Monday December 26, 2005: on this day

December 26, 2005 was the 360th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 2005, who was born and died on December 26, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. The Book Of Daniel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 2005?


December 26, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2005 can also be written as 12/26/2005 in the US and as 26/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

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December 26, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2005:

  • One person is killed and six are injured in a gang-related shooting in toronto's busy shopping streets.
  • Jane creba, 15 years old, is shot dead and six other victims are injured in toronto's boxing day shooting. two gunmen opened fire near the eaton centre in toronto's foot locker.
  • There are memorial services all over the globe, including one in banda aceh (indonesia) attended by president susilo bambang yudhoyono to mark the first anniversary the 2004 indian ocean tsunami and earthquake that left 275,000 people dead or missing.
  • An explosion at the maksidom chain outlet on moskovsky prospect, saint petersburg, russia causes gas attacks that result in the hospitalization of many victims.
  • Ariel sharon, the prime minister of israel will have a cardiac catheterization performed to close a hole in his hearts. according to jerusalem doctors, the procedure is routine for this congenital defect.
  • Near a preschool, a qassam missile was fired at israeli kibbutz sa'ad. there are no injuries.
  • Seaquest dsv dvd released for the first time
  • Kerry packer, a major shareholder in pbl, has died from kidney failure at the tender age of 68.

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December 26, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 116.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1667 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3137 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0738 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.72 JPY

December 26, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - QPR : 1 - 0
  • Burnley - Stoke : 1 - 0
  • Cardiff - Plymouth : 0 - 2
  • Crewe - Hull : 2 - 2
  • Derby - Luton : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cambridge - Stevenage : 1 - 0
  • Exeter - Aldershot : 4 - 0
  • Forest Green - Hereford : 2 - 2
  • Gravesend - Dag and Red : 1 - 3
  • Halifax - Accrington : 2 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brechin - Clyde : 3 - 1
  • Dundee - Airdrie Utd : 2 - 3
  • Queen of Sth - St Mirren : 0 - 0
  • St Johnstone - Ross County : 1 - 1
  • Stranraer - Hamilton : 5 - 4

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ayr - Dumbarton : 2 - 0
  • Morton - Raith Rvs : 2 - 0
  • Partick - Stirling : 0 - 3
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December 26, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 26, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 01:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Who was born on December 26, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 26th

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December 26, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 24 days old,

or 955 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6689 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 December 26, 2005?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2005.

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December 26, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2005:

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Kerry Packer

    World series cricket was founded by an australian businessman (d. 2005).

  • Muriel Costa-Greenspon

    American actress and soprano (d. 2005).

  • Ted Ditchburn

    English manager and footballer (d. 2005).

  • Erich Topp

    German submarine commander (born 1914).

  • Viacheslav Platonov

    Russian volleyball player and coach (d. 2005).

  • Silvestro Marcucci
  • Karl Zuegg
  • Ciccino Sineri
  • Mikuláš Athanasov
  • John Diebold
  • Giuliana Pistoso

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Ricky Harris
    Ricky Harris

    American comedian, actor (b. 1962).

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December 26, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 2005:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Run It! youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  5. - Stickwitu

December 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 2005 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jailhouse Rock
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - JCB Song
  4. - Against All Odds
  5. - The Number Of The Beast

December 26, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - I Think They Like Me
  4. - Grillz
  5. - One Wish

December 26, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2005 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 26, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Mayor Que Yo
  5. - Amor Eterno

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December 26, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 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

Grandma's Boy

Grandma's Boy

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Nicholaus Goossen

Starring: Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, Peter Dante

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

December 26, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Anna Zielinski

Choo Choo Soul

Choo Choo Soul

Release year: 2005

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

December 26, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Predator by Patricia Cornwell

Predator

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Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates the disappearance of two Florida sisters. She follows clues that lead her to the psychoopathic depths of the mind of a serial killer.

Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter

Our Endangered Values

By:

President Jimmy Carter passionately defends the separation of church-state. He warns against fundamentalists who are intentionally blurring the boundaries between religion and politics.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

Teacher Man by Frank McCourt

Teacher Man

By:

A book that is both enthralling and revealing about the life of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a mega-bestselling author about teaching, about how one great storyteller found her voice.

The Lighthouse by P. D. James

The Lighthouse

By:

The elite can retreat to a safe and secure place off the coast of Cornwall.

December 26, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

EyeToy: Play 3

EyeToy: Play 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Mario Superstar Baseball

Mario Superstar Baseball

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Championship Manager 5

Championship Manager 5

Platform: Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Dead to Rights: Reckoning

Dead to Rights: Reckoning

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

Cal Ripken's Real Baseball

Cal Ripken's Real Baseball

Platform: Windows

Genre: Baseball MMOSG

Publisher: Netamin

history

Who was the US President on December 26, 2005?

On December 26, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2005?

On December 26, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2005?

On December 26, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 2005?

December 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2005 calendar looked like.

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