Wednesday November 09, 2005: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 11/9/2005, UK date format: 9/11/2005

November 9th, 2005 was the 313th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Scorpio. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Beckett O'Brien .

The number one song in US was Gold Digger by Kanye West. You Raise Me Up by Westlife was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while A Million Little Pieces by James Fre was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Wild Country. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Conflict: Global Storm or Pac-Pix.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at November 09 across the years or at November 2005 calendar.

November 09, 2005 Events

What happened on November 09, 2005?

Historical Events

The Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is the launch site for the Venus Express mission by the European Space Agency.
At least 60 people were killed when suicide bombers attacked three hotels located in Amman, Jordan.
Swaziland, which has the highest HIV infection rate in the world, is currently drafting a Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill, which would impose the death penalty for child molestation, incest, and intentional transmission of HIV. Amnesty International expressed concern later.
Amir Peretz, the leader of the Israeli Labor Party is elected, narrowly defeating Shimon Peres.
Seven militants were killed in a gun battle between Indonesian police officers and militants in East Java. Azahari Husin, a suspected Bali bombings mastermind, is believed to have shot himself.
2005 Amman bombings. Three coordinated attacks on the Grand Hyatt Hotel and Radisson SAS Hotel in Amman, Jordanian capital, kill at least 56 people and injure 115 more, mostly Westerners. Later, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility.
Two lines of the Phoenician alphabet or Hebrew alphabet were found on a stone from Tel Zayit Tell, Israel by archaeologists. They are believed to have been discovered in July. This discovery indicates that literacy was possible in ancient Israel before it was thought.
The controversy surrounding the United States' visit of the Iraqi Deputy Premier Ahmed Chalabi at the Department of State (and Department of the Treasury) is rife.
British government loses crucial House of Commons vote to detain terrorist suspects for 90 days without charges, during the report stage of Terrorism Act 2006. This defeat is Tony Blair's first in commons and has been criticized as a major blow to his authority. Michael Howard, the Opposition Leader, calls for Blair to resign.
Venus Express, the first mission towards Venus in more than a decade, takes off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.
2005 United States Elections: California Special Election: Voters reject eight of the eight propositions on the California ballot, including four that were backed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gary Graves, De Baca County, New Mexico Sheriff, is recalled following allegations of misappropriation, mistreatment of prisoners and sexual harassment.
California special election: All eight ballot propositions in the state of California are rejected by voters, four of which were backed Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Gary Graves, De Baca County sheriff in New Mexico, is being recalled after allegations of misappropriation, mistreating prisoners and sexual harassment.
Judith Miller, controversial reporter at The New York Times, has announced her retirement.
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November 09, 2005 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on November 09, 2005?

Beckett O'Brien
Conan O'Brien, television personality and father of Conan O'Brien, is an American child.

Other November 9th famous birthdays

Alessandro Del Piero
Italian footballer.
Dorothy Dandridge
American actress and entertainer.
Jennifer Ayache
French singer (Superbus).
Carl Sagan
American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

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How old am I?

If November 09, 2005 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on November 09.

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November 09, 2005 Famous Deaths

Who died on November 09, 2005?

K R Narayanan
Indian politician and President (Born in 1921).
Kocheril Raman Narayanan

Other November 9th famous deaths

Charles de Gaulle
French politician, military commander, and President of France (Born 1890).
Yves Montand
Italian singer, actor, dancer, and mime.
Dylan Thomas
Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.
Merlin Santana
American actor (Born 1976).

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November 09, 2005 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Scorpio

Scorpio personality

Who should a Scorpio marry?

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius

Personality of November born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rooster

Element: Wood

Rooster personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in November 09, 2005 reveal something about your future ? Find out

November 09, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 09, 2005?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

November 9th marks the 312th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 52 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

November 2005 calendar

November	2005
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

November 09, 2005 Holidays and Observances

What is special on November 09, 2005?

Holidays

Roman Catholicism - Dedication of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of the Pope (memorial feast day)
Also see November 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Cambodia - Independence Day (1953)
Pakistan - Allama Iqbal Day (1877)
Germany - November 9th is often called Germany's Schicksalstag (day of fate) due to the events of 1848, 1918, 1923, 1938, and 1989.
Europe - Inventor's Day - in honor of Hedy Lamarr's birthday
United States - World Freedom Day, to commenerate the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

Observances

International Week of Science and Peace, 9-15 November

Music charts

What was the number one song on November 09, 2005? Which were the top hits on November 09, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

Kanye West - Gold Digger
Chris Brown - Run It!
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor
Nickelback - Photograph

Top #5 songs in the UK

Westlife - You Raise Me Up
Madonna - Hung Up
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Sugababes - Push The Button
The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha

Top #5 R&B songs

Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
Chris Brown - Run It!
Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated
Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me