Friday April 22, 2005
US date format: 4/22/2005, UK date format: 22/4/2005
It was Friday, under the sign of Taurus (see zodiac on April 22, 2005). The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Griffin Kunitz .
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Candy Shop by 50 Cent.
In UK (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay was in the top 5 hits.
The Baxter, directed by Michael Showalter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2005
while True Believer by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Loveless.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan or ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2005, at April 22 across the years or at April 2005 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 22, 2005?
Holidays
- Saints Soter and Caius
- Saint Leonidas (died 202)
- Brazil - Discovery Day.
- Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
Events
- Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan's war record.
- Rumors abound that a nuclear test by North Korea may be imminent, and that the United States is urging the People's Republic of China to pressure North Korea not to do so. (The Hindu) (Washington Post) There was no test however for over a year following.
- Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to terror charges in U.S. federal court. (Yahoo)
- At London's Old Bailey, Saajid Badat, who had earlier pled guilty to being part of Richard Reid's shoe-bombing conspiracy, is sentenced to 13 years imprisonment. (BBC)
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Famous Birthday
TV Actor.
Famous Deaths
German translator (Born 1906).
UK character actor (Born 1920).
Canadian-born conductor, composer, and...
American astrophysicist and academic (d....
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Green Street Hooligans
Directed by: Lexi Alexander
Starring: Elijah Wood, Charlie Hunnam, Claire Forlani, Marc Warren
Country: United States of America
Paradise Now
Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad
Starring: Kais Nashif, Ali Suliman, Lubna Azabal, Hamza Abu-Aiaash
Brick
Directed by: Rian Johnson
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas, Emilie de Ravin, Meagan Good
Country: United States of America
Hustle & Flow
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Starring: Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning
The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Directed by: Jacques Audiard
Starring: Romain Duris, Aure Atika, Emmanuelle Devos, Niels Arestrup
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of April 22, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- 50 Cent - Candy Shop
- The Game - Hate It Or Love It
- Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
- Akon - Lonely
- Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
- Amerie - 1 Thing
- Fantasia - Truth Is
- 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
- John Legend - Ordinary People
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juanes - La Camisa Negra
- Intocable - Aire
- Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
- Los Tigres del Norte - La Sorpresa
- Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
Sport Games on April 22, 2005
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Anderlecht - Standard : 3 - 2
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Ein Frankfurt - Ein Trier : 2 - 0
- Essen - Aachen : 0 - 2
- Karlsruhe - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 1
Division 2
Football (France)- Amiens - Clermont : 1 - 1
- Angers - Le Havre : 0 - 2
- Dijon - Brest : 2 - 2
- Guingamp - Reims : 2 - 0
- Laval - Chateauroux : 2 - 3
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Paris SG - Nice : 3 - 1
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Contender
Directed by: Josh Baldwin
Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall
Loveless
Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev
The Office
Written by: Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Starring: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker
Country: United States of America
Doctor Who
Written by: Sydney Newman
Starring: David Tennant, Matt Smith, Billie Piper, Jenna Coleman
How old am I?
If April 22nd, 2005 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 2005?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The 2005 TIME 100 -- Apr. 18, 2005
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10042
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.816
- Wired: Wired - April, 2005
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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True Believer
By: Nicholas Sparks
Part love story, part ghost story, True Believer is an unforgettable romance about believing in the impossible, trusting in fate, and unraveling the mysteries of the human heart.As
My Life So Far
By: Jane Fonda
“In the process of writing this book I discovered there were clear, broad, even universal themes that ran through my life, a coherent arc to my journey that, if I could
The Broker
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his final hours in office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison.
Conspiracy Of Fools
By: Kurt Eichenwald
From an award-winning New York Times reporter comes the full, mind-boggling story of the lies, crimes, and ineptitude behind the spectacular scandal that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed
The World Is Flat
By: Thomas L. Friedman
A New Edition of the Phenomenal #1 Bestseller"One mark of a great book is that it makes you see things in a new way, and Mr.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan
Forza Motorsport
Amped 3
ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.08
- Apple AAPL: opens at $36.80
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.05
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $74.05
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 106.02 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2354 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1813 CHF
- 1 EUR = 138.27 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6823 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on April 22, 2005?
On April 22, 2005 several famous people were born including, Griffin Kunitz.
Which famous people died on April 22, 2005?
Famous people died on April 22, 2005 include, Erika Fuchs, Norman Bird, Robert Farnon.
What was the number one song in April 22, 2005?
The number one song in the week of April 22, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent in US and (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay in UK.
What were the top hits on April 22, 2005?
The top hits on April 22, 2005 were Candy Shop by 50 Cent, Hate It Or Love It by The Game, Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson in US and (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, Let Me Love You by Mario, Switch by Will Smith in UK.
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