What happened on Wednesday May 18, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 18, 2005:

• Uzbekistan Unrest and Diplomatic Tensions Significant unrest in Uzbekistan with conflicting reports about civilian casualties. 36 foreign diplomats visited Andijan under heavy guard. The Uzbek government reported 169 deaths, while human rights groups suggested the toll could be as high as 775. Islamic rebels claimed control of the border town Qorasuv.
• Hubble Discovers Pluto's Additional Moons The Hubble Space Telescope confirmed the existence of two additional moons orbiting Pluto: Nix and Hydra. This astronomical discovery expanded our understanding of Pluto's planetary system and provided new insights into the complex dynamics of celestial bodies in our solar system.
• Marburg Virus Epidemic in Angola A severe Marburg virus outbreak in Angola resulted in 311 confirmed deaths, representing a significant public health crisis in the region.
• Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo The World Health Organization announced an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 11 confirmed cases, signaling a potential public health emergency.
• Unexploded Grenade at Bush Speech in Georgia A live hand grenade was discovered among spectators during President George W. Bush's speech in Tbilisi, Georgia. The grenade failed to detonate, initially believed to be a dummy device. The incident highlighted potential security risks during high-profile diplomatic visits.
• Polish Parliamentary Election Date Set Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski officially announced October 9th, 2005, as the date for parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a significant democratic process in Poland.
• Frank Gorshin, Actor Dies Frank Gorshin, an American actor known for his versatile character acting and iconic portrayal of The Riddler in the 1960s Batman TV series, passed away. Born in 1933, Gorshin was a talented impressionist and comedian who made significant contributions to television and film.
• Russia Demands Extradition and Green Day Performance Russia demanded the return of former energy minister Yevgeny Adamov, who was in a Swiss prison under a U.S. warrant. Simultaneously, rock band Green Day performed their live album 'Bullet in a Bible' at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from May. 18, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on May 18, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $54.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.00

Exchange Rates on May 18, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2594 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2177 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.66 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6887 GBP

May 18, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2005 can also be written as 5/18/2005 in the US and as 18/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 18, 2005:

• Alf Arrowsmith
• Christian Kuntner
• Vittorio Mayer Pasquale

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. Ciara - Oh
3. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
4. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
5. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
3. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
4. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
5. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 2005

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Someone born on May 18, 2005 is:

19 years 11 months old,

or 239 months and 26 days old,

or 1043 weeks

or 7301 days old,

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

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

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