Monday May 16, 2005: on this day

May 16, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2005 can also be written as 5/16/2005 in the US and as 16/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on May 16, 2005:

• George galloway is appearing before a u.s. senate committee to answer allegations that he made money from the iraqi oil-for-food programme.
• Kuwait allows women to vote in a 35-23 national assembly election.
• For the 2007 parliamentary election, the national assembly of kuwait votes 35 to 23 in favor of women's rights. although the law states that it should be subjected to islamic law it is believed this will only refer to gender-segregated voting places.
• French workers protest the government's decision to cancel whit monday holiday. many stay home. seven unions call for workers to strike, while many businesses remain closed. (bbc) (bloomberg) (reuters),
• One month after sunday's parliamentary election, meles zenawi, ethiopia's prime minister, bans demonstrations from addis ababa. coalition for unity and democracy, the opposition parties, accuse the government of electoral fraud and harassing their election observers. the results are still not available.
• In a lawsuit against morgan stanley brokerage, a jury in west palm beach, florida finds in favor of ronald perelman. the suit was based on morgan stanley's involvement in sunbeam's financial falsification at the expense investors like perelman. he was awarded $ 604 millions.
• A court in indonesia upholds abu bakar bashir's two-and-half-year sentence.
• 64 men will be charged by the national prosecuting authority of south africa, which includes the 61 zimbabwean men who were released under anti-mercenary laws.
• Protesters gather in la paz (bolivia) to support legislation that would increase taxes on foreign energy companies. some call for nationalization.
• According to the united nations world food program, north korea is in desperate need of food assistance.
• Ethiopia's ruling party eprdf claims it won general elections, despite opposition claims of a victory. the voter turnout was more than 90%.
• Nigerian ex-education minister fabian osuji, adolphus wabara, the former senate leader, and five others are being tried for corruption. osuji claims that he is a "scapegoat".
• Belgravia gallery, london, removes works bearing the signature of nelson mandela. mandela has brought a lawsuit to stop the sale of items bearing his name.
• Six african countries will meet in tripoli (libya) for a two-day summit to discuss darfur's situation. none of the rebel groups in darfur has sent representatives.
• Indian police have arrested a man in connection to the attack on shakuntala verma, a social worker from uttar pradesh.
• Indian troops rescue over 300 tourists who were left stranded at natu la himalayan pass after an avalanche.
• After being convicted of child sexual abuse, a sri lanka buddhist monk bellana pannaloka thero attempts suicide.

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

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $53.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $34.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $73.09

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2005:

• 1 USD = 106.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2693 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2226 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.05 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.687 GBP

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nancy - Le Havre : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Triestina - Venezia : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:34 pm and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 2005

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Famous people born on May 16, 2005:

• El Chadaille Bitshiabu

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

• Megan Fox

  American actress and model.

• Pierce Brosnan

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• Janet Jackson

  American actress and recording artist.

• Melanie Lynskey

  Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

• Tori Spelling

  American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Joseph Morgan

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• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

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• Danny Trejo

  Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

• David Boreanaz

  David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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Famous people died on May 16, 2005:

• Andrew Goodpaster

  American general (d. 2005).

• Jiří Rubáš
• June Lang

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

• Jim Henson

  American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

• Andy Kaufman

  American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

• Ronnie James Dio

  American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

• Alain Cuny

  French actor.

• Irwin Shaw

  American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

• Marisa Mell

  Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

• Verley Tinsley

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

• Camala Markandaya

  Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

• Romaldo Giurgola

  Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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Holidays on May 16, 2005:

• Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
• Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2005:

• International Day of Living Together in Peace
• International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2005:

• Saint HonorT of Amiens
• Saint Andrew Bobola
• Saint Ubaldus
• Saint Simon Stock
• Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
• Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. Ciara - Oh
3. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
4. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
5. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
3. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
4. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
5. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
2. Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
3. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
4. Intocable - Aire
5. Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura