What happened on Tuesday February 15, 2005?

Here's what happened on February 15, 2005:

• YouTube Launch The revolutionary video-sharing platform YouTube was officially launched, marking a significant milestone in internet media and user-generated content. This platform would go on to transform digital communication and entertainment globally.
• US Diplomatic Protest Against Syria The United States recalled its Ambassador to Syria, Margaret Scobey, in protest of Syria's alleged involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, escalating diplomatic tensions in the Middle East.
• Microsoft Announces Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft revealed plans to release Internet Explorer 7.0, widely interpreted as a direct response to the growing popularity of Mozilla Firefox, signaling the intensifying web browser competition.
• Deadly Mining Accident in China A catastrophic mining accident in Fuxin City, Liaoning province, resulted in at least 209 deaths, highlighting the severe safety challenges in China's mining industry. The incident underscored the high mortality rates in industrial sectors during that period.
• Diplomatic Protest in Nepal The United States, India, and European Union countries recalled their ambassadors from Nepal in protest of King Gyanendra's autocratic takeover, signaling international disapproval of the monarch's actions.
• Nigeria's Stance on Togo's Coup Nigeria warned of potential military intervention if West African leaders did not effectively resist the ongoing coup regime in Togo, signaling a strong regional diplomatic stance against unconstitutional power transitions.
• German Minister Admits Immigration Policy Failures Germany's Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer publicly accepted political responsibility for immigration policies that inadvertently allowed criminals to enter the European Union, demonstrating governmental accountability.
• McLibel Case European Court Ruling The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris, finding their 15-year legal battle against McDonald's was fundamentally unfair and violated their human rights.
• Investigation of South Africa's Scorpions President Thabo Mbeki announced an investigation into the Scorpions, South Africa's elite crime-fighting unit, due to allegations of political manipulation, financial mismanagement, and operational irregularities.
• State of Emergency in Samoa South Pacific Cyclones Olaf and Nancy made landfall on Savai'i, prompting Samoa and American Samoa to declare a state of emergency due to severe weather conditions and potential widespread damage.
• Death of Samuel Francis Samuel Francis, an influential American journalist and conservative political commentator, passed away. Francis was known for his controversial writings on race, politics, and American culture.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on February 15, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $86.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.50

Exchange Rates on February 15, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2302 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1898 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.97 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6866 GBP

February 15, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Guingamp : 1 - 1
• Troyes - Nancy : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crewe - Burnley : 1 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Fife - East Stirling : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Colchester - Bournemouth : 3 - 1
• Hartlepool - Luton : 2 - 3
• Torquay - Peterboro : 2 - 1

February 15, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 46th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 2005 can also be written as 2/15/2005 in the US and as 15/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Famous people died on February 15, 2005:

• Sam Francis

  Sam Francis was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and printmaker known for his colorful, large-scale works.

• Pierre Bachelet

  Renowned French singer-songwriter who was known for his soft, romantic musical style and significant contributions to French pop music in...

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 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 15, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 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 15th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 01:27 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 15, 2005

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Someone born on February 15, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 8 days old,

or 1053 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7372 days old,

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

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

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