Thursday November 17, 2005

US date format: 11/17/2005, UK date format: 17/11/2005

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Scorpio (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on November 17, 2005).

Famous birthdays on this day include Gabriel Mancini and Giant George.

The number one song in US was Gold Digger by Kanye West. You Raise Me Up by Westlife was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while Do As I Say (Not As I Do) by Peter Schweizer was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Wild Country. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Cold Winter or College Hoops 2K6.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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November 17, 2005 Events

What happened on November 17, 2005?


Historical Events

  • Sri Lankan Presidential Election, 2005: Sri Lanka holds its fifth presidential election to appoint its fifth executive president. The election was peaceful, despite minor incidents. In the election, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa defeated Ranil Wickremesinghe.
  • Conrad Black, a press baron, is facing multiple fraud charges in relation to his transactions with Hollinger International.
  • David Irving, an English writer, is being held in Vienna for denying the Holocaust. This Austrian crime is a criminal offense.
  • Vietnam authorities are seeking Gary Glitter (an ex-rock star) to answer questions about child pornography charges.
  • The leader of the Anglican Communion worldwide, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is being challenged to reconsider his personal position on the ordination gay clergy. This challenge comes in light of scriptures by almost half of all Anglican Primates.
  • As civil unrest recedes, the French Police declared a "return of normalcy throughout France".
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What happened on November 17 in history? Find out the list of November 17th major events

What was 2005 famous for? Discover everything about 2005

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November 17, 2005 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on November 17, 2005?

  • French-born child of noted mother, Australian pop singer Tina Arena, an ex-patriot living in France, and her husband French artist Vincent Mancini.

  • American dog (d. 2013)

Other November 17th famous birthdays

  • Sophie Marceau

    French actress, seen in her first English-speaking role in "Braveheart" with Mel Gibson. Marceau is one of the most popular and well-respected actresses in France and continues to grow in international fame.

  • Rachel McAdams

    Canadian actress

  • Jeff Buckley

    American musician, who emerged in the avant-garde club scene of the 1990s. The talented performer was often compared to his father, Tim Buckley, a 1960’s musician who died at age 28 of a drug overdose. Like his father, Jeff died young; on 5/29/1997, he drowned in a tragic accident in the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.

  • American transvestite, a black, 6' 5" drag queen who is an image of class and glamour in full costume. RuPaul grew up in a houseful of women, his mom, Ernestine and sisters Renetta, Renne and Rosalind. His mom ruled the roost, undemonstrative except when she let loose with her big temper.

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How old am I?

If November 17, 2005 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on November 17.

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November 17, 2005 Famous Deaths


Who died on November 17, 2005?

Other November 17th famous deaths

  • Clive Brook

    Actor / director (On Approval), dies at 87.

  • French physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (Born 1904).

  • Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d. 2003).

  • English singer and bass player (Jethro Tull Carmen The Gods and Chicken Shack) (d. 1979).

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November 17, 2005 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Scorpio

Scorpio personality

Who should a Scorpio marry?

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

Personality of November born

Chinese Zodiac

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Rooster

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November 17, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 17, 2005?


The day of the week was Thursday.

November 17th marks the 320th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 44 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on November 17, 2005? Which were the top hits on November 17, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Run It!youtube
  3. - My Humps
  4. - Soul Survivor
  5. - Photograph

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - You Raise Me Up
  2. - Hung Up
  3. - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
  4. - Push The Button
  5. - Don't Cha

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Run It!youtube
  2. - Soul Survivor
  3. - Girl Tonite
  4. - I Think They Like Me
  5. - I Should Have Cheated

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Cuentale
  4. - Amor Eterno
  5. - Ella Y Yo

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in November 2005?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Do As I Say (Not As I Do) by Peter Schweizer

Do As I Say (Not As I Do)

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A whole host of policies and principles are supported by prominent liberals, including progressive taxes, affirmative actions, increased regulation of corporations, raising inheritance tax, strict environmental regulations and children's and consumer rights.

The March by E. L. Doctorow

The March

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WINNER OF NATIONAL BOOKCRITICS CIRCLE AWARDWINNER PEN/FAULKNER AWARDNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Union general William Tecumseh Sherman led his sixty thousand troops through Georgia on the way to the sea in 1864.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

Toxic Bachelors by Danielle Steel

Toxic Bachelors

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Danielle Steel examines the perils and rewards of love, relationships, dating in a novel that transports us into the intoxicating, frustrating world of three single men known as...

A Wedding In December by Anita Shreve

A Wedding In December

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Seven former schoolmates meet at an inn in Berkshire Mountains to celebrate a wedding. It is an occasion that turns into the occasion for astonishing revelations, as the friends recall a long-ago evening.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Cold Winter

Cold Winter

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

College Hoops 2K6

College Hoops 2K6

Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: 2K Sports

Bratz: Rock Angelz

Bratz: Rock Angelz

Platform: PlayStation 2 Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action RPG/Beat 'em up/Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Darwinia

Darwinia

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux Mac OS X Xbox 360

Genre: Real-time tactics, real-time strategy

Publisher: Introversion Software (Windows/Linux) Ambrosia Software (Mac OS X) Cinemaware Marquee/eGames (USA) Stomp (Australia)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.54
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $65.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.18

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 118.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1866 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3163 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0845 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 139.4 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on November 17, 2005?

On November 17, 2005 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is November 17, 2005?

On November 17, 2005 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.

Who was the US President on November 17, 2005?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 17, 2005?

On November 17, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on November 17, 2005?

On November 17, 2005 several famous people were born including, Gabriel Mancini, Giant George.

Which famous people died on November 17, 2005?

Famous people died on November 17, 2005 include, Marek Perepeczko.

What was the number one song in November 17, 2005?

The number one song in the week of November 17, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West in US and You Raise Me Up by Westlife in UK.

What were the top hits on November 17, 2005?

The top hits on November 17, 2005 were Gold Digger by Kanye West, Run It! by Chris Brown, My Humps by The Black Eyed Peas in US and You Raise Me Up by Westlife, Hung Up by Madonna, I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys in UK.