Sunday December 11, 2005: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 12/11/2005, UK date format: 11/12/2005

December 11th, 2005 was the 345th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Sagittarius. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Run It! by Chris Brown. Hung Up by Madonna was #1 song in the UK.

V for Vendetta, directed by James McTeigue, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while Predator by Patricia Cornwell was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Pitbull. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Conflict: Global Storm or DK King of Swing.

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 December 11 across the years or at December 2005 calendar.

December 11, 2005 Events

What happened on December 11, 2005?

Historical Events

Cronulla Riots: Thousands demonstrate against ethnic violence in Cronulla Sydney. This entails a riot against anyone who is Lebanese or not. These are then followed by ethnic attacks against Cronulla.
Some reports claim that Ariel Sharon, Israel's Prime Minister, placed the Israeli Defense Force on high alert in preparation for possible airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Sharon's office denied that this was true and did not intend to do so.
Dharam Singh, chief minister of Karnataka in India, announced that the state government has accepted U R Ananthamurthy, a Jnanpith awardee,'s suggestion to rename Bangalore under its colloquial name of Bengaluru. The new name will take effect on November 1, 2006.
Brian Chase, a Nashville, Tennessee resident, has admitted to putting false information regarding John Seigenthaler Sr. in a Wikipedia article. This led to widespread debate.
Three people are injured in a suicide bombing attack in Kandahar (Afghanistan) that killed the bomber.
2005 Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal Fire: Explosions reported at Buncefield, north London, ten miles from Luton Airport.
Authorities condemn the violence as "shameful" in Sydney's suburbs.
Due to the ongoing strike in Korea, Korean Air has been closed down. The Korean Airline planes currently in foreign countries are being returned to Korea.
After winning the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Vengeance Of Rain of Hong Kong was named the World Racing Championship winner
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December 11, 2005 Famous Birthdays

Other December 11th famous birthdays

Bhagwan Shree Osho Rajneesh
Nikki Sixx
American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of Motley Crue, the "bad boys" in American heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.
Jean Marais
French actor with handsome, rugged features.
Solenn Poivre d'Arvor
French-respected family, the daughter TV news-journalist Patrick Poivre d'Arvor.

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How old am I?

If December 11, 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 December 11.

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December 11, 2005 Famous Deaths

Who died on December 11, 2005?

Other December 11th famous deaths

Sam Cooke
American singer with amazing singing talent.
Sam Cooke
American singer with amazing singing talent.
Arthur Mullard
English comedian (Born 1910).
Lee Wiley
American jazz singer (Born in 1908).

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December 11, 2005 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

Who should a Sagittarius marry?

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

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rooster

Element: Wood

Rooster personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in December 11, 2005 reveal something about your future ? Find out

December 11, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 11, 2005?

The day of the week was Sunday.

December 11th marks the 344th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 20 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

December 2005 calendar

December	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	31

December 11, 2005 Holidays and Observances

What is special on December 11, 2005?

Holidays

USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances

International Mountain Day

Music charts

What was the number one song on December 11, 2005? Which were the top hits on December 11, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

Chris Brown - Run It!
Kanye West - Gold Digger
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
D4L - Laffy Taffy
Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

Top #5 songs in the UK

Madonna - Hung Up
The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
Westlife - You Raise Me Up
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Nizlopi - JCB Song

Top #5 R&B songs

Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
Chris Brown - Run It!
Ray J - One Wish
Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
Alicia Keys - Unbreakable