What happened on Saturday January 15, 2005?

Here's what happened on January 15, 2005:

• Mahmoud Abbas Becomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was sworn in as President of the Palestinian Authority, six days after winning the presidential election. However, the election was marred by allegations of irregularities, with numerous election officials resigning.
• Zhao Ziyang in Critical Condition Zhao Ziyang, former Premier of the People's Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party, was reported to be in a coma following multiple strokes.
• Abbas Calls for Ceasefire Newly elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to violence and a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant factions.
• SMART-1 Lunar Orbiter Discovers Moon's Elemental Composition The European Space Agency's SMART-1 lunar orbiter made a significant scientific discovery by identifying surface elements including calcium, aluminum, silicon, iron, and other minerals on the Moon.
• Bush Discusses Tsunami Relief Efforts President George W. Bush addressed ongoing tsunami relief efforts in his radio address, highlighting international humanitarian response.
• Powerful Solar Flare Erupts An intense solar flare blasted X-rays across the solar system, potentially impacting satellite communications and space weather conditions.
• Direct Flights Announced Between Taiwan and Mainland China The Straits Aviation Exchange Commission (TAEX) and Taipei Airlines Association announced direct flights between Taiwan and mainland China for the Chinese New Year holiday, signaling improved cross-strait relations.
• Archaeological Damage in Iraq A British Museum report alleged that U.S.-led troops in Iraq had destroyed and contaminated valuable ancient Babylonian archaeological evidence during military operations.
• North American International Auto Show Highlights Corvette Z06 The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan showcased the 2006 Corvette Z06, featuring a powerful 7-litre LS7 engine producing 500 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque.
• Victoria de los Ángeles, Renowned Soprano Victoria de los Ángeles, a celebrated Catalan soprano known for her exceptional vocal talents, was commemorated. Born in 1923, she was a significant figure in classical music.
• Dee Bristow, Voice Actor Passes Away Dee Bristow, voice actor best known for voicing Doctor Eggman in video games, was remembered on this date. Born in 1947, he made significant contributions to video game character voice acting.
• Fishing Boat Tragedy in Bering Sea The fishing boat 'Big Valley' sank in the treacherous Bering Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of 5 lives.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 2005

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Brescia - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
• Reggina - Inter : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Mouscron : 2 - 0
• Bergen - St Truiden : 4 - 1
• Club Brugge - Beveren : 3 - 1
• Genk - FC Brussels : 3 - 1
• Germinal - Gent : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
• Malaga - Sevilla : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Recreativo : 1 - 0
• Eibar - Celta : 2 - 1
• Lleida - Murcia : 5 - 1

January 15, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 15th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2005 can also be written as 1/15/2005 in the US and as 15/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

Famous people died on January 15, 2005:

• Ruth Warrick

  Ruth Warrick was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film and television, including the long-running soap opera 'All My...

• Victoria de los Ángeles

  Renowned Spanish soprano who was a leading classical music artist of the 20th century, celebrated for her exceptional vocal range and...

• Walter Ernsting

  German author (born 1920).

• Elizabeth Janeway

  American author and critic (b. 1913).

• Mino Durand

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
5. Destiny's Child - Soldier

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
4. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
5. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 11:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 2005

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Someone born on January 15, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 28 days old,

or 1060 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7423 days old,

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