What happened on Monday February 14, 2005?

Here's what happened on February 14, 2005:

• Assassination of Rafik Hariri A massive suicide bomb blast in central Beirut killed the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri, and at least 15 other people. The explosion, equivalent to around 1,000 kg of TNT, occurred near the St. George Hotel and injured at least 135 people. This tragic event sparked the Cedar Revolution (Intifada of Independence) and significantly impacted Lebanon's political landscape.
• YouTube Launch YouTube was launched by college students Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, marking the beginning of what would become the world's largest video-sharing platform. This innovative website would revolutionize online media consumption and create an entirely new form of digital communication.
• Bombings in the Philippines A series of bombings by suspected Al-Qaeda-linked militants struck multiple cities in the Philippines, including Makati, Davao City, and General Santos. The attacks resulted in seven people killed and 151 wounded, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Mosque Fire in Tehran A devastating fire at a mosque in Tehran, Iran, resulted in 59 people being killed and 200 injured. Initial investigations suggest the fire might have been caused by a kerosene heater placed near thick, flammable curtains, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
• Brazil-Venezuela Alliance Talks Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas to discuss potential strategic alliances, joint energy projects, and the potential sale of Brazilian fighter jets, signaling growing cooperation between the two South American nations.

Events in 2005

February 14, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 2005

February 14, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 14, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $83.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.16

Exchange Rates on February 14, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2323 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1976 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.35 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6862 GBP

February 14, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Crystal Palace : 5 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Treviso - Ascoli : 1 - 1

February 14, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 45th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 2005 can also be written as 2/14/2005 in the US and as 14/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Famous people died on February 14, 2005:

• Rafiq Hariri

  Rafiq Hariri was a prominent Lebanese businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Lebanon, playing a crucial role in...

• Najai Turpin

  Najai Turpin was an American professional boxer in the welterweight division who tragically died at a young age.

• Rafīq al-Ḥarīrī
• Aldo Carotenuto

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. The Game - How We Do
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

February 14, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
2. Ashanti - Only U
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Brian McFadden & Delta Goodrem - Almost Here

February 14, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
4. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 09:48 am and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 2005

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Someone born on February 14, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months

or 1056 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7394 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 2005?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 14, 2005.

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