What happened on Thursday, December 15, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 15, 2005:

• Iraq's first parliamentary elections under new constitution On December 15, 2005, Iraq held its first parliamentary elections under the new constitution. The elections were a significant step toward establishing a democratic government following the 2003 invasion and subsequent regime change.
• Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict As of December 15, 2005, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continued, marked by disputes over territory, sovereignty, and mutual recognition. Efforts toward a peaceful resolution remained ongoing, with intermittent negotiations and international involvement.
• F-22 Raptor enters USAF active service On December 15, 2005, the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor, an advanced stealth fighter aircraft, was officially inducted into the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed for air superiority, the F-22 replaced the F-15 Eagle in most active duty USAF squadrons. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Argentina to Repay IMF Debt Argentine President Nestor Kirchner announced plans for Argentina to fully repay its external debts to the International Monetary Fund, signaling a significant economic policy shift.
• Latvia Amends Constitution on Same-Sex Marriage Latvia modified its constitution to explicitly prohibit same-sex couples from being legally allowed to marry, reflecting conservative social policies at the time.
• Nature Journal Compares Wikipedia and Britannica The journal Nature conducted a comparative study revealing that Wikipedia's scientific content is nearly as accurate as the Encyclopaedia Britannica, though less formally organized.
• Al Sharpton Settles Election Campaign Allegations Al Sharpton, former U.S. presidential candidate, agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement to the Federal Election Commission regarding alleged corrupt practices during his 2004 election campaign.

Events in 2005

December 15, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 2005

December 15, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 15, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $72.68
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.88

Exchange Rates on December 15, 2005:

• 1 USD = 116.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1579 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2894 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.074 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.14 JPY

December 15, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 349th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2005 can also be written as 12/15/2005 in the US and as 15/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 15, 2005:

• William Proxmire

  Prominent U.S.

• Heinrich Gross

  Austrian physician and psychiatrist (b. 1914).

• Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
• Dhabihu'llah Mahrami

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. D4L - Laffy Taffy
3. Kanye West - Gold Digger
4. Nickelback - Photograph
5. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

December 15, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Madonna - Hung Up
2. The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
3. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Nizlopi - JCB Song

December 15, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2005 was I Think They Like Me by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
4. Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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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.

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December 15, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 2005

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Someone born on December 15, 2005 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 8 days old,

or 1075 weeks

or 7525 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 2005?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 15, 2005.

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