What happened on Monday July 18, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 18, 2005:

• General William Westmoreland Passes Away General William Westmoreland, a prominent military commander who led U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, died peacefully at a retirement home in South Carolina, marking the end of an era in American military history.
• Serbian Secret Police Officers Convicted for Political Murder Eight former Serbian secret police officers and Slobodan Milosevic supporters were found guilty of murdering former Serbian President Ivan Stambolic. They face imprisonment ranging from 15 to 40 years, signaling accountability for political crimes during the Milosevic era.
• UN Study Reveals HIV Origins in Asia A United Nations study using genetic fingerprinting revealed that the majority of HIV strains in Asia likely originated from Myanmar (Burma), providing crucial insights into the virus's epidemiological history.
• Hurricane Emily Strikes Yucatan Peninsula Hurricane Emily made landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, prompting massive evacuations of residents and tourists from Cancun and Cozumel in Quintana Roo state. The hurricane caused significant disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• German Court Orders Release of Terrorism Suspect Germany's Federal Constitutional Court ordered the release of Mamoun Darkazanli, who was previously accused by Spanish authorities of funding the September 11 terrorist attacks, highlighting complex legal proceedings in counter-terrorism efforts.
• Lebanon Grants Amnesty to Political Prisoner The Lebanese Parliament granted amnesty to Samir Geagea, a Lebanese Forces leader who had been imprisoned since 1994, signaling potential political reconciliation.
• Tiger Woods Wins Open Championship Tiger Woods secured his second Open Championship title at the historic Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, further cementing his legacy in professional golf.
• Australia Honors Indigenous Rights Activist Indigenous leaders in Australia paid tribute to Sir Ronald Wilson, a white activist who dedicated his life to Indigenous rights, following his recent passing.
• Moroccan Activist Detained Upon Return Human rights activist Ali Salem Tamek was detained in Morocco upon returning from Europe, accused of inciting riots and supporting Western Sahara independence.
• Ukraine's President Seeks Police Reform President Viktor Yushchenko proposed abolishing the traffic police, citing systemic corruption within the organization and the need for comprehensive law enforcement restructuring.
• EU Plans Peace Monitoring in Aceh The European Union announced plans to conduct a peace process monitoring operation in Aceh, Indonesia, demonstrating international commitment to regional stability.
• Typhoon Haitang Threatens Taiwan Taiwanese authorities evacuated hundreds of people in preparation for Typhoon Haitang, which was moving towards Okinawa, demonstrating proactive disaster management strategies.
• Religious Commune Attacked in Malaysia A group of 30 attackers targeted the Sky Kingdom religious commune in Malaysia, raising concerns about religious tensions and community safety.

Events in 2005

July 18, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 2005

July 18, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 18, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $41.41
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.99

Exchange Rates on July 18, 2005:

• 1 USD = 111.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2151 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2941 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.84 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6892 GBP

July 18, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 199th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 2005 can also be written as 7/18/2005 in the US and as 18/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 18, 2005:

• Amy Gillett

  Australian cyclist and rower (b. 1976).

• William Westmoreland

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
5. Rihanna - Pon de Replay

July 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

July 18, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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July 18, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 02:59 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 18, 2005

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Someone born on July 18, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 26 days old,

or 1034 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 2005?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 18, 2005.

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