Thursday April 21, 2005: on this day

April 21, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 111th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2005 can also be written as 4/21/2005 in the US and as 21/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on April 21, 2005:

• After being inspired by a fatwa issued by a high-ranking hardline cleric, 400 iranian volunteers signed up to risk their lives for "occupied islamic countries", especially israel.
• Three sailors from egypt and syria were saved by the naval forces of israel, france and israel after a north korean ship sank off the coast of nahariya.
• Two members of the american israel public affairs committee are fired by aipac for allegedly leaking secrets from the united states to israel.
• Three soldiers from israel are injured when their jeep activates an ied roadside explosive near the karni crossing on the gaza strip.
• Sts-114 will launch the next space shuttle discovery. this launch has been delayed until may 22. this will be the first space shuttle mission since february 2003's columbia disaster.
• Alfredo palacio, the new ecuadorian president, orders the arrest and deportation of lucio gutierrez (ex-president), who seeks refuge at the brazilian embassy.
• Christian solidarity worldwide claims that the myanmar army (burma), used chemical weapons against karen rebels.
• An electoral commission in zanzibar accepts seif shariff hamid, secretary general of civic united front as a legitimate voter, and thus is eligible to run for office.
• A military jury has found u.s. army sergeant hassan akbar guilty of the murders of two kuwaiti officers just before the 2003 invasion.
• Five american muslims sued the department of homeland security over racial profiling. they were held for hours at the canadian border after returning from a religious conference.
• The spanish parliament gives its initial approval for legalized homosexual marriages and gay adoptions.

April 21, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.40
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $72.99

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2005:

• 1 USD = 106.94 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2394 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1825 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.46 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6836 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 05:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 2005

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Famous people born on April 21, 2005:

• Maria Bofill Strub

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

• Elizabeth II

  Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

• Tony Danza

  Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

• James McAvoy

  Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

• Iggy Pop

  American musician, a punk rocker.

• Christian Coma

  Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

• Rollo May

  American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

• Charles Grodin

  American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

• Alana Ladd

  American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

• Claire Denis

  Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

• John Mortimer

  British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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You are 19 years and 4 days old,

or 228 months and 4 days old,

or 992 weeks

or 6944 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2005?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 21, 2005.

Famous people died on April 21, 2005:

• Gerry Marshall

  English race car driver (d. 2005).

• Zhang Chunqiao

  Chinese writer and politician, member of the gang of four (b. 1917).

• William Kruskal
• Giordano Abbondati
• Arturo Viviani
• Gwynfor Evans
• Valeriano Andrés
• Feroze Khan

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

• Nina Simone

  American jazz singer.

• Ursula Jeans

  Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

• Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

  American actor and musician (born in 1904).

• James Melton

  American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

• Mark Twain

  Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

• Lymon Twain

  Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

• Oaks Twain

  Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

• Mackinsey Twain

  Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

• Rmoni Simone

  Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

• Samuel Clemens

  Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...

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Holidays on April 21, 2005:

• Rome - city birthday.
• Texas-San Jacinto Day
• Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
• Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
• Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
• Tiradentes - Brazil.
• Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 2005:

• World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 2005:

• Saint Wolbodo
• Saint Konrad von Parzham
• Saint Anastasius I
• Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury

April 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)

April 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Will Smith - Switch
4. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
5. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 21, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 21, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
2. Amerie - 1 Thing
3. Fantasia - Truth Is
4. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
5. John Legend - Ordinary People

April 21, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 21, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - La Camisa Negra
2. Intocable - Aire
3. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
4. Los Tigres del Norte - La Sorpresa
5. Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash - Obsesion (No Es Amor)