Tuesday October 18, 2005: on this day

October 18, 2005 was the 291st day of the year 2005, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 18, 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 October 18, 2005, who was born and died on October 18, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Gold Digger by Kanye West), movies (e.g. Serenity, directed by Joss Whedon), TV series (e.g. Alborada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2005?


October 18, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2005 can also be written as 10/18/2005 in the US and as 18/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

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October 18, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2005:

  • Kenneth clarke, the ex-chancellor of the uk conservative party, has been eliminated from the race for the role of next leader.
  • Malawi food crisis: the united nations children's fund increases its appeal to malawi to usd13 million. this is in response to the humanitarian crisis that has seen 46,000 children severely malnourished.
  • Conflict in iraq: two u.s. marines and four insurgents from iraq are killed in western iraq.
  • William evan allan, last survivor of the first world war australian veteran, has died at the age of 106.
  • Spinnaker tower, portsmouth, is officially opened. the tower, which was five years late and cost a lot more than expected, offers the best vantage point in the uk. david greenhalgh, project manager, is trapped in the tower's glass elevator for more than an hour after the opening.
  • One of the two tunnels that carried traffic under baltimore's harbor was closed by authorities after a threat of explosive-filled vehicles being detonated.

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October 18, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $53.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.47
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.33

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 115.65 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1771 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2976 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.36 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6831 GBP

October 18, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Istres - Caen : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Preston : 2 - 2
  • Crystal Palace - Brighton : 0 - 1
  • Hull - Reading : 1 - 1
  • Ipswich - Coventry : 2 - 2
  • Leeds - Southampton : 2 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Torino - Bari : 0 - 0
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October 18, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 18, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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October 18, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 09:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 2005.

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Who was born on October 18, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 6 months old,

or 222 months and 6 days old,

or 966 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6763 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 2005?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2005.

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October 18, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2005:

  • Johnny Haynes

    English-scottish footballer (d. 2005).

  • Bill King

    English yachtsman, naval commander and author (d. 2012).

  • John Hollis

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Carlos António Gomes
  • Mustapha Skandrani
  • Aleksandr Nikolaevič Jakovlev
  • Alexandre Iakovlev (Александр Николаевич Яковлев)
  • William Evan Allan

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2005:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Photograph
  3. - Shake It Off
  4. - My Humps
  5. - Like You

October 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Push The Button
  2. - Don't Cha
  3. - We Be Burnin'
  4. - Tripping

October 18, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2005 was Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy Featuring Akon, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Soul Survivor
  2. - Gold Digger
  3. - Like You
  4. - Shake It Off
  5. - Run It! youtube

October 18, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Solo Quedate En Silencio
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Rakata
  5. - Ven Bailalo

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October 18, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Serenity

Serenity

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk

Country: United States of America

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

A History of Violence

A History of Violence

Release year: 2005

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt

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

October 18, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

Beautiful People

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Assassins by Oliver North and Joe Musser

The Assassins

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Jihadists attacked multiple targets in Saudi Arabia shortly after the sixth anniversary the September 11th attacks. They destroyed oil pumping equipment, shut down pipelines and assassinated most of them.

A Million Little Pieces by James Fre

A Million Little Pieces

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Memoir: Frey spent six weeks in rehab at the age of 23; Oprah's Book Club was announced Sept. 2005; all new editions will include an author's note stating that Frey "EURoembellished many details?"EUR?.

The Game by Neil Strauss

The Game

By:

An underground seduction lair is hidden in almost every major city around the globe. These lairs are where men can trade the most powerful techniques to charm women.

School Days by Robert B. Parker

School Days

By:

A Massachusetts boy is accused in mass murder. His socially powerful grandmother hires Spenser as an investigator to prove his innocence.

Never Have Your Dog Stuffed by Alan Alda

Never Have Your Dog Stuffed

By:

He is one of America's most well-known and acclaimed actors. He was a star on Broadway, a nominee for The Aviator and the only person to win Emmys for writing, acting and directing.

October 18, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Batman Begins

Batman Begins

Platform: Game Boy Advance GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Stealth, action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platformer/Adventure

Publisher: THQ

Archer Maclean's Mercury

Archer Maclean's Mercury

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: EU / NA Ignition Entertainment; JP SCEI

Atomic Betty

Atomic Betty

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Puzzle, Shooter

Publisher: Atari (EU) Namco (NA)

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, sports, simulation

Publisher: Activision, Zoo Digital Publishing

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2005?

On October 18, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2005?

On October 18, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2005?

On October 18, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 2005?

October 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2005 calendar looked like.

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