What happened on Wednesday July 20, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 20, 2005:

• Canada Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Canada's Civil Marriage Act receives Royal Assent, officially legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. This landmark legislation made Canada the fourth country in the world to recognize same-sex marriages, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and social equality.
• First Bird Flu Deaths Confirmed in Indonesia The Indonesian government confirmed the first deaths linked to bird flu, signaling a potential public health crisis and raising international concerns about the spread of the virus.
• Death of James Doohan, Star Trek Actor James Doohan, the Canadian-born actor best known for his iconic role as Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series, passed away at his home in Redmond, Washington. Doohan was a beloved figure in science fiction and pop culture, remembered for his memorable catchphrase 'Beam me up, Scotty'.
• Bush Encourages Patriot Act Renewal President George W. Bush advocated for the renewal of Patriot Act provisions, emphasizing the need to provide law enforcement with tools to protect national security in the post-9/11 era.
• Coal Mine Explosion in China A tragic coal mine explosion in Shaanxi Province, China, resulted in the deaths of approximately two dozen workers, underscoring the ongoing safety challenges in the country's mining industry.
• Protests in Yemen Over Oil Prices Demonstrations in Yemen turned deadly as several people lost their lives during protests against increasing oil prices, highlighting the economic tensions and social unrest in the country.
• Saudi Arabian Ambassador Resigns Prince Bandar bin Sultan, the long-serving Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States, resigned from his position, citing 'personal reasons'. This marked a significant change in diplomatic representation.

Events in 2005

July 20, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 2005

July 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 20, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $42.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.33
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.20

Exchange Rates on July 20, 2005:

• 1 USD = 112.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2213 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2853 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.06 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6981 GBP

July 20, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 201st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 2005 can also be written as 7/20/2005 in the US and as 20/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 20, 2005:

• James Doohan

  Famous Canadian-American actor best known for playing Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott in the original Star Trek series.

• Kayo Hatta

  American director and cinematographer (b. 1958).

• Finn Gustavsen

  Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1926).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 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 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:21 pm and setting at 05:25 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 20, 2005

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Someone born on July 20, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 3 days old,

or 1031 weeks

or 7217 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 2005?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 20, 2005.

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