What happened on Saturday April 16, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 16, 2005:

• G7 Leaders Discuss Global Economic Challenges G7 leaders convened at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss critical global economic issues, including rising oil prices and the pegging of the Chinese Yuan to the U.S. Dollar.
• Death of Francisco Goya Francisco Goya, a seminal Spanish artist known for his profound influence on Western art, passed away on this date in 1828.
• Ecuador Political Crisis: Presidential Emergency Decree President Lucio Gutierrez of Ecuador declared a state of emergency in the capital city and dissolved the Supreme Court, signaling a significant political upheaval and potential constitutional crisis.
• Lebanon Political Transition Najib Mikati was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Lebanon, replacing Omar Karami after seven weeks of unsuccessful attempts to form a consensus government, highlighting the complex political landscape in the country.
• Historic Rule Change in Gaelic Athletic Association The Gaelic Athletic Association Congress unanimously voted to lift Rule 42, which previously banned 'foreign' games at its venues. This landmark decision will now allow Irish soccer and rugby international fixtures to be played at Croke Park, marking a significant cultural shift.
• Notable Birthdays Three prominent figures were born on this date: Charlie Chaplin (legendary film actor and director), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (NBA basketball legend), and Bill Belichick (renowned NFL coach).
• Southern California Earthquake A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Southern California. Fortunately, no major injuries or significant damage were reported, demonstrating the region's resilience to seismic activity.

Events in 2005

April 16, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 2005

April 16, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Messina - Udinese : 1 - 0
• Roma - Reggina : 1 - 2
• Sampdoria - Palermo : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Lierse : 1 - 0
• FC Brussels - Gent : 1 - 1
• Genk - Beveren : 2 - 1
• Lokeren - St Truiden : 4 - 3
• Mouscron - Germinal : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Leverkusen : 1 - 3
• Hannover - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1
• Hansa Rostock - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
• M'gladbach - Mainz : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Espanol : 0 - 0
• Sevilla - Osasuna : 0 - 1
• Sociedad - La Coruna : 1 - 0

April 16, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2005 can also be written as 4/16/2005 in the US and as 16/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 16, 2005:

• Kay Walsh

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April 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
4. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
5. Akon - Lonely

April 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Will Smith - Switch
4. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
5. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 16, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
2. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
3. Fantasia - Truth Is
4. John Legend - Ordinary People
5. Amerie - 1 Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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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.

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April 16, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 03:18 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 2005

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Someone born on April 16, 2005 is:

20 years and 23 days old,

or 240 months and 23 days old,

or 1046 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2005?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2005.

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