Sunday May 22, 2005: on this day

About May 22nd, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: China's Shenzhen has the largest urban demolition blast. It uses 1,500 lb (680kg) of explosives and topples 16 tower blocks simultaneously. One tower doesn't topple due to misplaced charges. However, it is reduced from 14 to 12 stories and will need to be demolished manually. (Xinhua (Pictures), (The Star (Malaysia),) (Boston Globe).
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 2005 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Naomi Campbell, Bharat Gopy
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani
  • #1 UK song: Lonely by Akon
  • Popular movie: Cinderella Man directed by Ron Howard

More about May 22nd, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 2005.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2005?


May 22, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2005 can also be written as 5/22/2005 in the US and as 22/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2005:

  • China's shenzhen has the largest urban demolition blast. it uses 1,500 lb (680kg) of explosives and topples 16 tower blocks simultaneously. one tower doesn't topple due to misplaced charges. however, it is reduced from 14 to 12 stories and will need to be demolished manually. (xinhua (pictures), (the star (malaysia),) (boston globe).
  • Ariel sharon, prime minister of israel was heckled and booed by several u.s. jews at a meeting to support the planned israeli withdrawal form the gaza strip.
  • Laura bush, the first lady of the united states was heckled by both israeli- and palestinian protesters while she visited the wailing wall, and the outside of the dome of the rock.
  • The british government declined to investigate the legality and legitimacy of the war.
  • Israel detains a palestinian 15-year old wearing a suicide bomb belt at hawara checkpoint near nablus.
  • German chancellor gerhard schroder declared that he will be seeking the next german federal election to be held in this autumn. this is one year earlier than the constitution allows. the cdu and fdp beat the social democrats (spd) at the north rhine-westphalia regional election. (bbc).
  • Elections in mongolia: the former prime minister of mongolia nambaryn enkhbayar is elected president.
  • Thousands of nepalese opposition supporters protest against king gyanendra's rule and call for the restoration of parliament. indian and eu demands for democracy are met with dismay by the royalist government
  • Mahmud ezzat is arrested by egyptian police as a leader of the banned muslim brotherhood. according to different reports, there are many other members who were arrested.
  • Hugo chavez, venezuela's president, said he might consider cutting diplomatic ties to the united states if they refuse to extradite luis posada carriles.

May 22, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 22, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Roma : 0 - 1
  • Brescia - Messina : 2 - 1
  • Cagliari - Udinese : 1 - 1
  • Chievo - Bologna : 1 - 0
  • Lazio - Fiorentina : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
  • Dresden - Erfurt : 2 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Burghausen : 3 - 0
  • Essen - Unterhaching : 0 - 1
  • FC Koln - Duisburg : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Sociedad : 2 - 2
  • Ath Bilbao - Numancia : 0 - 2
  • Barcelona - Villarreal : 3 - 3
  • Getafe - Sevilla : 0 - 0
  • La Coruna - Mallorca : 0 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Alaves : 0 - 1
  • Ciudad de Murcia - Ferrol : 3 - 0
  • Cordoba - Poli Ejido : 2 - 1
  • Elche - Salamanca : 0 - 2
  • Pontevedra - Celta : 3 - 1

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May 22, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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May 22, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 May 22, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 05:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Who was born on May 22, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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How old is someone born on May 22, 2005?


Someone born on May 22, 2005 is:

19 years old,

or 228 months

or 991 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6940 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2005?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 2005.

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May 22, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2005:

  • Thurl Ravenscroft

    American singer and voice actor (d. 2005).

  • Charilaos Florakis

    Greek politician (b. 1914).

  • Julia Randall

    American family, daughter of tony randall (77) and heather harlan (27), their first child.

  • Enio Conti
  • Gilbert Kenneth Jenkins

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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May 22, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2005:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2005:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2005:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  2. - Oh
  3. - We Belong Together youtube
  4. - Hate It Or Love It
  5. - Just A Lil Bit

May 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely
  2. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  3. - Signs
  4. - Feel Good Inc
  5. - I Like The Way

May 22, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Slow Down
  2. - Oh
  3. - Just A Lil Bit
  4. - We Belong Together youtube
  5. - U Already Know

May 22, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 22, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cinderella Man

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Craig Bierko, Paul Giamatti

Country: United States of America

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Madagascar

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 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.

Broken Prey by John Sandford

Broken Prey

By:

This "sexy and bloody thriller" (Publishers Weekly) is a must-read. The first body of John Sandford's Prey series, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford, was found by a young woman on a Minneapolis riverbank. Her throat was cut, …

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

True Believer

By:

True Believer is a love story and a ghost story. It's a story about trusting in destiny, believing in the impossible and uncovering the mysteries within the human heart.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

You: The Owner's Manual by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

You: The Owner's Manual

By:

You are the #1 Bestseller

May 22, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Banjo-Pilot

Banjo-Pilot

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Racing

Publisher: THQ

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure, Beat 'em up

Publisher: Atari

Pac-Man World 3

Pac-Man World 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox Nintendo DS PSP Windows

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Namco, Electronic Arts (EU)

Super Dragon Ball Z

Super Dragon Ball Z

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Bandai; NA Atari; EU Namco Bandai

Cold Winter

Cold Winter

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

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Who was the US President on May 22, 2005?

On May 22, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2005?

On May 22, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2005?

On May 22, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 May 2005?

May 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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