What happened on Monday March 21, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 21, 2005:

• Red Lake School Shooting On March 21, 2005, a tragic school shooting occurred at Red Lake High School in Minnesota, where 10 people were killed by Jeff Weise, making it the deadliest school shooting since the Columbine High School massacre. The shooter, a 16-year-old student, first killed his grandfather and grandfather's companion before attacking the school and ultimately taking his own life.
• Israeli Settlement Expansion Controversy Israel announced plans to construct 3,500 new homes in the Ma'ale Adummim settlement in occupied territories east of Jerusalem. Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat strongly criticized the move, stating that it would 'sabotage' ongoing peace efforts and further complicate the Israeli-Palestinian territorial dispute.
• UN Security Council Expansion Proposal UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan proposed a significant restructuring of the UN Security Council, recommending an expansion from 15 to 24 members. This proposal aimed to make the council more representative of the current global geopolitical landscape and enhance its decision-making capabilities.
• Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan Opposition protesters in Kyrgyzstan launched a significant uprising against electoral fraud in the 2005 parliamentary elections. They successfully seized government buildings in Jalal-Abad and Osh, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political transformation. The prime minister declared that the government would not use force against the protesters.
• Asian River Dolphins Endangered The World Wildlife Fund issued a critical warning about the severe threat facing Asian river dolphins. The species is at high risk due to increasing environmental pressures, including river pollution and extensive damming projects that disrupt their natural habitats.
• Deadly Tornadoes in Bangladesh A devastating tornado outbreak in northern Bangladesh resulted in 27 fatalities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe weather events and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
• Leadership Change in Namibia Namibia experienced a peaceful presidential transition as long-serving president Sam Nujoma was succeeded by Hifikepunye Pohamba, marking a significant moment in the country's post-independence political development.

Events in 2005

March 21, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on March 21, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.29
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.42

Exchange Rates on March 21, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.18 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2111 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1785 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.36 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6934 GBP

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Troyes - Reims : 2 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Reading : 0 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Sp Lisbon - Porto : 2 - 0

March 21, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 80th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 2005 can also be written as 3/21/2005 in the US and as 21/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Famous people died on March 21, 2005:

• Bobby Short

  Legendary Manhattan cabaret performer who epitomized New York's sophisticated musical scene.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on March 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno
4. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 04:46 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 21, 2005

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Someone born on March 21, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 3 days old,

or 1052 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7369 days old,

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

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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