Wednesday March 16, 2005: on this day

March 16, 2005 was the 75th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 16, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 16, 2005, who was born and died on March 16, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candy Shop by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. The Contender) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 2005?


March 16, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2005 can also be written as 3/16/2005 in the US and as 16/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

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March 16, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 2005:

  • Officially, israel handed jericho over to palestinian control.
  • Israel officially gives jericho over to the palestinian authority, which will likely strengthen mahmoud abdulbas. the pa will regain security control of the city and will need to ensure that any militants are not allowed to enter.
  • After trying to stop the annual march by young radical nationalists and waffen-ss veterans, anti-fascist protesters end up in custody in riga, latvia.
  • Russia announced that it would pay us$10 million to those who betrayed aslan maskhadov (the chechen separatist leader), who was killed by russian special forces.
  • The president of bolivia carlos mesa asked the congress to approve august's early elections to replace him in order to "prevent bloodbath". widespread opposition protests continue to be held against his economic policies.
  • Tony saca, president of el salvador, criticizes new inquiries by the inter-american commission on human rights into the 1981 massacre at el mozote.
  • Seven us banks are accused by the united states senate of being complicit in augusto pinochet's setting up of 100 bank accounts to conceal money amounting to us$15 million.
  • Amnesty international says that fair elections in zimbabwe are "impossible".
  • Today, ripudaman s malik and ajaib s bagri were found not guilty by the supreme court of british columbia in their trials for the bombing of air india flight 182.
  • The european union delays negotiations on croatia's possible membership. delegates claim that zagreb has not cooperated in arresting ante golovina, a suspected war criminal.
  • 28 people are killed in a plane crash in russia, including employees of lukoil oil firm.
  • The zambian government has filed corruption charges against frederick chiluba, ex-president of the country, in a british high court. the state is being accused of defrauding him of us$35 million.
  • After threats from militias, the united nations has decided to withdraw its foreign personnel west of darfur.
  • Iran executes serial killer mohammed bijeh (nicknamed the "tehran desert vampire").
  • Hitachi presents two emiew examples in japan.
  • China's largest bbs, smth, declared that ip from outside tsinghua university would not be allowed.
  • Israel officially hands over jericho to palestinian control.

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March 16, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 16, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $41.21
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.74

Exchange Rates on March 16, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 104.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2046 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1521 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.71 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6965 GBP

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Standard - Louvieroise : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - FC Koln : 2 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Karlsruhe : 3 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Getafe : 1 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Sochaux - Metz : 2 - 1
  • St Etienne - Ajaccio : 3 - 0
  • Strasbourg - Monaco : 0 - 0
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March 16, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 16, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

44%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 01:20 am.

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

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Who was born on March 16, 2005?


Famous people born on March 16, 2005:

  • Amy Ackerman
  • Silvano Vos

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years and 12 days old,

or 228 months and 12 days old,

or 993 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6952 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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March 16, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 2005:

  • Ralph Erskine

    An english-swedish architect designed the ark & byker wall (d. 2005).

  • Dick Radatz

    American baseball player (born 1937).

  • Todd Bell

    American football player (born 1958).

  • Allan Hendrickse

    South african politician and minister (d. 2005).

  • Anthony George

    American tv actor (born in 1921).

  • Sergiu Cunescu
  • Eric Johnston
  • Arciso Artesiani
  • William Lehman
  • Mohammed Bijeh
  • William Brown
  • Jean-Pierre Genet
  • Justin Hinds
  • Chris van der Klaauw
  • José Vento Ruiz

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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March 16, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 2005:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 2005:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - How We Do
  5. - Disco Inferno

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Over And Over
  2. - All About You / You've Got A Friend
  3. - Get Right
  4. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  5. - Dakota

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - How We Do
  4. - Truth Is
  5. - Lovers And Friends

March 16, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 16, 2005 was Hoy Como Ayer by Conjunto Primavera, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hoy Como Ayer
  2. - Aire
  3. - Te Buscaria
  4. - Algo Esta Cambiando
  5. - Volverte A Ver

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March 16, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel

Country: United States of America

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Hitch

Hitch

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta

Country: United States of America

March 16, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Committed

Committed

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stelana Kliris

The Office

The Office

Release year: 2005

Written by:

Starring: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker

Country: United States of America

March 16, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 16, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Disneywar by James B. Stewart

Disneywar

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The inside story about Michael Eisner's downfall as CEO and Chairman of Disney, and the scandals that led America's most-respected entertainment company to civil war.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

By:

Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.

Juiced by Jose Canseco

Juiced

By:

Jose Canseco was a major leaguer in the 1980s. He changed the game in many ways. His combination of speed and power allowed him to become the first player to hit more than 40 home runs and steal more bases …

Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

By:

Prep is Curtis Sittenfeld’s debut novel. It's an insightful and achingly funny story about coming-of age.

God'S Politics by Jim Wallis

God'S Politics

By:

The New York Times Bestseller God's Politics resonated with Americans who were disenchanted by how the Right had coopted all talk of integrating religious values into politics and with the Left.

March 16, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 16, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Biniax

Biniax

Platform: Mobile phone, Dreamcast, Windows, Linux, Amiga, BeOS, GP2X, PSP, Mac OS X

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Jordan Tuzsuzov

The Bible Game

The Bible Game

Platform: Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Trivia/Christian

Publisher: Crave Entertainment

Blitz: The League

Blitz: The League

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Midway Games

ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails

ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing

Publisher: NA Sony Computer Entertainment America; EU SouthPeak Games

Mario Tennis: Power Tour

Mario Tennis: Power Tour

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on March 16, 2005?

On March 16, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2005?

On March 16, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 2005?

On March 16, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

Find out more about March 16th

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for March 2005?

March 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 2005 calendar looked like.

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