What happened on Friday April 01, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 01, 2005:

• Pope John Paul II's Critical Health Condition Pope John Paul II was in critical condition, experiencing septic shock and cardiovascular collapse. The Vatican denied premature reports of his death, creating a moment of global anticipation and concern for the pontiff's health.
• UN Refers Darfur War Crimes to International Criminal Court The United Nations Security Council voted to refer individuals accused of war crimes in Darfur to the International Criminal Court, a significant step towards international justice and accountability for humanitarian atrocities.
• Rio de Janeiro Death Squad Massacre A horrific massacre occurred in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, where a death squad killed at least 30 people, including several teenagers and a child in Queimados and Nova Iguacu. Rogue police officers were blamed for this brutal incident, highlighting systemic violence and corruption issues.
• Hamas and Islamic Jihad PLO Intention Hamas and Islamic Jihad declared their principle intention to join the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), signaling a potential shift in Palestinian political dynamics and potential unity among different Palestinian factions.
• Zimbabwe Parliamentary Elections Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party secured a two-thirds majority in parliamentary elections, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and voter disenfranchisement, reflecting the complex political landscape of the country.
• Minuteman Project Border Patrol The Minuteman Project initiated a month-long border patrol in Arizona, involving approximately 100 armed volunteers monitoring the U.S.-Mexico border for illegal immigrants, highlighting controversial civilian border enforcement efforts.
• Indian Security Operation in Assam Indian security forces launched an offensive against the United Liberation Front of Assam, addressing ongoing regional insurgency and territorial tensions.
• Gmail Storage Expansion Google significantly improved its Gmail service by doubling its storage capacity to 2 gigabytes, marking a notable moment in the evolution of free email services and cloud storage.
• Death of Robert Coldwell Wood Robert Coldwell Wood, an American university president and political appointee, passed away. Wood was a notable figure in academic and political circles during the mid-20th century.

Events in 2005

April 01, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 2005

April 01, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 01, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $42.09
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.49

Exchange Rates on April 01, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.51 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2138 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2031 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.89 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.686 GBP

April 01, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Erfurt : 5 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Cottbus : 2 - 0
• Essen - Dresden : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Guingamp : 1 - 1
• Brest - Sedan : 2 - 0
• Clermont - Nancy : 0 - 0
• Creteil - Lorient : 2 - 0
• Grenoble - Chateauroux : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Doncaster - Colchester : 1 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Southend - Bristol Rvs : 2 - 0

April 01, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2005 can also be written as 4/1/2005 in the US and as 1/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 2005:

• Harald Juhnke

  Renowned German comedian, actor, and entertainer who was a prominent figure in German entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• Robert Coldwell Wood

  American political scientist and academic (b. 1923).

• Mitch Hedberg
• Alvaro Alsogaray

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
4. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

April 01, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Will Smith - Switch
4. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
5. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 01, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
2. Fantasia - Truth Is
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
5. John Legend - Ordinary People

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 11:03 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 2005

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Someone born on April 01, 2005 is:

20 years 1 month old,

or 241 months and 13 days old,

or 1049 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7348 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2005?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 01, 2005.

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