Monday January 17, 2005: on this day

January 17, 2005 was the 17th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 2005, who was born and died on January 17, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Me Love You by Mario), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Tilt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 2005?


January 17, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2005 can also be written as 1/17/2005 in the US and as 17/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

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January 17, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 2005:

  • A train fire in india that claimed the lives of 60 hindus and caused religious riots, which took place in 2002, was not started by muslims throwing firebombs as had been reported. this was confirmed by an inquiry into indian railways headed by retired judge bannerjee. justice banerjee stated that eyewitnesses claimed that people were cooking in the carriage when it caught on fire.
  • The new yorker's investigative reporter seymour hersh reports that sources within the military and intelligence communities claim that the united states has stated its determination to strike iran and conduct broad covert actions in many other countries. officially, the pentagon stated that "mr. hersh’s article is so riddled by errors of fundamental fact than his entire piece is destroyed."
  • Stipe mesic, the croatian president, is elected for a second term.
  • A subway crash in bangkok, thailand, injures over 100.
  • In the wake of the 2004 indian ocean earthquake, matti vanhanen, kjell magne bindevik and goran persson are among the scandinavian prime ministers.
  • James t. morris (head of the united nations world food program) visits the tamil tigers despite objections from the sri lankan government
  • Venezuela rejected colombia's suggestion to organize a regional summit to settle the farc leader rodrigo granda's captivity. hugo chavez stated that he would be open to discussing the matter with alvaro uribe.
  • Two individuals sue the metropolitan police of london for detaining them following the may day riots 2001.
  • People in japan's kobe remember those who died in the 1995 kobe earthquake. a large disaster conference is also held in the city.

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

Exchange Rates on January 17, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 102.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2172 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1833 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.27 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7021 GBP

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Grenoble : 0 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Xanthi - Ionikos : 2 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Piacenza - Verona : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Setubal - Belenenses : 1 - 2
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January 17, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 01:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Who was born on January 17, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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


You are 19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 30 days old,

or 1004 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7029 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 2005?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 2005:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Albert Schatz

    American microbiologist and academic (b. 1920).

  • Charlie Bell

    Australian fast food executive (born in 1960).

  • Zhao Ziyang

    Chinese politician, 3rd premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1919).

  • Carlo Battaglia
  • José Bezerra da Silva
  • Jack Harper
  • Anatolij Kartašov
  • Giorgio Ghezzi
  • Virginia Mayo (Virginia Clara Jones
  • Zhao Ziyang (赵紫阳)

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Petrice Lumumba

    Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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


Holidays on January 17, 2005:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - 1, 2 Step
  3. - Lovers And Friends
  4. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  5. - Soldier

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Against All Odds
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  4. - Out Of Touch
  5. - I Believe In You

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on January 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - Lovers And Friends
  3. - Soldier
  4. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  5. - 1, 2 Step

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 2005 was Todo El Ano by Obie Bermudez, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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

The Latin music chart on January 17, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Todo El Ano
  2. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  3. - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
  4. - Dame Otro Tequila
  5. - Me Dedique A Perderte

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

The most popular movies on January 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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Huff

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

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

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

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

Unexpected Blessings by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Unexpected Blessings

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Evan,

Afterburn by Zane

Afterburn

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Yardley Brown, a Washington, D.C. chiropractor, goes to the bank to make deposits to his account. Yardley Brown has been earning some interest in Rayne waters for a while.

Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz

Life Expectancy

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Jimmy Tock was born in a time when his grandfather foresaw five dark days in his grandson’s life. Five dates whose tragic events would prove to be devastating.

A Paper Life by Tatum O'Neal

A Paper Life

By:

This is a true Hollywood-style autobiography, which tells the story of one of Hollywood's most troubled and talented young stars.

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.

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

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

Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer

Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: EU Sony Computer Entertainment; NA Evolved Games

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: CDV Software

Bliss the Game for Lovers

Bliss the Game for Lovers

Platform: Android, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows (all Java supported)

Genre: Romance

Publisher: Games for Loving

Cold War

Cold War

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, Linux, Mac OS X

Genre: Stealth

Publisher: DreamCatcher Games Linux Game Publishing (Linux) Runesoft (Mac OS X)

Devil Kings

Devil Kings

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Hack and slash

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on January 17, 2005?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 2005?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 2005?

January 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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