Saturday April 23, 2005: on this day

April 23, 2005 was the 113th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 2005, who was born and died on April 23, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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. Loveless) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2005?


April 23, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2005 can also be written as 4/23/2005 in the US and as 23/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

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April 23, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2005:

  • Three suspected palestinian militants were arrested by israeli security forces on the geha highway, near ra'annana in israel. the police arrived and found the three suspects in their cars. a fourth suspect fled the scene. after receiving high alert about a "rolling" suicide bombing attack, the israeli police set up roadblocks and checkpoints earlier in the night. (haaretz),
  • Beit furik checkpoint: a palestinian teenager is found with 4 pipe bombs.
  • A qassam rocket was fired towards the northern gaza community. there were no casualties. a soldier was also stabbed by palestinian militants near ganim settlement. he sustained moderate injuries.
  • Laos discovers a rodent species that represents a new mammal family, laonastidae. this is the first discovery of a new family of mammals since 1974.
  • Bangladesh claims that the bsf shot and killed two farmers from bangladesh who crossed into indo-bangla territory at hairharpur. officials in india claim that the guards only shot at two bangladeshis who were trying to enter west bengal.
  • Youtube uploaded the first and second videos.
  • The first youtube video, titled "me at the zoo", was published by co-founder jawed karim.

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April 23, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Milan - Parma : 3 - 0
  • Siena - Udinese : 2 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Westerlo : 3 - 2
  • Beveren - Lokeren : 0 - 2
  • Club Brugge - Germinal : 6 - 0
  • Gent - Genk : 0 - 1
  • Oostende - FC Brussels : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Bochum : 3 - 1
  • Bielefeld - Freiburg : 3 - 1
  • Dortmund - Kaiserslautern : 4 - 2
  • Hamburg - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 0
  • Hertha - Schalke 04 : 4 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Osasuna - Ath Madrid : 1 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Villarreal : 2 - 1
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April 23, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Apr 24, 2005.

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Who was born on April 23, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 26 days old,

or 990 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6935 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 2005?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 2005.

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April 23, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2005:

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Tomothy Brown

    Renowned physicist known for his work on quantum mechanics.

  • Joh Bjelke-Petersen

    New zealand-australian farmer and politician, 31st premier of queensland (d. 2005).

  • Al Grassby

    Australian journalist and politician (b. 1928).

  • Romano Scarpa

    Italian illustrator and author (d. 2005).

  • Robert Farnon

    Canadian-english trumpet player, composer and conductor (b. 1917).

  • Earl Wilson

    American baseball player, coach and educator (b. 1934).

  • Achille Roncoroni
  • Andre Gunder Frank
  • Sandy

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Darene Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright known for his works like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

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April 23, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2005:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2005:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2005:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Hate It Or Love It
  3. - Since U Been Gone
  4. - Lonely
  5. - Obsession (No Es Amor)

April 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - Switch
  4. - Candy Shop
  5. - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 23, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hate It Or Love It
  2. - 1 Thing
  3. - Truth Is
  4. - Candy Shop
  5. - Ordinary People

April 23, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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April 23, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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

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

Fierce People

Fierce People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Griffin Dunne

Starring: Diane Lane, Donald Sutherland, Anton Yelchin, Chris Evans

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

April 23, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

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

April 23, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Place Like Home by Mary Higgins Clark

No Place Like Home

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A riveting thriller by America's Queen of Suspense sees a young woman lured back to her childhood home, the place she longs to return.

Memory And Identity by John Paul II

Memory And Identity

By:

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.

The Broker by John Grisham

The Broker

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Ya-Yas In Bloom by Rebecca Wells

Ya-Yas In Bloom

By:

Rebecca Wells's third book in her Ya-Ya trilogy is a delight. It includes Little Altars Everywhere, and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Brotherhood.

Blood Brother by Anne Bird

Blood Brother

By:

What happens if you are given up for adoption as a child and reestablish contact with your biological relatives only to find out that your brother is a murderer?

April 23, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Adventures of El Ballo

The Adventures of El Ballo

Platform: Mac OS, Mac OS X

Genre: Platform/Action

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Big Brain Academy

Big Brain Academy

Platform: Nintendo DS, Virtual Console (Wii U)

Genre: Puzzle, educational

Publisher: Nintendo

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Platform: Xbox, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade

Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai

EyeToy: Chat

EyeToy: Chat

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: chat

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 23, 2005?

On April 23, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2005?

On April 23, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2005?

On April 23, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

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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 April 2005?

April 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 2005 calendar looked like.

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