What happened on Thursday January 06, 2005?

Here's what happened on January 06, 2005:

• Global Response to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami World leaders gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for an emergency summit following the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Nearly USD 4 billion in aid was pledged, with approximately 150,000 confirmed deaths across Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
• Nelson Mandela Breaks AIDS Stigma Nelson Mandela publicly revealed that his son Makgatho died from AIDS at age 54, challenging the prevailing social taboo and criticizing President Thabo Mbeki's HIV/AIDS denial. This announcement highlighted the devastating impact of AIDS in South Africa, where approximately 600 people were dying daily from the disease.
• Edgar Ray Killen Arrested for Civil Rights Murders Edgar Ray Killen was arrested as a suspect in the notorious 1964 murders of three Civil Rights workers - James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner - a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement's pursuit of justice.
• Camp X-Ray Prisoner Abuse Investigation The U.S. Department of Defense launched a new investigation into allegations of prisoner abuse at the Guantanamo Bay detention center, Camp X-Ray, amid growing international scrutiny of detention practices.
• Alleged U.S. Military Abuse in Iraq An Iraqi civilian testified that U.S. soldiers, including Sergeant Tracy Perkins, forced him and his cousin to jump into the Tigris River, resulting in his relative's death, while the soldiers reportedly laughed at the incident.
• First World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace The inaugural World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace commenced in Brussels, Belgium, representing a significant interfaith dialogue aimed at promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence between religious communities.
• Ohio Election Report by House Judiciary Committee The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff published a 100-page report examining irregularities in the 2004 Ohio election, marking a significant moment in U.S. electoral scrutiny.
• Graniteville Train Collision and Chlorine Gas Release A train collision in Graniteville, South Carolina, resulted in the release of approximately 60 tons of chlorine gas, creating a significant environmental and public health hazard.
• Death of Lois Hole, Alberta Lieutenant Governor Lois Hole, prominent Canadian politician and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, passed away. She was a respected public servant, author, and community leader who made significant contributions to Alberta's political and social landscape.

Events in 2005

January 06, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 2005

January 06, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 06, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.69
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.86
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.54

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.0 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2342 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.174 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.22 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7023 GBP

January 06, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Fiorentina : 1 - 0
• Brescia - Bologna : 1 - 1
• Cagliari - Messina : 2 - 1
• Chievo - Siena : 1 - 3
• Lazio - Roma : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Catanzaro - Genoa : 1 - 1
• Cesena - Albinoleffe : 2 - 1
• Empoli - Treviso : 0 - 1
• Modena - Catania : 1 - 0
• Perugia - Ascoli : 2 - 0

January 06, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 6th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2005 can also be written as 1/6/2005 in the US and as 6/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

Famous people died on January 06, 2005:

• Tarquinio Provini

  Prominent Italian motorcycle racer who competed in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his success in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

• Lois Hole

  Prominent Canadian businesswoman, politician, and lieutenant governor of Alberta, known for her significant contributions to Canadian public...

• Eileen Desmond

  Irish civil servant and politician, 12th irish minister for health (b. 1932).

• Sergio Fubini

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
5. Destiny's Child - Soldier

January 06, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You

January 06, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
4. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
5. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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January 06, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:02 am and setting at 01:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 2005

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Someone born on January 06, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 17 days old,

or 1058 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7412 days old,

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