What happened on Wednesday November 16, 2005?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2005:

• US Maintains Internet Governance Control Despite international opposition, the United States successfully preserves its supervisory authority over the internet through ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).
• Avian Influenza Outbreak in China China's Health Ministry officially announces the first confirmed and suspected cases of avian influenza in Hunan Province and Anhui, signaling potential public health risks.
• Australia Qualifies for 2006 FIFA World Cup After a dramatic 31-year wait, the Australian national football team defeats Uruguay in a penalty shootout, securing their qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. This victory marked a significant moment in Australian soccer history.
• Xbox 360 Launch in United States Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 gaming console in the United States, marking a significant moment in the video game industry and next-generation gaming technology.
• Johnny Cash Tribute Concert CBS television broadcasts 'I Walk the Line: A Night For Johnny Cash', a star-studded concert featuring performances by Dwight Yoakam, Martina McBride, Alison Krauss, U2, Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, and others, honoring the legendary musician.
• Kurdish Conflict in Turkey Violent confrontation between Kurdish PKK rebels and Turkish police in Hakkari Province, Turkey, resulted in 1 fatality and 15 injuries, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Controversial Presidential Election in Burkina Faso Blaise Compaore prematurely celebrates his victory in the 2005 presidential election, with opposition officials and international observers alleging widespread electoral fraud and vote-rigging.
• Death of Donald Watson, Vegan Society Founder Donald Watson, the pioneering founder of the Vegan Society and considered the creator of the term 'vegan', passed away. Born in 1910, Watson was instrumental in establishing the philosophical and dietary principles of veganism as a lifestyle choice.
• Nick Jonas Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Nick Jonas, a member of the popular pop band Jonas Brothers, publicly reveals his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, raising awareness about the chronic condition.
• Security Measures for US Defense Secretary Major areas of Adelaide were placed under strict security lockdown in preparation for the arrival of US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld at the 17th Annual AUS-MIN Meeting.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on November 16, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $63.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.39
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.45

Exchange Rates on November 16, 2005:

• 1 USD = 119.18 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1937 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3253 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.08 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.05 JPY

November 16, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 320th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2005 can also be written as 11/16/2005 in the US and as 16/11/2005 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2005 in November 2005 calendar

Famous people died on November 16, 2005:

• Henry Taube

  Renowned Canadian-American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1983 for his work on electron transfer mechanisms in metal...

• Ralph Edwards

  Ralph Edwards was a pioneering American radio and television host known for creating and hosting the popular show 'This Is Your Life'.

• Donald Watson

  Pioneering English activist who founded the Vegan Society in 1944, playing a crucial role in the global vegan movement.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
4. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor
5. Nickelback - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 2005 was You Raise Me Up by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
2. Madonna - Hung Up
3. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
4. Sugababes - Push The Button
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
3. Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
4. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
5. Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:46 pm and setting at 08:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 2005

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Someone born on November 16, 2005 is:

19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 23 days old,

or 1016 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7114 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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