What happened on Saturday December 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 17, 2005:

• Incident in Gaza Strip A car carrying Khaled Abu Sitta exploded in the Gaza Strip, with conflicting reports about the cause. Palestinian sources claimed an Israeli air strike, while the Israeli Defense Force admitted to bombing roads, bridges, and shooting a suspect, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• WTO Ministerial Conference Protests in Hong Kong A violent demonstration against globalization erupted during the 2005 World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong. Police detained 900 protesters who were challenging trade rules they claimed were harmful to farmers. The protest resulted in 74 people being injured and significant disruption to the conference.
• Funding Crisis for Darfur Peacekeeping Mission U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice requested additional funds for the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Darfur, Sudan. The peacekeeping force was at risk of running out of funds within four months, with recent violence in the region escalating the humanitarian crisis.
• King of Bhutan Abdicates Throne Jigme Singye Wangchuck voluntarily abdicates the throne of Bhutan, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition. This unexpected move signals potential democratic reforms and a generational shift in Bhutanese leadership.
• Theft of Valuable Henry Moore Statue Thieves used flatbed trucks to steal a massive 2-ton Henry Moore statue from his foundation in Hertfordshire. The artwork, valued at over $5.2 million, was brazenly removed, highlighting significant art theft challenges and security vulnerabilities.
• Santa Claus Rampage in Auckland In an unusual and chaotic event, over 40 individuals dressed in Santa Claus costumes went on a destructive spree through Auckland, New Zealand. The group committed multiple crimes, including robbing shops and assaulting security guards, creating a bizarre and shocking incident.

Events in 2005

December 17, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 2005

December 17, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lazio - Juventus : 1 - 1
• Treviso - Lecce : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Westerlo : 2 - 2
• FC Brussels - Beveren : 3 - 1
• Genk - Lokeren : 2 - 2
• Germinal - Charleroi : 0 - 1
• Mouscron - Club Brugge : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - FC Koln : 3 - 2
• Dortmund - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Wolfsburg : 3 - 2
• Leverkusen - Hannover : 0 - 0
• Mainz - Duisburg : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Betis : 2 - 0
• Cadiz - Barcelona : 1 - 3
• Celta - La Coruna : 0 - 3

December 17, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2005 can also be written as 12/17/2005 in the US and as 17/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 17, 2005:

• Jack Anderson

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for his syndicated column 'Washington Merry-Go-Round' that exposed political corruption and...

• Marc Favreau

  Marc Favreau was a prominent Canadian actor, comedian, and poet known for his significant contributions to Quebec's cultural scene.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. D4L - Laffy Taffy
3. Kanye West - Gold Digger
4. Nickelback - Photograph
5. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

December 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Madonna - Hung Up
2. The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
3. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Nizlopi - JCB Song

December 17, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2005 was I Think They Like Me by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
4. Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 09:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 2005

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Someone born on December 17, 2005 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 6 days old,

or 1009 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7067 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2005?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 2005.

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