Friday October 05, 2007: on this day

About October 5th, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: Merrill Lynch announces that it will write off approximately US$5 billion of investments in the quarter. This is its largest trading loss.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 2007 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kate Winslet, Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • #1 UK song: About You Now by Sugababes
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about October 5th, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on October 5th, 2007.

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What day of the week was October 05, 2007?


October 05, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2007 can also be written as 10/5/2007 in the US and as 5/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 05, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 2007:

  • Merrill lynch announces that it will write off approximately us$5 billion of investments in the quarter. this is its largest trading loss.
  • Two bomb explosions occurred in kidapawan city on mindanao, philippines. one child was killed and 36 others were injured.
  • Topps meat company has announced that it will cease business following the recall of 21.7 million pounds beef in the united states, linked to 30 cases e.coli-related illnesses.
  • Canada cancels the authorisation for the novartis anti-inflammatory drug prexige due to liver-related risks such as hepatitis.
  • Protests against the government in burma 2007:
  • The security forces of burma claim they are searching for four monks who led the protests.
  • In an open session, ibrahim gambari, united nations envoy, briefs security council about the current situation.
  • In a firefight, at least 25 shiite militia members were killed by american forces in iraq.
  • Marion jones has admitted to using banned substances in her athletic career. she is at risk of losing her five olympic medals.
  • Saudi arabia announced that it would overhaul its judiciary system, including the creation of a supreme and appeals court as well as new general courts to replace supreme judicial council.
  • Elections for the nepalese constituent assembly have been delayed by the seven party alliance of ruling party parties and the former communist party of nepal rebels. they are unable to end a deadlock on the republic issue and the voting system.
  • Selene, japan’s lunar probe, achieves orbit around the moon.
  • Burmese protests against the government in 2007: the burmese security force claims they are searching for four monks who led the protests. (ap via cnn). ibrahim gambari, united nations envoy, briefs the security council in an open session about the current situation.

October 05, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 05, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $158.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $41.93
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.17

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 116.97 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9804 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1782 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.506 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 165.35 JPY

October 05, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Mouscron : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Bochum : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Munich 1860 : 0 - 2
  • FC Koln - Offenbach : 4 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Wehen : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Clermont : 3 - 1
  • Amiens - Sedan : 2 - 1
  • Angers - Reims : 1 - 0
  • Boulogne - Le Havre : 0 - 3
  • Guingamp - Bastia : 0 - 1

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October 05, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 05, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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October 05, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

17%

The moon phase on October 05, 2007 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 2007 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 05, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:06 am and setting at 04:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 2007.

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Who was born on October 05, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 13 days old,

or 867 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6070 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2007?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 05, 2007.

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October 05, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 2007:

  • Alexandra Boulat
  • José Romão Dimas
  • Walter Kempowski
  • Kim Kyu-hwan
  • Vladimir Kuzin
  • Giuseppe Ardinghi
  • Justin Tuveri
  • Władysław Kopaliński
  • Fernando Rosas Pfingsthorn

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Ryzen Jobs

    Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Bravery Jobs

    Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.

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October 05, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 2007:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - The Way I Are
  4. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube
  5. - Bed

October 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 05, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - About You Now
  2. - Let Me Think About It
  3. - Valerie
  4. - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
  5. - Ayo Technology

October 05, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2007 was Bed by J. Holiday, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bed
  2. - Let It Go
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  4. - Shawty
  5. - No One youtube

October 05, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 05, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Ojala Pudiera Borrarte
  3. - Mi Corazoncito
  4. - Ella Me Levanto
  5. - Dimelo

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October 05, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Eastern Promises

Eastern Promises

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Josef Altin

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Live Free or Die Hard

Live Free or Die Hard

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Len Wiseman

Starring: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

October 05, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Women's Murder Club

Women's Murder Club

Release year: 2007

Country: United States of America

October 05, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

The Nine

By:

Jeffrey Toobin, an acclaimed journalist, takes us inside the chambers the Supreme Court, the country's most powerful and secretive legal body. He reveals the complicated dynamic between the nine

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

Pontoon by Garrison Keillor

Pontoon

By:

Garrison Keillor returns to Lake Wobegon in this New York Times bestseller. This is cause for celebration.

The Quickie by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

The Quickie

By:

THE #1 BESTSELLING SENSATION #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune 1 Washington Post #1 Entertainment Weekly #1 USA Today #1 Wall Street Journal James Patterson is America's most beloved thriller writer. He presents his most outrageous-and surprising-novel yet.

The Wheel Of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

The Wheel Of Darkness

By:

An ocean liner luxury on its maiden voyage across North Atlantic. Rich and decadent...An ancient Tibetan box with unknown contents, sealed with a frightening warning...

October 05, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 05, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Capcom Puzzle World

Capcom Puzzle World

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Capcom

Actua Pool

Actua Pool

Platform: PlayStation, Windows, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports (Pocket billiards)

Publisher: Gremlin Interactive (PC, PS) Zoo Digital Publishing (NDS)

BlackSite: Area 51

BlackSite: Area 51

Platform: PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Mario Strikers Charged

Mario Strikers Charged

Platform: Wii, Wii U (Virtual Console)

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Nintendo

Crash Time: Autobahn Pursuit

Crash Time: Autobahn Pursuit

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: Driving

Publisher: EU RTL Interactive; NA Crave Entertainment

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Who was the US President on October 05, 2007?

On October 05, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 2007?

On October 05, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 2007?

On October 05, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for October 2007?

October 2007 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.

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