What happened today in 2005?

About July 9th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: At the 31st G8 summit in Gleneagles, world leaders pledged $50 billion to combat African poverty and $3 billion to Palestine for infrastructure development.
  • Day of the week: July 9th, 2005 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

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