What happened on Wednesday July 13, 2005?

About July 13th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating suicide car bomb near U.S. troops distributing candy and toys in Iraq killed over two dozen people, including 18 children and teenagers, and an American soldier, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict.
  • Day of the week: July 13th, 2005 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about July 13th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on July 13th, 2005.

history

July 13, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 13, 2005:

  • Suicide Car Bombing in Iraq A devastating suicide car bomb near U.S. troops distributing candy and toys in Iraq killed over two dozen people, including 18 children and teenagers, and an American soldier, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict.
  • WorldCom CEO Sentenced Bernard Ebbers, former CEO of WorldCom, receives a 25-year prison sentence for extensive corporate fraud, including conspiracy and multiple false SEC filings, marking a significant moment in corporate accountability.
  • Ghotki Rail Crash in Pakistan A catastrophic train collision near Ghotki, Pakistan, resulted in a massive loss of life, with over 150 people killed in a tragic railway accident involving three express trains.
  • Supreme Court Chief Justice Hospitalized Chief Justice William Rehnquist is admitted to the hospital with a fever while battling thyroid cancer, raising concerns about his health and potential judicial succession.
  • NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Launch Delayed NASA's planned launch of Space Shuttle Discovery is postponed due to fuel sensor issues, marking a cautious return to manned spaceflight after the Columbia disaster two years earlier.
  • Italian Police Arrest Islamist Militants Italian law enforcement conducts a significant crackdown, arresting 174 suspects linked to Islamist militant networks, demonstrating ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
  • NHL Labor Dispute Resolution After 301 days of intense negotiations, the National Hockey League labor dispute concludes, marking the longest work stoppage in professional North American sports history.

Events in 2005

July 13, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 2005

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

July 13, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 13, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $38.29
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.16

Exchange Rates on July 13, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 111.92 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2079 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2897 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.16 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6851 GBP
calendar

What day of the week was July 13, 2005?


July 13, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 194th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 2005 can also be written as 7/13/2005 in the US and as 13/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 13th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for July 13, 2005
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was July 13, 2005 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

July 13, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 13, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  3. - Don't Phunk With My Heart youtube
  4. - Inside Your Heaven youtube
  5. - Inside Your Heaven youtube

July 13, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - Ghetto Gospel youtube
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Axel F youtube
  4. - Crazy Chick youtube

July 13, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Free Yourself
  4. - Slow Down
  5. - Cater 2 U
zodiac

July 13, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 13, 2005! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 13, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

July 13, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

45%

The moon phase on July 13, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 12:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 2005.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 2005


Your place in the Universe on July 13, 2005

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on July 13, 2005?


Someone born on July 13, 2005 is:

19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 23 days old,

or 1038 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7267 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 2005?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 13, 2005.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Wednesday July 13, 2005