Friday April 15, 2005

US date format: 4/15/2005, UK date format: 15/4/2005

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Aries (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 15, 2005).

The number one song in US was Candy Shop by 50 Cent. (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Loveless. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Altered Beast (2005 video game) or 10,000 Bullets.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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April 15, 2005 Events

What happened on April 15, 2005?


Historical Events

  • NASA reports that the Gulf Stream is slowing. This could lead to severe economic and climatic disruptions in Northern Europe.
  • Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General, accuses Britain and the United States of not taking enough responsibility for the Oil for Food Scandal.
  • An infiltrated Palestinian Fatah gunman from Syria invades the Golan Heights and attacks an IDF post near the border. The commander of the outpost manages to disarm and arrest the gunman. The IDF will investigate the circumstances in which the 21-year old man, wearing a Palestinian flag, was able to penetrate so deeply without being noticed earlier. (Haaretz). (Link dead at 02:40 on 15 January 2007 (UTC).
  • Human Rights Watch reports that Canada, Britain, the Netherlands, and the United States rely on "flimsy diplomacy" to try to send terror suspects from abroad back to countries that use torture against their prisoners.
  • Soyuz TMA-6 launches at dawn from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan to carry the Expedition 11 crew to International Space Station. (Fox News) (Yahoo! News (Link dead at 02:40 on 15 January 2007 (UTC).)
  • Prince Rainier is buried at Monaco.
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What happened on April 15 in history? Find out the list of April 15th major events

What was 2005 famous for? Discover everything about 2005

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April 15, 2005 Famous Deaths


Who died on April 15, 2005?

Other April 15th famous deaths

  • Greta Garbo

    Swedish-American actress, one of the most magical and famous of the stars of the silver screen.

  • Jean Genet

    French writer, a novelist, playwright and poet.

  • American writer and illustrator who produced more than 100 small morbid volumes since 1953, drawings that were generally accompanied by...

  • American character actor for many years; production manager on films.

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April 15, 2005 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Aries

Aries personality

Who should a Aries marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

Rooster

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April 15, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 15, 2005?


The day of the week was Friday.

April 15th marks the 104th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 260 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Garth Jennings

Starring: Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

A Lot Like Love

A Lot Like Love

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amanda Peet, Taryn Manning, Aimee Garcia

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on April 15, 2005? Which were the top hits on April 15, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Hate It Or Love It
  3. - Since U Been Gone
  4. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
  5. - Lonely

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  2. - Let Me Love Youyoutube
  3. - Switch
  4. - Candy Shop
  5. - All About You / You've Got A Friend

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Hate It Or Love It
  2. - Candy Shop
  3. - Truth Is
  4. - Ordinary People
  5. - 1 Thing

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Aire
  2. - La Camisa Negra
  3. - Hoy Como Ayer
  4. - La Sorpresa
  5. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
Sport Games on April 15, 2005

Sport Games on April 15, 2005


Jupiler League

Football (Belgium)
  • Westerlo - Club Brugge : 1 - 3
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Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • Erfurt - Cottbus : 3 - 3
  • Essen - Oberhausen : 2 - 2
  • Greuther Furth - Dresden : 0 - 1
See all Football game results of April 15, 2005

Division 2

Football (France)
  • Amiens - Laval : 2 - 1
  • Brest - Montpellier : 1 - 1
  • Clermont - Niort : 2 - 0
  • Creteil - Guingamp : 1 - 1
  • Grenoble - Dijon : 1 - 3
See all Football game results of April 15, 2005

Championship

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Sheffield United - Derby : 0 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

The Lance Krall Show

The Lance Krall Show

Release year: 2005

Written by:

Starring: Lance Krall, Sarah Baker, Phil Cater, Annie Humphrey

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in April 2005?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton

R is for Ricochet

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Reba Lafferty was a privilege daughter. She was abandoned by her rebellious mother as an infant. She was the only child of a wealthy man in her mid-fifties at her birth. Her adoring father lavished her with gifts.

Cold Service by Robert B. Parker

Cold Service

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Hawk, his closest ally and beaten while protecting a bookie's interests, leaves Spenser on an epic journey to save his body, soul, and best friend.

Blood Brother by Anne Bird

Blood Brother

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What happens if you are given up for adoption as a child and reestablish contact with your biological relatives only to find out that your brother is a murderer?

With No One As Witness by Elizabeth George

With No One As Witness

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"[A] juicy serial killer whodunit."--USA Today"Delicately textured...achingly compassionate....It's one of George's best, and that's saying something."--Seattle Times The 13th novel in Elizabeth George's acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Inspector Linley crime

God'S Politics by Jim Wallis

God'S Politics

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The New York Times Bestseller God's Politics resonated with Americans who were disenchanted by how the Right had coopted all talk of integrating religious values into politics and with the Left.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Altered Beast (2005 video game)

Altered Beast (2005 video game)

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Beat 'em up, action-adventure

Publisher: Sega

10,000 Bullets

10,000 Bullets

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Doom RPG

Doom RPG

Platform: Mobile phone

Genre: First-person shooter, role-playing video game

Publisher: JAMDAT Mobile (now EA Mobile)

EyeToy: Kinetic

EyeToy: Kinetic

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Exergaming

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Banpresto

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $36.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.58
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.82
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.49

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 107.71 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2464 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2002 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.04 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6815 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 15, 2005?

On April 15, 2005 the day of the week was Friday.

What zodiac sign is April 15, 2005?

On April 15, 2005 the zodiac sign was Aries.

Who was the US President on April 15, 2005?

On April 15, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 2005?

On April 15, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Which famous people died on April 15, 2005?

Famous people died on April 15, 2005 include, John Fred, Gloria Morell, Art Cross.

What was the number one song in April 15, 2005?

The number one song in the week of April 15, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent in US and (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay in UK.

What were the top hits on April 15, 2005?

The top hits on April 15, 2005 were Candy Shop by 50 Cent, Hate It Or Love It by The Game, Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson in US and (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, Let Me Love You by Mario, Switch by Will Smith in UK.