3. - Truth Is
  4. - Oh
  5. - Hate It Or Love It

May 01, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Camisa Negra
  2. - Aire
  3. - Hoy Como Ayer
  4. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
  5. - En Soledad

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May 01, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Martin Hancock

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd

The Mermaid Chair

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The second New York Times bestseller by the author of The Secret Life of Bees, and The Invention of Wings, is a stunning and mysterious chair that has been intricately carved with mermaids. It is located in the Benedictine monastery …

Honeymoon by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Honeymoon

By:

Don't reveal the end... don't tell the beginning. What does it feel like to be desired by all men and envied every woman? Wonderful.

With No One As Witness by Elizabeth George

With No One As Witness

By:

"[A] juicy serial killer whodunit."--USA Today"Delicately textured...achingly compassionate....It's one of George's best, and that's saying something."--Seattle Times The 13th novel in Elizabeth George's acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Inspector Linley crime

The Rising by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

The Rising

By:

The Rising is the beginning of a new Left Behind series, which will allow you to see the lives and times of your favorite characters prior to the Rapture.

Memory And Identity by John Paul II

Memory And Identity

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The pontiff spoke out for the first time about the moments following his 1981 gravely injured accident. He said he felt fearful and in pain, but a strange sense of confidence.

May 01, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Classified: The Sentinel Crisis

Classified: The Sentinel Crisis

Platform: Xbox

Genre: First Person Shooter

Publisher: Global Star Software

Ace Combat Advance

Ace Combat Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Namco

Yakuza

Yakuza

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii U, PlayStation 4

Genre: Action-adventure; Beat 'em up; Open world

Publisher: Sega

Destroy All Humans!

Destroy All Humans!

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Brigade E5: New Jagged Union

Brigade E5: New Jagged Union

Platform: Windows

Genre: Tactical RPG

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Who was the US President on May 01, 2005?

On May 01, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 2005?

On May 01, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 2005?

On May 01, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for May 2005?

May 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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