What happened on Tuesday February 22, 2005?

Here's what happened on February 22, 2005:

• Mars Ice Discovery by European Space Probe The European space probe Mars Express captured groundbreaking images revealing the presence of sea ice near Mars' equator. This significant discovery substantially increases scientific speculation about the potential for past or present life on the planet.
• Devastating Zarand Earthquake in Iran A catastrophic earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the Zarand region of Kerman province in southern Iran, causing massive destruction. Over 500 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured, with entire villages completely flattened by the seismic event.
• Bolivian President Charged with Genocide Former Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez De Lozada and his cabinet were formally charged with genocide, related to the deaths of 60 protesters who opposed government plans for natural gas export.
• Dan Halutz Appointed as Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Major General Dan Halutz, a former commander of the Israeli Air Force, was named the new Chief of Staff for the Israeli Defence Forces. He was scheduled to succeed General Moshe Ya'alon in early July of that year.
• Novartis Expands Generic Drug Market Novartis, a Swiss medical company, strategically acquired Eon Labs USA and German Hexal AG to significantly increase its market share in the generic pharmaceutical sector.

Events in 2005

February 22, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 2005

February 22, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $86.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.59
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.67

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2249 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1582 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.85 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6931 GBP

February 22, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Grenoble - Reims : 2 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Millwall : 0 - 1
• Crewe - Reading : 1 - 1
• Gillingham - West Ham : 0 - 1
• Ipswich - Watford : 1 - 2
• Plymouth - Sheffield United : 3 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Bradford : 2 - 1
• Bournemouth - Torquay : 3 - 0
• Bristol City - Oldham : 5 - 1
• Doncaster - Barnsley : 4 - 0
• Hartlepool - Brentford : 3 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Cheltenham : 1 - 0
• Darlington - Swansea : 2 - 1
• Grimsby - Chester : 1 - 0
• Kidderminster - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 1
• Leyton Orient - Lincoln : 1 - 1

February 22, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2005 can also be written as 2/22/2005 in the US and as 22/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Famous people died on February 22, 2005:

• Simone Simon

  French actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Lac aux Dames', 'Cat People', and 'Curse of the Cat People', who was prominent in...

• Lee Eun-ju

  South korean actress and singer (b. 1980).

• Titina Maselli

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
5. The Game - How We Do

February 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
2. Ashanti - Only U
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Brian McFadden & Delta Goodrem - Almost Here

February 22, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
4. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno
5. Fantasia - Truth Is

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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February 22, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:08 pm and setting at 06:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 2005

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Someone born on February 22, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 22 days old,

or 1055 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7386 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2005?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2005.

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