What happened on Sunday July 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 17, 2005:

• Deadly Attacks in Iraq A devastating fuel truck bombing killed 98 people, while three suicide car bombers attacked the capital of Iraq, underscoring the intense violence and instability in the region during this period.
• Thailand Declares Emergency in Southern Provinces Due to escalating violence from Muslim insurgency, Thailand declared a state of emergency in Narathiwat and Pattani provinces, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and security challenges.
• Death of Sir Edward Heath Sir Edward Heath, former British Prime Minister, passed away at his Salisbury residence at the age of 89. Heath served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and was a significant figure in British political history.
• Peace Negotiations in Aceh Representatives of the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement reached a tentative peace agreement during negotiations in Helsinki, Finland, with plans to sign a formal truce on August 15, marking a potential breakthrough in a long-standing regional conflict.
• Tiger Woods Wins Open Championship Tiger Woods secured his second Open Championship title at the historic St Andrews' Old Course, further solidifying his status as one of golf's most accomplished athletes.
• Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Disneyland celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of magical entertainment and groundbreaking theme park innovation since its original opening in 1955.
• Yemen's Presidential Succession Announcement Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced he would not seek re-election in 2019, signaling a potential political transition in the country.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 2005

July 17, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 198th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2005 can also be written as 7/17/2005 in the US and as 17/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 17, 2005:

• Edward Heath

  British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974, known for leading the United Kingdom into the European...

• Joe Vialls

  Australian journalist and theorist (b. 1944).

• Geraldine Fitzgerald
• Laurel Aitken

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. Carrie Underwood - Inside Your Heaven
5. Bo Bice - Inside Your Heaven

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Crazy Frog - Axel F
4. Charlotte Church - Crazy Chick

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Fantasia - Free Yourself
4. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
5. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 02:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 2005

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Someone born on July 17, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 27 days old,

or 1034 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7241 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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