Friday January 28, 2005: on this day

January 28, 2005 was the 28th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 2005, who was born and died on January 28, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Me Love You by Mario), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Tilt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 2005?


January 28, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 28th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 2005 can also be written as 1/28/2005 in the US and as 28/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

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January 28, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 2005:

  • After pleading guilty, riggs bank agreed to pay $16 million in fines for violating the bank secrecy act by concealing millions of dollars in accounts owned by augusto pinochet (chilean despot) and equatorial guinea's top officials.
  • Michael mcmanus was the author of the u.s.-wide syndicated newspaper "ethics & religion" and was paid $10,000 by dhhs to write articles promoting a marriage initiative.
  • A guantanamo bay australian has claimed that u.s. agents have told him that they murdered his entire family and strung the interrogation area with fake photos of his wife, children and animals' heads. he claims he was sexually assaulted, and that menstrual blood was put all over his body before he was left alone in a cell without water.
  • Two masters in your mcdonald's happy meal
  • Nina wang, asia's wealthiest woman, has been formally charged with forgery in the will of her husband.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict - hamas is contesting their first election and has won the local elections in gaza.
  • Kim beazley, mark latham's successor, is unopposed in being re-elected as the leader of the australian labor party. this marks the fourth leadership transition since 1996, when the government was lost. (abc news).
  • Aceh is still recovering more than 1000 bodies per day a month after the tsunamis and earthquakes in 2004 indian ocean.
  • The latest investigation into dr. harold shipman, a serial killer in the uk, has revealed that 284 victims have been added to the list. this is the second victim since shipman left medical school.
  • In the face of us republican calls to him resign, 70 nobel prize laureates released a statement supporting united nations secretary general kofi ann.
  • Thailand's prime minister thaksin shinawatra demanded that malaysia extradite the separatist leader of gerakan mujahidin islam patani, also known as "jehkumir kuteh" or "abdul rahman ahmad", in addition to many other names. the malaysian government won't allow him to leave malaysia because he is malaysian, but they will cooperate as best they can
  • Seven people were killed by special forces in russia fighting against islamic militants. the incident took place in nalchik, near the chechnya border.
  • President of ireland mary mcaleese stirs controversy when she claims that nazis taught their children hatred for jews, just like northern ireland protestants taught them to hate irish catholics
  • At least 13 people are killed in a heavy snowstorm in algeria, which also paralyzes traffic in algiers.

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January 28, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 28, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.37
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $72.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.54
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.55
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.68

Exchange Rates on January 28, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 103.26 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2402 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1862 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.72 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6906 GBP

January 28, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Essen - Ein Trier : 2 - 2
  • FC Koln - Burghausen : 8 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Lorient : 2 - 0
  • Brest - Creteil : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Amiens : 1 - 0
  • Le Havre - Le Mans : 0 - 1
  • Sedan - Clermont : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - Chesterfield : 2 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cheltenham - Grimsby : 2 - 3
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January 28, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 28, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

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

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Who was born on January 28, 2005?


Famous people born on January 28, 2005:

  • Tomas Galvez
  • Vivaldo Semedo

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 22 days old,

or 1003 weeks

or 7021 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 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 January 28, 2005?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 28, 2005.

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January 28, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 2005:

  • Jacques Villeret

    French actor best known for his role in "le da(r]ner de cons", a comedy about france.

  • Jim Capaldi

    English songwriter and drummer (traffic), (d. 2005).

  • Lucien Carr

    Lucien Carr was a key figure in the Beat Generation literary movement, known for his friendships with Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg.

  • Glauco Gilardoni
  • Karen Lancaume
  • Paul A. Partain
  • Emo Roffi
  • Daniel Branca
  • Nicolas James «Jim» Capaldi
  • Karen Lancaume (Karen Bach
  • Jacques Villeret (Jacky Boufroura

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

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January 28, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 2005:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - 1, 2 Step
  3. - Lovers And Friends
  4. - Soldier
  5. - Drop It Like It's Hot

January 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Against All Odds
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  4. - Out Of Touch
  5. - I Believe In You

January 28, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - Lovers And Friends
  3. - Soldier
  4. - 1, 2 Step
  5. - How We Do

January 28, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2005 was Todo El Ano by Obie Bermudez, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 28, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Todo El Ano
  2. - Volverte A Ver
  3. - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
  4. - Te Buscaria
  5. - El Virus Del Amor

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January 28, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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

Brick

Brick

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Rian Johnson

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas, Emilie de Ravin, Meagan Good

Country: United States of America

Hard Candy

Hard Candy

Release year: 2005

Directed by: David Slade

Starring: Patrick Wilson, Ellen Page, Sandra Oh, Odessa Rae

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

January 28, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Huff

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

Fungus the Bogeyman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

January 28, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Afterburn by Zane

Afterburn

By:

Yardley Brown, a Washington, D.C. chiropractor, goes to the bank to make deposits to his account. Yardley Brown has been earning some interest in Rayne waters for a while.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

State of Fear by Michael Crichton

State of Fear

By:

Tokyo, Los Angeles, Antarctica, Solomon Islands. . . An intelligence agent raced to gather all the pieces to stop a global disaster.

A Salty Piece of Land by Jimmy Buffett

A Salty Piece of Land

By:

It's Jimmy Buffett, the bestselling author of "A Pirate looks at Fifty" and a hero to parrotheads all over the world, who gives readers a hilarious adventure set in the Caribbean that involves a lighthouse and a mystery and more …

God'S Politics by Jim Wallis

God'S Politics

By:

The New York Times Bestseller God's Politics resonated with Americans who were disenchanted by how the Right had coopted all talk of integrating religious values into politics and with the Left.

January 28, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ArchLord

ArchLord

Platform: Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: Webzen (former) Codemasters (former)

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Bust-a-Move DS

Bust-a-Move DS

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco Games; EU 505 Games

Crime Life: Gang Wars

Crime Life: Gang Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Konami

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 January 28, 2005?

On January 28, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2005?

On January 28, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 2005?

On January 28, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 2005?

January 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2005 calendar looked like.

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