What happened on Saturday July 16, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 16, 2005:

• Deadly Suicide Bombing near Baghdad A devastating suicide bomber detonated explosives near an LPG fuel tanker south of Baghdad, causing a massive explosion that killed over 60 people and injured approximately 100. This attack was considered one of the most severe insurgent operations since the US occupation of Iraq, demonstrating the ongoing volatility in the region.
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Global Release The highly anticipated sixth installment in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', was released at midnight across the UK, Ireland, and North America. This global simultaneous release was a significant cultural event that drew massive anticipation from fans worldwide.
• KMT Chairmanship Election Ma Ying-jeou won a decisive victory in the Kuomintang (KMT) chairmanship election, defeating Wang Jin-pyng with 72% of the vote. This marked the first direct election for the party leadership in KMT's history, signaling a new era of democratic process within the political organization.
• Antonov An-24 Plane Crash in Equatorial Guinea An Antonov An-24 aircraft crashed near Baney in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea, resulting in a tragic loss of 60 lives. The accident was one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the country's history, highlighting the risks of air travel in challenging geographical conditions.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 2005

July 16, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2005 can also be written as 7/16/2005 in the US and as 16/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 16, 2005:

• Pietro Consagra

  Pietro Consagra was a renowned Italian sculptor known for his innovative abstract sculptures and significant contributions to modern art.

• Camillo Felgen

  Renowned Luxembourgian singer-songwriter, radio host, and entertainer who made significant contributions to Luxembourg's cultural scene.

• John Ostrom
• Giampiero Bianchi

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. Carrie Underwood - Inside Your Heaven
5. Bo Bice - Inside Your Heaven

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Crazy Frog - Axel F
4. Charlotte Church - Crazy Chick

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Fantasia - Free Yourself
4. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
5. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 01:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 2005

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Someone born on July 16, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 28 days old,

or 1034 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7242 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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