Thursday May 05, 2005: on this day

May 05, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 125th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2005 can also be written as 5/5/2005 in the US and as 5/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on May 05, 2005:

• The third consecutive general election is won by the labour government of tony blair, united kingdom.
• Following a dispute over leasing church-owned land to groups that wanted to increase jewish presence in jerusalem's old city, the orthodox patriarch jerusalem irineos was dismissed.
• Israeli-palestinian conflict - a commander in israel is suspended pending an investigation into the death of two cousins, both teens, in beit lakia (near ramallah) on may 4.
• British polls will open for the 2005 general election. 645 of 646 house of commons members will be elected by voters. many expect tony blair and his labour party win. however, michael howard and charles kennedy as well as the conservative party and the liberal democrats will likely make significant gains in parliament.
• At 07:35 gmt, an explosion occurs outside the united kingdom consulate new york city. no injuries were reported. police claim they found fragments of an explosive device.
• Indian space research organization launches cartosat-1, a satellite for mapping, and hamsat, an amateur radio satellite, into earth orbit
• Eight falun gong members were convicted by a hong kong court.
• The government of kazakhstan has closed the pro-opposition newspaper respublica.
• Uganda's parliament votes for a referendum to return multi-party democracy. the referendum is being boycotted by the opposition because they believe that president yoweri museveni will use it to stay in power.
• Ilguilas weila, an anti-slavery activist in niger is accused of attempted fraud.
• Kansas' evolution hearings are a six-day courtroom-style discussion about how kansas' public schools should teach the origin of life. they opened in topeka.

May 05, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 05, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $37.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.00

Exchange Rates on May 05, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2445 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1932 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6803 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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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 05, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 06:24 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 2005

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Famous people born on May 05, 2005:

• K-Run's Park Me In First

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

• Michael Palin

  British actor, comedian, and writer.

• Chris Brown

  American actor, singer, and dancer.

• Henry Cavill

  British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

• Virginie Efira

  Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

• Vincent Kartheiser

  Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

• Tyrone Power

  American actor of third generation.

• Will Arnett

  Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

• John Rhys-Davies

  John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

• Danielle Fishel

  Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

• Lance Henriksen

  Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2005?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2005.

Famous people died on May 05, 2005:

• Elisabeth Fraser

  American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

• Debralee Scott

  Debralee Scott was an American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'Soap' and 'Angie'.

• Edgar Ponce

  Mexican actor and dancer (born 1974).

• Carlo Castagnoli
• Magdolna Nyári-Kovács
• Édgar Ponce (32)
• Raymond Couty
• Claude Julien

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

• John Williams

  English-american actor (b. 1903).

• Jean-Claude Pascal

  French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

• Dana Wynter

  Actress german-english (d. 2011).

• Albert Dekker

  Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

• Mihail Botvinnik

  Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

• Garl Kasell

  Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

• Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

  Former President of Nigeria and a trained scientist.

• Rudolf Schön

  Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

• Chanceler

  Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

• Marri Shaw

  Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

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Holidays on May 05, 2005:

• Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
• Euthymios the Wonderworker
• Barlaam of Serpukhov
• Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
• Eulogios the Confessor
• New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
• Albania: Martyrs' Day.
• Great Martyr Irene
• Roly Poly of Georgia.
• Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 2005:

• Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
• World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 2005:

• Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
• Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
• Saint Britto
• Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
• Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
• Saint Nicetius
• Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
• Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
• Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)

May 05, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Ciara - Oh

May 05, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

May 05, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Fantasia - Truth Is
3. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
4. Amerie - 1 Thing
5. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know

May 05, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 05, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 05, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
2. Jimena - En Soledad
3. Intocable - Aire
4. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
5. Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash - Obsesion (No Es Amor)