Thursday July 21, 2005: on this day

July 21, 2005 was the 202nd day of the year 2005, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 21, 2005, who was born and died on July 21, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Pride & Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright), TV series (e.g. Outrageous Fortune) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 21, 2005?


July 21, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2005 can also be written as 7/21/2005 in the US and as 21/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 2005:

  • Just two weeks after the july 7th bombings in london, four terrorist bombings target london's public transport system. the bombs do not explode and the four suicide bombers were captured, convicted, and sentenced to long prison terms.
  • India's maharashtra state assembly unanimously approves a bill amending the bombay police act 1951, which will prohibit dance bars from across the country.
  • Kenyan legislators approved a constitution that critics claim gives too much power to the president. (bbc).
  • German president horst koker agrees to disband parliament. he demands earlier elections, in september 2005. bbc news. bbc news.
  • Pervez musharraf, pakistan's president, calls for a holy battle against hate preachers and announces steps to reduce militant islamic schools.
  • Tatarstan: in the presence of a crowd of 10,000 pilgrims on the feast of "theotokos" of kazan, patriarch alexius and the president tatarstan placed at the newly restored annunciation cathedral in kazan krein the holiest copy the long-lost icon. it was given to russia by pope john paul 2 shortly before his death.
  • Conflict in iraq: two of the most powerful diplomatic personnel in algeria are taken from outside a restaurant located in the western mansour area.
  • London underground parts are being evacuated as british police investigate reports of three separate explosions at oval, warren street, and shepherd's bush underground stations. reports also indicate that there was an incident at the no. 26 bus in hackney east london. police are still not treating the incident as major and there are no reports of casualties.
  • The people's bank of china announced a 2 percent revaluation of their currency, the renminbi, (yuan). it stated that the renminbi will no longer be pegged against the us dollar and instead trade within a narrow range of currencies.
  • Five supporters of western saharan independence are being held in morocco by authorities for their involvement in violent demonstrations that took place last may.
  • After the signing of the new peace agreement, susilo bambang yudhoyono, indonesia's president, orders the army not to attack separatist rebels in aceh.
  • Mexican police are searching for omar romano, a kidnapped soccer coach.
  • The rwandan genocide was investigated by gacaca courts. thaddee ntihinyurwa is the head of the catholic church in rwanda.
  • China: a group of farmers from shengyou village, hebei province, won a dispute over the seizure and use of arable land to build a power plant.
  • The malaysian government also removed the ringgit's link to the us dollar.
  • Donald kaberuka is elected president of african development bank. he was rwanda's former finance minister.
  • 16 military and security officers are being tried in the republic of congo. they are accused in the murder of 353. refugees who vanished 1999 in what is known as the beach case.
  • A dam in china's yunnan province collapses. at least 15 people are killed and 23 others injured.
  • The maccabiah games are over.
  • Four attempted bomb attacks by islamist extremists disrupt part of london's public transport system.

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

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $43.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.30
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.18
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.60

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 110.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2174 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2845 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.24 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6942 GBP
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July 21, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 06:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

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Who was born on July 21, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 21st

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


You are 18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 29 days old,

or 978 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6847 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 21, 2005?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 21, 2005:

  • Lord Alfred Hayes

    English-american wrestler and manager (b. 1928).

  • Long John Baldry

    English-canadian singer-songwriter and voice actor (d. 2005).

  • Michael Chapman

    British classical bassoonist (born 1934).

  • Andrzej Grubba
  • Antonio Zavagnin
  • Brynley Allen

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

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


Holidays on July 21, 2005:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

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

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  3. - Don't Phunk With My Heart
  4. - Don't Cha
  5. - Pon de Replay

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

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

  1. - Ghetto Gospel
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Axel F
  4. - Crazy Chick

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

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

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Let Me Hold You
  3. - Free Yourself
  4. - Cater 2 U
  5. - Slow Down

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 21, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

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

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Nada Es Para Siempre
  3. - La Camisa Negra
  4. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  5. - Algo Mas

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

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

Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Joe Wright

Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland

Country: United States of America

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

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

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Erin Berry

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Over There

Over There

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

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

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

Miracle by Danielle Steel

Miracle

By:

The century-long storm hits Northern California on New Year's Eve. A quiet neighborhood in San Francisco is surrounded by the chaos caused by fallen trees and homes damaged.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

By:

You, perceptive reader, I leave my history Late one night. While exploring her father's library, an 18-year-old finds an old book and a cache with yellowing letters.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

By:

Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

Three Nights In August by Buzz Bissinger

Three Nights In August

By:

Three Nights in Aug captures the emotional and strategic complexities of baseball's most iconic form, the three-game series. We are able to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on their archrival Chicago Cubs from the stands.

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

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

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood

Platform: Mobile phone, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft, Gameloft

Action Girls Racing

Action Girls Racing

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Metro 3D

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Platform: PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows (Special Edition) PlayStation 3 (HD) Xbox 360 (HD)

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Capcom

Cold Winter

Cold Winter

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

Guild Wars

Guild Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: NCSOFT

history

Who was the US President on July 21, 2005?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 21, 2005?

On July 21, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 2005?

July 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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