Sunday February 20, 2005: on this day

About February 20th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: Spain is the first country to vote on the proposed Constitution for the European Union. It passed by a large margin but with a low turnout.
  • Day of the week: February 20th, 2005 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kurt Cobain, Cindy Crawford
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Let Me Love You by Mario
  • #1 UK song: Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem
  • Popular movie: The Illusionist directed by Neil Burger

More about February 20th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on February 20th, 2005.

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What day of the week was February 20, 2005?


February 20, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 51st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 2005 can also be written as 2/20/2005 in the US and as 20/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 2005:

  • Spain is the first country to vote on the proposed constitution for the european union. it passed by a large margin but with a low turnout.
  • Hunter s. thompson, an american journalist and author, was found dead at his aspen home in colorado. it is believed that he committed suicide.
  • Japan and the united states release a joint statement stating that they have "common strategic goals" of easing tensions in taiwan strait. china condemns the statement, although it is welcomed by taiwan's government.
  • Ruud lubbers, u.n. high commissioner for refugees, resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment and continues to deny the same.
  • Spain's first national referendum was held on the european constitution. the spanish people voted to approve the treaty by a wide margin of 76.73% to 17.24%. the turnout was only 42.32%, despite both the government, and the main opposition party having campaigned for a "yes vote".
  • Michael mcdowell, the irish minister for justice, equality and law reform, directly accuses sinn fein leader gerry adams, martin mcguinness (both elected mps), and martin ferris td, of being on the ira army council. this is the first direct accusation by the irish government. bertie ahern, the irish prime minister, has meanwhile stated that he doesn't know the composition of the council.
  • Official results show that the socialist opposition party won an absolute majority in the 2005 portuguese parliament elections.
  • Voting in the early general elections of the turkish republic of northern cyprus was done by turkey. after the coalition led mehmet ali talat lost its majority in parliament, president rauf denktas called for an election. (bbc),
  • Us and eu join protests against faure gnassingbe, togo. the economic community of west african states, (ecowas), imposes sanctions on togo and suspends its membership in the organization. the us rejects his rule as legitimate and ceases all military assistance
  • Spain becomes the first country to vote in a referendum on ratification of the proposed constitution of the european union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout.

February 20, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Bologna : 2 - 0
  • Chievo - Lazio : 0 - 1
  • Palermo - Lecce : 3 - 2
  • Parma - Brescia : 2 - 1
  • Roma - Livorno : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge : 1 - 2
  • FC Brussels - Germinal : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • M'gladbach - Schalke 04 : 1 - 3
  • Stuttgart - Hertha : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Burghausen - Oberhausen : 2 - 2
  • Ein Frankfurt - Saarbrucken : 3 - 0
  • Erfurt - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Unterhaching : 1 - 0
  • FC Koln - Aachen : 1 - 0
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February 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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February 20, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 05:45 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 February 20, 2005?


Famous people born on February 20, 2005:

  • Cruz Beckham

    British child, son and great-grandson of david beckham and victoria beckham.

  • Nelly Currant

    Tv actress.

  • Gwen Currant

    Tv actress.

  • Dania Nugroho

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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February 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 25 days old,

or 1003 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7024 days old,

if you were born on February 20, 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 February 20, 2005?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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February 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 2005:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Hunter S. Thompson

    American journalist and author who was known for his pioneering gonzo journalism style.

  • Raoul Duke

    Raoul Duke was a pseudonym used by journalist Hunter S. Thompson in his writings.

  • Josef Holeček

    Czechoslovakian canoeist (d. 2005).

  • Pam Bricker

    American jazz singer and thievery corporation singer (born 1954).

  • Tom Willmore

    English geometer (born 1919).

  • Antonino Repaci
  • Jimmy Young
  • Jef van de Vijver

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Kennley Douglass

    Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...

  • Eleanor Bohannon

    Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking works.

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February 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 2005:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - 1, 2 Step
  3. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  4. - How We Do
  5. - Disco Inferno

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like Toy Soldiers
  2. - Only U
  3. - Get Right
  4. - Goodies
  5. - Almost Here

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2005 was Volverte A Ver by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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February 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

Click

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

February 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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:

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

Committed

Committed

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stelana Kliris

February 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 20, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Broker by John Grisham

The Broker

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Conviction by Richard North Patterson

Conviction

By:

The police quickly arrested Rennell and Payton Prices for Thuy Sen's grisly murder when her body was found in San Francisco Bay.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

By:

Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

By:

This #1 New York Times bestseller introduced Khaled Hosseini and his novel to millions of readers around the globe. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable and heartbreaking story about the unlikely friendship of a wealthy boy with the son of …

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.

February 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 20, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Nintendo, Samsung

Firearms

Firearms

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Genre: First-person shooter

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2006 Trophy Season

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2006 Trophy Season

Platform: Microsoft Windows, GameCube (Cancelled), Xbox (Cancelled), PlayStation 2 (Cancelled)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EU Zoo Digital Publishing

Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix

Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Music, exergaming

Publisher: Nintendo

Blitz: The League

Blitz: The League

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Midway Games

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Who was the US President on February 20, 2005?

On February 20, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2005?

On February 20, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 2005?

On February 20, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 20th

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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 February 2005?

February 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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