What happened on Wednesday May 11, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 11, 2005:

• Saddam Hussein Indicted for Crimes Against Humanity Kuwaiti justice officials, with assistance from a UN war crimes expert, indicted Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials for crimes against humanity related to Kuwait's 1990 invasion, continuing the international legal proceedings against the former dictator.
• Real ID Act Signed into Law President George W. Bush signed the Real ID Act, a significant piece of legislation that established new federal standards for state-issued identification documents, aimed at enhancing national security in the post-9/11 era.
• Deadly Bombings in Iraq A series of bombings across Iraq resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in the country during the post-invasion period.
• Qur'an Desecration Riots in Afghanistan Riots erupted in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, following a Newsweek article alleging Qur'an desecration at Guantanamo Bay. The protests resulted in at least three deaths and dozens of injuries, with Afghan police using live ammunition to control the situation.
• Execution of Serial Killer Michael Ross Michael Ross, a notorious serial killer, was executed in New England, marking the first such execution in over 45 years. This event highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment in the United States.
• Attack on Social Worker Investigating Child Marriages Social worker Shakuntala Verma was brutally attacked after investigating allegations of illegal child marriages in India. The attack, which resulted in the severance of one hand and severe injury to another, highlighted the dangerous challenges faced by activists combating social injustices.
• Polio Outbreak in Yemen A polio epidemic in Yemen escalated, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 63. This outbreak underscored the ongoing challenges of disease prevention and healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Events in 2005

May 11, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 11, 2005

May 11, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 11, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.24
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $73.63

Exchange Rates on May 11, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.247 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2057 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.46 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6838 GBP

May 11, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Everton : 7 - 0

May 11, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2005 can also be written as 5/11/2005 in the US and as 11/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 11, 2005:

• Michalis Genitsaris

  Prominent Greek rebetiko singer and composer who significantly contributed to traditional Greek music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 11th

May 11, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Ciara - Oh
4. Akon - Lonely
5. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit

May 11, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

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 11, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
3. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know
4. Fantasia - Truth Is
5. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:35 am and setting at 11:49 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 11, 2005

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Someone born on May 11, 2005 is:

20 years and 3 days old,

or 240 months and 3 days old,

or 1044 weeks

or 7308 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2005?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2005.

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