Wednesday December 21, 2005: on this day

December 21, 2005 was the 355th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 21, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 2005, who was born and died on December 21, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 2005?


December 21, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2005 can also be written as 12/21/2005 in the US and as 21/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

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December 21, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 2005:

  • Saddam hussein, the former president of iraq, claimed in court that he was tortured by american officials. the us strongly refutes the allegations and censors a portion of his testimony.
  • The supreme court of canada ruled 7-2 that swingers clubs are not harmful to society.
  • After jumping into the area of bengal tigers, a mugger tried to escape from police pursuit by entering bloemfontein zoo, south africa on sunday. the mugger was found with bite marks on his body and all his clothes were removed. however, the tigers did not attempt to eat him after he had been fed the previous day. (bbc) (mail & guardian, (sa)
  • No one is injured when a bomb explodes in spain near a nightclub. the basque separatist group eta claims responsibility.
  • The u.s. senate has blocked oil drilling at the arctic national wildlife refuge. (cnn). (link dead at 00:49 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict - israel prohibits palestinians living in east jerusalem from voting at the next palestinian legislative elections, putting the election in jeopardy. israel claims it imposed the ban because it was afraid hamas would succeed.
  • Elton john, a canadian musician, and david furnish, a canadian filmmaker, were joined at windsor town hall for a civil partnership ceremony. they are one of hundreds of gay couples who have entered civil partnerships in england or wales since the day such ceremonies became possible. this week, ceremonies were held in scotland and northern ireland.
  • 2005 kashmir earthquake. field workers from sos children's villages report a rapid decline in weather conditions and an increase in weather-related deaths. this week, 64 additional orphaned children were taken into emergency care.
  • The december solstice occurs at 18:35 utc. it is both spiritually and astronomically observed all over the globe. this day has the shortest hours of sunlight and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere (winter solstice) and vice versa for the southern hemisphere, (summer solstice).
  • Lottery tickets are available for 20 places to see the winter solstice sunrise.
  • A voice vote by the united states senate on wednesday night approved a six-month extension to the usa patriot act. this allows for the house to vote on the final question. (ap via yahoo! news (ap via yahoo!
  • Connecticut. scott sacane, an ex-hedge fund manager, pleaded guilty in connection to manipulation of prices for two biotechnology stocks. this occurred between november 2002, july 2003. (stamford (ct advocate) (link dead at 00:49 on 15 january 2007 (utc).)

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

Stock market quotes on December 21, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $72.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.66
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.46

Exchange Rates on December 21, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 117.35 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1648 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3127 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0759 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.88 JPY

December 21, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Treviso : 1 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Palermo : 1 - 0
  • Inter - Empoli : 4 - 1
  • Juventus - Siena : 2 - 0
  • Lecce - Lazio : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Alaves : 3 - 0
  • Getafe - Sevilla : 1 - 0
  • La Coruna - Espanol : 1 - 2
  • Malaga - Villarreal : 0 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Santander : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Malaga B : 2 - 1
  • Ciudad de Murcia - Elche : 4 - 1
  • Hercules - Murcia : 1 - 1
  • Numancia - Gimnastic : 0 - 1
  • Sp Gijon - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Arezzo - Piacenza : 1 - 0
  • Pescara - Mantova : 2 - 1
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December 21, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 11:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Who was born on December 21, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 8 days old,

or 953 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6673 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

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December 21, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 2005:

  • Elrod Hendricks

    Elrod Hendricks was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Myron Healey
  • Carlos Sansores Pérez (86)

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Jakolby Fitzgerald

    Jakolby Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his iconic works that captured the essence of the...

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December 21, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 2005:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Run It! youtube
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  4. - Grillz
  5. - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hung Up
  2. - StickWitU
  3. - You Raise Me Up
  4. - My Humps
  5. - JCB Song

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - I Think They Like Me
  3. - One Wish
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - Run It! youtube

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 2005 was Amor Eterno by Cristian Castro, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 21, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor Eterno
  2. - Rompe
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Rakata

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December 21, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Saved!

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

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

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

December 21, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

December 21, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mary, Mary by James Patterson

Mary, Mary

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Someone is murdering Hollywood's A list. Her calling card was "You've got mail." While on family vacation, Alex Cross, an FBI agent, is asked to investigate the shooting death of a leading actress. An e-mail was sent to the Los …

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

By:

Beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, book 2 in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition features the cover art of David Wiesner, a three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, and interior black-and white …

The Camel Club by David Baldacci

The Camel Club

By:

The CAMEL CLUB is a club that exists on the fringes Washington, D.C. It consists of four strange members. They are led by an unknown man called "Oliver Stone" and study conspiracy theories, current events, government machinations, and other topics …

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

A Feast for Crows

By:

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 Beatles by Bob Spitz

The Beatles

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After The Beatles were famous, the spin-machine began to create a myth that continues to this day.

December 21, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DearS

DearS

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Harem, Romantic comedy, Sci-fi

Publisher: MediaWorks

The Con

The Con

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: SCEA

College Hoops 2K6

College Hoops 2K6

Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: 2K Sports

Chuzzle

Chuzzle

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Game Boy Advance, Mobile phone, iOS,[1] Android, Online

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Boiling Point: Road to Hell

Boiling Point: Road to Hell

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing first-person shooter

Publisher: RU Russobit-M; NA / PAL Atari

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Who was the US President on December 21, 2005?

On December 21, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 2005?

On December 21, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 2005?

On December 21, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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.

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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.

Discover how December 2005 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 21, 2005