What happened on Monday January 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on January 17, 2005:

• US Administration's Potential Iran Actions Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reported in The New Yorker that unnamed military and intelligence sources suggested the United States was preparing to take aggressive actions against Iran, including potential covert operations. The Pentagon strongly denied the report, calling it fundamentally erroneous.
• Death of Zhao Ziyang Zhao Ziyang, former Premier of the People's Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, passed away at the age of 85. A significant political figure known for his reformist views and controversial role during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, his death marked the end of an era in Chinese political history.
• Indian Train Fire Investigation An official inquiry into the 2002 train fire in India, led by retired Judge Bannerjee, concluded that the incident was an accidental fire, not a deliberate attack as previously reported. The investigation revealed that eyewitnesses claimed people were cooking in the carriage when the fire started, dispelling earlier claims of religious violence.
• Croatian President Re-elected Stipe Mesic was re-elected as the President of Croatia for a second term, signaling political continuity in the post-Yugoslav era and reflecting the country's ongoing democratic consolidation.
• Bangkok Subway Crash A significant subway accident in Bangkok, Thailand resulted in over 100 people being injured. The incident highlighted potential safety concerns in the city's public transportation infrastructure.
• London Police Lawsuit Two individuals initiated a legal action against the Metropolitan Police of London regarding their detention during the May Day Riots of 2001, raising questions about police conduct and civil liberties.
• Remembering Kobe Earthquake Victims On the anniversary of the devastating 1995 Kobe earthquake, people in Japan commemorated those who lost their lives. A large disaster conference was also held in the city, focusing on disaster preparedness and resilience.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 2005

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

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

Famous people died on January 17, 2005:

• Virginia Mayo

  A prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in film noir and comedies during the Golden Age of cinema, Mayo was a celebrated star who...

• Zhao Ziyang

  Influential Chinese political leader who served as Premier of the People's Republic of China and was a key figure during the Tiananmen...

• Albert Schatz

  American microbiologist and academic (b. 1920).

• José Bezerra da Silva
• Jack Harper

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 17th

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.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
4. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
5. Destiny's Child - 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.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - 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 music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
5. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 2005

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Someone born on January 17, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 26 days old,

or 1060 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7421 days old,

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