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US date format: 12/22/2005, UK date format: 22/12/2005
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 22, 2005).
Famous birthdays on this day include Jessalyn Hall .
The number one song in US was Run It! by Chris Brown. Hung Up by Madonna was #1 song in the UK.
The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Deal or No Deal. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Pac-Man World 3 or Dawn of Magic.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 22, 2005 Events
What happened on December 22, 2005?
Historical Events
- The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 by George W. Bush is signed into law as Public Law 109-145 by the US President.
- Judge Richard Fred Suhrheinrich, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, arguing the US Constitution doesn't include "a wall of seperation between church and state", denies a claim of the ACLU. He thereby approves the display of the Ten Commandments in a Kentucky Courthouse.
- New York City's 2005 transit strike is stopped by strikers who agree to resume negotiations.
- The EADS SPACE Transportation generic rocket Ariane 5, carrying India's most advanced INSAT-4A telecommunications satellite, is successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana.
- Around a star in Ophiuchus, you will find hydrogen cyanide and acetylene, which are precursors to basic ingredients of life (DNA and protein),
- Tony Blair surprises Basra, Iraq with a surprise visit. He addresses 4,000 British soldiers and discusses withdrawal. After the Iraqi forces have "built up their strength", he states that "we will eventually draw down our capability".
See also
What happened on December 22 in history? Find out the list of December 22nd major events
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December 22, 2005 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 22, 2005?
Dancer
Other December 22nd famous birthdays
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French singer and actress, seen in "Elisa" with Depardieu, directed by Jean Becker. During the mid-'80s, she was part of the Paris scene as a teenage pop singer and was the sexy star of a pop video. She worked as a spokes model for Channel perfume and segued into acting.
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English actor
American news figure, the common-law wife of Jim Morrison for many years. The daughter of a high school principal and his wife, she was brought up in an ordinary, middle-class home in Orange, CA. A pretty girl, she lived a normal life until her late teens when she went to Los Angeles to study art.
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French actor and singer famous for his role in the 2004 French film, Les Choristes. In 2013, he began a career on stage by a role of a mentally ill person.
How old am I?
If December 22, 2005 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 22.
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December 22, 2005 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 22, 2005?
Other December 22nd famous deaths
Irish author of prose, fiction and avant-garde plays, who established the contemporary theater of the absurd with his surrealistic "Waiting...
American film producer and executive (d. 1979).
English journalist and broadcaster (Born 1913).
Dutch writer and journalist, a popular humorist for the ironic twist that he added to his stories.
December 22, 2005 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
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
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
December 22, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 22, 2005?
The day of the week was Thursday.
December 22nd marks the 355th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.
There are 9 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Illusionist
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Neil Burger
Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell
Country: United States of America
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
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
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale
Country: United States of America
Slither
Release year: 2005
Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 22, 2005? Which were the top hits on December 22, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Chris Brown - Run It!
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- D4L - Laffy Taffy
- Nelly - Grillz
- Nickelback - Photograph
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Madonna - Hung Up
- The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
- Westlife - You Raise Me Up
- The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
- Nizlopi - JCB Song
Top #5 R&B songs
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
- Ray J - One Wish
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Chris Brown - Run It!
Top #5 Latin songs
- Cristian Castro - Amor Eterno
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
Sport Games on December 22, 2005
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Siegen - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 1
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Osasuna - Ath Madrid : 2 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division
Football (Spain)- Castellon - Recreativo : 2 - 0
- Eibar - Lorca : 0 - 3
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Boavista - Nacional : 0 - 3
- Guimaraes - Porto : 0 - 2
- Penafiel - Est Amadora : 0 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Deal or No Deal
Release year: 2005
Pitbull
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue
Wild Country
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Craig Strachan
Alborada
Release year: 2005
Trollz
Release year: 2005
Directed by: Ron Thornton
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2005?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Best Photos of 2005 -- Dec. 19, 2005
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10214
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.854
- Wired: Wired - December, 2005
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Our Endangered Values
By: Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter passionately defends the separation of church-state. He warns against fundamentalists who are intentionally blurring the boundaries between religion and politics.
My Friend Leonard
By: James Frey
My Friend Leonard is a father-son relationship that's both unusual and truly amazing. It pulls you in immediately and deeply into a unique and inspiring relationship.
Amazing Peace
By: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's beautiful and deeply moving poem encourages us to embrace Christmas' peace and promise, so that love and hope can once more lighten our holidays.
Predator
By: Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates the disappearance of two Florida sisters. She follows clues that lead her to the psychoopathic depths of the mind of a serial killer.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Pac-Man World 3
Dawn of Magic
Beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky
Code of the Samurai
Project Gotham Racing 3
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.78
- Apple AAPL: opens at $73.91
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.71
- General Electric GE: opens at $35.17
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.61
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 116.69 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1662 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3119 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0758 CNY
- 1 EUR = 138.46 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 22, 2005?
On December 22, 2005 several famous people were born including, Jessalyn Hall.
Which famous people died on December 22, 2005?
Famous people died on December 22, 2005 include, Roger Viel.
What was the number one song in December 22, 2005?
The number one song in the week of December 22, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown in US and Hung Up by Madonna in UK.
What were the top hits on December 22, 2005?
The top hits on December 22, 2005 were Run It! by Chris Brown, Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, Laffy Taffy by D4L in US and Hung Up by Madonna, StickWitU by The Pussycat Dolls, You Raise Me Up by Westlife in UK.
