Sunday November 20, 2005: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 11/20/2005, UK date format: 20/11/2005

November 20th, 2005 was the 324th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Scorpio. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Gold Digger by Kanye West. You Raise Me Up by Westlife was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Wild Country. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth or Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at November 20 across the years or at November 2005 calendar.

November 20, 2005 Events

What happened on November 20, 2005?

Historical Events

The Washington Post has rebuked Bob Woodward, a journalist who was involved in the leak investigation into the US Central Intelligence Agency.
Conflict in Iraq: A series of American-led and insurgent attacks on Iraq resulted in the deaths of at least 40 people. (Reuters) The Independent reports that at least two Iraqis were killed and tortured by British-trained police using electric drills. (The Independent) (Khilafah). One British soldier is killed in an accident at a Basra roadside bomb, south Iraq.
A series of attacks by the American-led insurgents and Americans led on others resulted in at least 40 deaths.
The Independent reports that at least two Iraqis were killed and tortured by British-trained police using electric drills.
One British soldier is killed in an accident involving a roadside bomb in Basra (southern Iraq).
Israeli army radio reports that Ariel Sharon will be the new Prime Minister of Israel and will leave Likud to form a new centrist party between it and the Israeli Labor Party. This is the end of more than a decade of Likud infighting among Sharon and hard-right Likud members led by Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposed withdrawal from Gaza. It closely follows Labour's departure form the current grand coalition government. It is now almost certain that early elections will be held.
As President George W. Bush visits People's Republic of China, he attends a service of the church as he pushes for more freedoms of expression during his east Asian tour.
Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Japan along with 100 business leaders to discuss trade issues. (BBC). A Cessna light plane departing northwards from the Russian city Voronezh to reach the capital Moscow explodes on landing. Eight people died in the plane accident, including Igor Olshansky (an assistant to a deputy at the State Duma), the lower house of Russia's legislature.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Japan with 100 business leaders to discuss trade.
After landing, a Cessna light plane departing from Voronezh in Russia to reach Moscow explodes. Eight people died in the plane accident, including Igor Olshansky (an assistant to a deputy at the State Duma), the lower house of Russia's legislature.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth largest opening in North America. Its first three days of release saw it earn US$101.4 Million.
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November 20, 2005 Famous Birthdays

Other November 20th famous birthdays

Joe Biden
American Democratic politician and a three-term Senator for Delaware.
Future (rapper)
Robert F Kennedy
Bo Derek
American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

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How old am I?

If November 20, 2005 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on November 20.

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November 20, 2005 Famous Deaths

Who died on November 20, 2005?

Sheldon Gardner
American psychologist (Born 1934).
James King
American singer (Born 1925).
Manouchehr Atashi
Iranian poet and journalist (d. 2005).
Chris Whitley
Henri Tranquille
Christopher Becker « Chris » Whitley
Manouchehr Atashi (منوچهر آتشی)
Nora Denney
American actress (Born 1928).

Other November 20th famous deaths

Robert Palmer
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (Power Station) (d.2003).
Robert Palmer
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (Power Station) (d.2003).
Loris Azzaro
Tunisian-French fashion designer (d. 2003).
Amintore Fanfani
Italian politician and Member of Parliament since the inception of the Italian Republic.

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November 20, 2005 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Scorpio

Scorpio personality

Who should a Scorpio marry?

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius

Personality of November born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rooster

Element: Wood

Rooster personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in November 20, 2005 reveal something about your future ? Find out

November 20, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 20, 2005?

The day of the week was Sunday.

November 20th marks the 323rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 41 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

November 2005 calendar

November	2005
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

November 20, 2005 Holidays and Observances

What is special on November 20, 2005?

Holidays

Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances

Africa Industrialization Day
World Children's Day

Music charts

What was the number one song on November 20, 2005? Which were the top hits on November 20, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

Kanye West - Gold Digger
Chris Brown - Run It!
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor
Nickelback - Photograph

Top #5 songs in the UK

Westlife - You Raise Me Up
Madonna - Hung Up
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Sugababes - Push The Button
The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha

Top #5 R&B songs

Chris Brown - Run It!
Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated