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December 20, 2005 was the 354th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 20, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on December 20, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Run It! by Chris Brown), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Deal or No Deal) and books back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 2005?
- December 20, 2005: What happened on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 2005?
- December 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2005?
- What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2005?
- December 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- December 20, 2005: What was the lunar phase on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 2005?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2005?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 2005?
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What day of the week was December 20, 2005?
December 20, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 2005 can also be written as 12/20/2005 in the US and as 20/12/2005 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 2005: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 2005:
- In Kitzmiller, Judge John E. Jones III of the US District Court rules that it is not necessary to teach intelligent design in his ruling.
- Aleksander Moisiu University, Durres, Albania was established.
- Browse US newspapers headlines from December 20, 2005
- Judge John E. Jones III ruled that intelligent design cannot be taught in public schools in the United States in the Kitzmiller case v. Dover Area Schools District.
- A bus carrying at least 20 people from Pakistani-controlled Kashmir crashes off the road and falls down a hill before landing in the river Jhelum.
- Browse UK newspaper headlines from December 20, 2005
- Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is elected the new leader of the Likud in the Likud primaries elections. He is closely followed by Silvan Schalom and Moshe Feyglin in the voting. (Ynetnews). After a mild stroke, Ariel Sharon, prime minister of Israel is released from Hadassah Ein Kerem.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the new leader of the Likud, won the Likud primary election. He is closely followed by Silvan Schalom and Moshe Feyglin in the voting.
- After being treated for mild strokes, Ariel Sharon, prime minister of Israel is released from Hadassah Ein Kerem.
- After circling Boston for approximately two hours, Midwest Airlines Flight 210 lands safely in Boston's Logan International Airport.
December 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Barcelona - Celta : 2 - 0
La Liga Segunda Division
Football (Spain)- Real Madrid B - Lleida : 0 - 0
- Tenerife - Ferrol : 1 - 2
Premier League
UK Soccer- Dundee United - Dunfermline : 2 - 1
Serie B
Football (Italy)- Albinoleffe - Catania : 2 - 2
- Avellino - Ternana : 1 - 1
- Brescia - Crotone : 2 - 0
- Catanzaro - Bologna : 0 - 2
- Cremonese - Torino : 0 - 1
December 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 20, 2005
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.67
- Apple AAPL: opens at $71.63
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.76
- General Electric GE: opens at $35.67
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.95
Exchange Rates on December 20, 2005
- 1 USD = 117.06 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1727 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3081 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0728 CNY
- 1 EUR = 138.89 JPY
Who was born on December 20, 2005?
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
- JoJo (singer)
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Jonah HillAmerican actor.
- Uri Geller
Internationally renowned Israeli psychic and telekinetic.
- Hélène Rollès
French singer and actress, primarily known for her role in the TV sitcom Helen et les GarASSons (HA(c).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 11 months old,
or 215 months and 9 days old,
or 936 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6553 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 2005.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2005?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 20th 2023.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2005?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 20, 2005.
December 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people who died on December 20, 2005:
- Maniam Moorthy
Malaysian climber.
- José Roberto Hill (60)
- Argentina Brunetti
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
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Brittany MurphyAmerican actress (Born 1977).
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Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
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John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
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Thomas NewmanActor/Composer (Cape Fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th
December 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20, 2005 is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
December 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
December 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 2005:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 2005:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th.
December 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris Brown - Run It!
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- D4L - Laffy Taffy
- Nelly - Grillz
- Nickelback - Photograph
December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th.
December 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Hung Up
- The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
- Westlife - You Raise Me Up
- The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
- Nizlopi - JCB Song
December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th.
December 20, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
- Ray J - One Wish
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Chris Brown - Run It!
December 20, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 2005 was Amor Eterno by Cristian Castro, according to the Latin music chart for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th.
December 20, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Dec 19th and Dec 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Cristian Castro - Amor Eterno
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
December 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Illusionist
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Neil Burger
Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly
Country: United States of America
The New World
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale
Country: United States of America
Slither
Release year: 2005
Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson
Country: United States of America
December 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Deal or No Deal
Release year: 2005
Pitbull
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue
Wild Country
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Alborada
Release year: 2005
Trollz
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Ron Thornton
December 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
My Friend Leonard
By: James Frey
My Friend Leonard is a father-son relationship that's both unusual and truly amazing. It pulls you in immediately and deeply into a unique and inspiring relationship.
A Feast for Crows
By: George R.R. Martin
THE BOOK BEHIND SEASON FOUR OF THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME of THRONES Few books have captured the imagination and earned the admiration and praise of critics and readers around the world like George R.
The Truth (With Jokes)
By: Al Franken
Al Franken's bestseller, Lies (And The Lying Liars who Tell Them),: A Fair and Balanced View at the Right was praised for its "bitterly funny assault".
Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.
The Da Vinci Code
By: Dan Brown
PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.
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December 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade
Cocoto Kart Racer
Blitzkrieg 2
Drill Dozer
December 20, 2005: What was the lunar phase on that day?
Lunar phase
The lunar phase on December 20, 2005 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 11:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.
Who was the US President on December 20, 2005?
On December 20, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2005?
On December 20, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 2005?
On December 20, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former President Barack Obama, parts of Ventura Freeway in Southern California will be renamed "President Barack H. Obama Highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. The European Court of Justice (ECJ), rules that Uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the European Union. Uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in Barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in Ankara in connection to the assassination of Andrei Karlov (Russian ambassador to Turkey).
What happened in 2005?
2005 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
- Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
- Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.
What was the calendar for December 2005?
December 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
