Thursday January 20, 2005: on this day

January 20, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 20th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2005 can also be written as 1/20/2005 in the US and as 20/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on January 20, 2005:

• George w. bush is inaugurated at washington, d.c., for his second term, as the 43rd president of the united states.
• After receiving a million-dollar aid deal from china, grenada switched recognition from taiwan to the republic of china (taiwan). this makes 25 countries now recognize the roc.
• Unrest in belize over new taxes is boiling over. people set fire to government offices, union workers strike, shutting down ports, and closing water services. according to reports, the united kingdom will send 1500 soldiers to help maintain peace. belizetimes belize channel 5 belize channel 7
• Israeli-palestinian conflict - israeli soldiers kill a palestinian boy aged 13-14 years old after he points his toy rifle at them. another palestinian boy 13-years-old was walking near rafah with his parents when he was shot.
• George w. bush, the united states president, is sworn in to his second term. he pledged to pursue "freedom in every part of the world".
• U.s. vice president dick cheney blams saddam hussein's slow pace for iraqi reconstruction. "i think the hundreds and thousands of people who were killed at that time, including anyone who had the courage to challenge him, made it more difficult than i thought."
• During the inauguration of george w. bush, a series of anti-war rallies and protests took place in washington dc and other major cities. some snowball throwing protesters are confronted by police with pepper spray, batons and batons.
• Hajj pilgrims celebrate eid ul-adha, saudi arabia. they prepare to stone the pillars representing satan and eat the meat of a newly killed animal while also giving meat to the less fortunate as qurbani. hajj celebrations will be held all over the globe, but some will wait till friday.
• Sheik abdul-aziz al-sheik al-sheik is the most prominent islamic cleric in saudi arabia. he uses his hajj sermon again to condemn terrorism. he says that terrorists "were lured" by the devil and adds, "faith doesn't mean killing muslims or nonmuslims who live with us, it doesn't mean shedding blood, terrorising, or sending body parts flying."
• Republic of ireland is one of the last countries that uses non-metric speed limits. it officially changed all road signs and regulations to use kilometers per hour (km/h). northern ireland's speed limits are still in miles per hour (mph).
• The supreme court of ukraine dismisses viktor yanukovych, the appeal by the prime minister, and confirms that viktor yushchenko won the presidential election.
• President of guinea lansana conte survives an assassination attempt
• Brazil offers mediation to colombia and venezuela over rodrigo granda's capture.
• After vice president david waisman falls during a tv interview in peru, president alejandro toledo demandes that any criticisms of his government be moderated.
• Cuba announces that it will ban smoking in public places starting next month. cuba's most important export is cigarettes.
• With the selection of jurors, bernie ebbers (ex-ceo of worldcom) begins his trial in new york.
• Opportunity, mars's roving robot, uses its spectrometers in order to prove heat shield rock is meteorite. it is the first such meteorite to be discovered on another planet.
• Walt disney company has announced that river country, the water park, will be closing permanently.
• A solar flare solar flare#hazards

January 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $69.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.61

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2005:

• 1 USD = 103.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2328 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1892 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.96 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6914 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 04:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 2005

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Famous people born on January 20, 2005:

• Enso González
• Emily Wörle

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

• Paul Stanley

  Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

• Patricia Neal

  American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

• Erin Wasson

  Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

• David Lynch

  American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

• Bill Maher

  American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

• Omar Sy

  French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

• Lorenzo Lamas

  American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

• Duniya Vijay

  Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

• Rainn Wilson

  Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

• DeForest Kelley

  Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 2005?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 2005.

Famous people died on January 20, 2005:

• Miriam Rothschild

  British biologist and author known for her work in entomology and conservation.

• Jan Nowak-Jeziorański

  Polish journalist and politician (b. 1913).

• Per Borten

  Norwegian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of norway (b. 1913).

• Roland Frye

  American literary critic and theologian (born in 1921).

• Gianni Giadresco
• Nicola Badaloni
• Parveen Babi
• Christel Justen
• Jean-François Ballereau

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

• Barbara Stanwyck

  Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

• Audrey Hepburn

  Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

• Beatrice Lillie

  Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

• Meat Loaf

  American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

• Johnny Weissmuller

  Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

• Mira Furlan

  Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

• Louis Seigner

  Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

• Carl Switzer

  Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

• Isaly Hepburn

  Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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Holidays on January 20, 2005:

• Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
• Euthymus
• Desiderius
• Meinrad
• Epiphanius of Pavia
• Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
• Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
• The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 2005:

• Saint Fabian

January 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
4. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
5. Destiny's Child - Soldier

January 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You

January 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
5. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step

January 20, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 2005 was Todo El Ano by Obie Bermudez, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Obie Bermudez - Todo El Ano
2. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
3. Ricardo Arjona - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
4. Paulina Rubio - Dame Otro Tequila
5. Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte