What happened on Tuesday February 01, 2005?

About February 1st, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Nations releases a damning report on Sudan's Darfur region, documenting widespread human rights violations including murder, torture, and rape. While the report does not classify these actions as genocide, it calls for war criminals to be brought to justice.
  • Day of the week: February 1st, 2005 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Let Me Love You by Mario
  • #1 UK song: Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about February 1st, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on February 1st, 2005.

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February 01, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 01, 2005:

  • UN Report on Darfur Atrocities The United Nations releases a damning report on Sudan's Darfur region, documenting widespread human rights violations including murder, torture, and rape. While the report does not classify these actions as genocide, it calls for war criminals to be brought to justice.
  • Canada Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Canada passes the Civil Marriage Act, becoming the fourth country globally to legally recognize same-sex marriage. The bill passed with a significant majority of 158-133 in the House of Commons and was subsequently approved by the Senate in July 2005, marking a landmark moment in LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Nepal's Royal Coup King Gyanendra of Nepal executes a coup d'état, seizing power and becoming Chairman of the Councils of Ministers. This dramatic political maneuver effectively suspends democratic governance and establishes direct royal control over the government.
  • Pope John Paul II Hospitalized Pope John Paul II is admitted to the hospital suffering from a severe case of influenza, raising concerns about the health of the aging pontiff.
  • China Responds to Meningitis Outbreak The People's Republic of China issues an emergency order to control a severe meningitis outbreak that has already claimed 16 lives, demonstrating rapid public health intervention.
  • Political Transition in Kenya Daniel arap Moi, long-time president and KANU party chairman, prepares to step down. Uhuru Kenyatta, son of Kenya's founding president Jomo Kenyatta, is set to succeed him, signaling a generational political shift.
  • Bombing in Gori, Georgia A bomb explosion in Gori, located in northern Georgia, results in at least three fatalities, highlighting regional instability and security challenges.
  • Arsenal's Premier League Unbeaten Streak Ends Arsenal's remarkable 33-game unbeaten streak at home comes to a dramatic end with a 4-2 loss to Manchester United at Highbury, marking the conclusion of a historic run in English football.

Events in 2005

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

LIFE Magazine

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

Stock market quotes on February 01, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.98
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $77.05
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.25
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.67

Exchange Rates on February 01, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 103.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.236 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1905 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.24 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6928 GBP

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

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Lyon : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Chesterfield - Hull : 1 - 1
  • Stockport - Bournemouth : 2 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Chester - Cheltenham : 0 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Man United : 2 - 4
  • Bolton - Tottenham : 3 - 1
  • Charlton - Liverpool : 1 - 2
  • Portsmouth - Middlesbrough : 2 - 1
  • West Brom - Crystal Palace : 2 - 2
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What day of the week was February 01, 2005?


February 01, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 2005 can also be written as 2/1/2005 in the US and as 1/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

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February 01, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 01, 2005:

  • John Vernon
    John Vernon

    Canadian actor known for memorable roles in classic films like 'Animal House', 'Dirty Harry', and 'Chained Heat'.

  • Stefano Amato

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February 01, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 01, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - 1, 2 Step youtube
  3. - Lovers And Friends youtube
  4. - Soldier youtube
  5. - Drop It Like It's Hot youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - Lovers And Friends
  3. - Soldier
  4. - How We Do
  5. - 1, 2 Step
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February 01, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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

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

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February 01, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 10:54 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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How old is someone born on February 01, 2005?


Someone born on February 01, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 13 days old,

or 1058 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7407 days old,

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

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