What happened on Wednesday October 19, 2005?

Here's what happened on October 19, 2005:

• Saddam Hussein Trial Begins The Iraqi Special Tribunal commenced the historic trial of Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, and seven of his associates. They were charged with crimes against humanity, specifically the murder of 143 Shi'a people in Dujail in 1982. This landmark legal proceeding held significant global importance, with potential consequences including the death penalty if Hussein was convicted.
• Hurricane Wilma Becomes Most Intense Atlantic Hurricane Hurricane Wilma became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record, reaching an unprecedented minimum central pressure of 882 millibars. This remarkable storm was part of the extraordinarily active 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which saw 21 tropical storms and 12 hurricanes, tying historical records from 1933 and 1969. Wilma underwent one of the most dramatic rapid intensification processes ever recorded, quickly escalating to a Category 5 hurricane in the northwest Caribbean Sea.
• Global Avian Influenza Outbreak Multiple countries reported significant H5N1 virus outbreaks. China confirmed 2,600 bird deaths near Hohhot in Inner Mongolia. Russia reported virus outbreaks in Kurgan Oblast and Tula Oblast. The European Union also suspected a new epidemic in the Republic of Macedonia, highlighting the widespread nature of the avian influenza threat.
• Kashmir Earthquake Devastation The death toll from the 8 October Kashmir earthquake surpassed 79,000, marking it as one of the most catastrophic natural disasters of the year. The massive loss of life underscored the region's vulnerability to seismic activity and the immense humanitarian challenges in the aftermath.
• Houston Astros Reach First World Series The Houston Astros baseball team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first National League Championship, advancing to their inaugural World Series in franchise history. This momentous achievement represented a significant breakthrough for the team.

Events in 2005

October 19, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 2005

October 19, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 19, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $52.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.56
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.93
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.41

Exchange Rates on October 19, 2005:

• 1 USD = 115.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1752 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2941 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.3 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6796 GBP

October 19, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2005 can also be written as 10/19/2005 in the US and as 19/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

October 19, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Nickelback - Photograph
3. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Bow Wow - Like You

October 19, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Sugababes - Push The Button
2. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
3. Sean Paul - We Be Burnin'
4. Robbie Williams - Tripping

October 19, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 2005 was Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy Featuring Akon, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
2. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
3. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You
4. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
5. Chris Brown - Run It!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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October 19, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 October 19, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:14 pm and setting at 10:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 2005

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Someone born on October 19, 2005 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 16 days old,

or 1024 weeks

or 7168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 2005?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 19, 2005.

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