What happened on Sunday March 20, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 20, 2005:

• Bosnian Serb General to Face War Crimes Tribunal The Serbian government confirmed that Vinko Pandurevic, a Bosnian Serb general, would surrender to the International Criminal Tribunal at The Hague. He faces charges of genocide related to the infamous 1995 Srebrenica massacre, a pivotal moment in the Bosnian War's tragic history.
• Condoleezza Rice's Diplomatic Mission to China US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Beijing as the final stop of her six-country Asian tour. During high-stakes diplomatic meetings, she engaged with Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao, focusing on critical geopolitical issues including North Korea's nuclear missile program and the sensitive Taiwan situation.
• Kyrgyz Protests Against Electoral Fraud Large-scale demonstrations erupted in Kyrgyzstan, with protesters challenging electoral fraud during the 2005 Parliamentary Elections. Demonstrators successfully took control of the southern town of Jalal-Abad, demanding the resignation of President Askar Akayev, signaling a significant political upheaval.
• Powerful Earthquake Strikes West of Kyushu, Japan A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck west of Kyushu Island, Japan, with its epicenter just 9 kilometers below the ocean floor. The powerful seismic event resulted in at least 250 people being injured and one confirmed fatality, causing significant disruption and damage in the region.
• Devastating Floods in Afghanistan A catastrophic flood event in Afghanistan resulted in over 200 fatalities. In response to the humanitarian crisis, coalition forces deployed helicopters to conduct rescue and relief operations, attempting to save lives and mitigate the disaster's impact.
• Laura Bush's Afghanistan Visit First Lady Laura Bush visited Kabul, Afghanistan, engaging directly with local women. Her visit aimed to highlight and advocate for enhanced women's rights in the post-Taliban era, drawing international attention to gender equality issues.
• Azerbaijan Presidential Pardons President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan announced a significant pardon, releasing 114 individuals, including 7 opposition leaders and 50 political prisoners. This action potentially signaled a move towards political reconciliation and human rights improvement.
• Afghan Parliamentary Elections Postponed The Afghan Electoral Commission rescheduled parliamentary elections to September 18, after multiple previous postponements. Originally planned for June 2004 and then May 2005, the delays reflected the ongoing challenges in establishing stable democratic processes in the country.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 2005

March 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Brescia : 3 - 1
• Inter - Fiorentina : 3 - 2
• Livorno - Cagliari : 3 - 3
• Messina - Bologna : 0 - 0
• Parma - Palermo : 3 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Oostende - Mouscron : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1
• Stuttgart - Freiburg : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Unterhaching : 0 - 0
• Dresden - Oberhausen : 3 - 1
• FC Koln - Essen : 0 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1
• Saarbrucken - Aachen : 1 - 2

March 20, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 79th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2005 can also be written as 3/20/2005 in the US and as 20/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Famous people died on March 20, 2005:

• Armand Lohikoski

  American-finnish director and screenwriter (b. 1912).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. The Game - How We Do
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Nelly featuring Tim McGraw - Over And Over
2. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
5. Stereophonics - Dakota

March 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
4. Fantasia - Truth Is
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 04:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 2005

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Someone born on March 20, 2005 is:

19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 3 days old,

or 1035 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7249 days old,

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

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

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

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