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About February 17th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: A car bomb explodes near the Marina Hotel, Sungai Kolok in southern Thailand. This popular tourist area is close to Malaysia's border. Five people are killed, and more than 40 others are injured. It is believed that the car bomb was the first to explode within the Muslim-dominated area.
  • Day of the week: February 17th, 2005 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vicente Fernández, Paris Hilton
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Let Me Love You by Mario
  • #1 UK song: Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem
  • Popular movie: The Illusionist directed by Neil Burger

More about February 17th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 2005.

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What day of the week was February 17, 2005?


February 17, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2005 can also be written as 2/17/2005 in the US and as 17/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 2005:

  • A car bomb explodes near the marina hotel, sungai kolok in southern thailand. this popular tourist area is close to malaysia's border. five people are killed, and more than 40 others are injured. it is believed that the car bomb was the first to explode within the muslim-dominated area.
  • Four people were arrested in cork by irish police and three more in dublin. the raids focused on financing the provisional ira. more than 2.3 million sterling pounds were taken in cork. ps60,000 worth of northern bank notes was also taken. these notes are believed to have been from the ps26.5million robbery in belfast just prior christmas. according to reports, tom hanlon, a former sinn fein councillor, and someone who worked in the banking sector were among those arrested. (rte) (bbc) (scotsman
  • Japan's chubu centrair international airport is opened in ise bay, south nagoya. the airport was built on an artificial island and is japan's third-largest international passenger airport. it is designed to replace the nearby nagoya airport.
  • New laws are introduced by the european union to increase air passenger rights. they can receive more compensation for cancellations, delays, and overbookings.
  • According to the bnfl nuclear power plant in sellafield, the united kingdom, 30 kg (66 lb.) of plutonium are "unaccounted for". this amount of plutonium missing would be enough to make seven nuclear bombs. according to the uk atomic energy authority, the discrepancy in record keeping was merely an auditing issue and there was no "real lose" of plutonium.
  • Although the military regime in burma has reopened constitutional talks, there is widespread criticism of the fact that the roughly 1,000 delegates selected by the military are not representative. they don't include the leader of the main opposition group, national league for democracy, and they do not include aung san suu kyi.
  • Mass rallies are held in ecuador for and against lucio gutierrez's government. his opponents accuse him, claiming that he uses heavy-handed tactics to get rid of his political opponents.
  • John negroponte is the nominee of george w. bush to become the united states director for national intelligence.
  • Taslima nasreen is an exiled bangladeshi writer currently living in sweden. she seeks indian citizenship. her works are condemned by conservative muslims in bangladesh who have demanded her execution. nasreen declares her desire to live in west bengal.
  • The united states house of representatives approves a class action fairness act, which aims to stop class action suits and move them from state courts into federal courts.
  • In the wake of the death of dorothy stang, the brazilian government plans to establish a protected rainforest area.
  • The sudanese government rejects the united nations demand that war crime suspects in violence-ridden darfur west sudanese territory be brought before the international criminal court at the hague.

February 17, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 17, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $90.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.71
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.13
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.50

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 105.51 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2295 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1842 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 137.88 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6899 GBP
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February 17, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 03:30 am.

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

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Who was born on February 17, 2005?


Famous people born on February 17, 2005:

  • Jeanuël Belocian
  • Mahamadou Diawara
  • Santiago Hidalgo

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker

    An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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February 17, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 24 days old,

or 1003 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7023 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 2005?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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

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

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February 17, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 2005:

  • Omar Sívori

    Italian-argentine footballer and manager (d. 2005).

  • Leona Rostenberg

    Renowned book dealer and author known for her expertise in rare books.

  • Dan O'Herlihy

    Irish-american actor (b. 1919).

  • Anatolij Zubrickij
  • Giovanni Bertolucci
  • Miodrag Nikolić

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Molière Jourdain

    French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

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February 17, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 2005:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 2005:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 2005:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like Toy Soldiers
  2. - Only U
  3. - Get Right
  4. - Goodies
  5. - Almost Here

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - Lovers And Friends
  3. - How We Do
  4. - Soldier
  5. - Disco Inferno

February 17, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 2005 was Volverte A Ver by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Volverte A Ver
  2. - Hoy Como Ayer
  3. - Te Buscaria
  4. - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
  5. - El Virus Del Amor

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February 17, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

Click

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

February 17, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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:

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Fungus the Bogeyman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

February 17, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winning The Future by Newt Gingrich

Winning The Future

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Former House Speaker Newt Ginrich says that America is currently facing five threats that could threaten, if not eliminated, the United States.

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Collapse

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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.

Chainfire by Terry Goodkind

Chainfire

By:

Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule, and seven other masterpieces have delighted readers around the world with his unique storytelling style.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

The Last Kingdom

By:

The fierce Danes invaded Britain in the middle of the ninth century looking for conquest and spoils. The ruthless invaders swept through every kingdom until they could only conquer one.

February 17, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

EyeToy: Play 3

EyeToy: Play 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Caramel Box Yarukibako Caramel Box Yarukibako 2

Caramel Box Yarukibako Caramel Box Yarukibako 2

Platform: PC

Genre: Eroge, Minigame, Visual novel

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Chuzzle

Chuzzle

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Game Boy Advance, Mobile phone, iOS,[1] Android, Online

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Platform: Xbox, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on February 17, 2005?

On February 17, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 2005?

On February 17, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 2005?

On February 17, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 2005?

February 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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