Wednesday February 23, 2005: on this day

February 23, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 54th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2005 can also be written as 2/23/2005 in the US and as 23/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on February 23, 2005:

• French colonialism law controversially passed. it requires teachers to teach the "positive values" of colonialism. it is repealed after public protest at the start of 2006.
• President bush arrives in slovakia to attend the slovakia summit. he is the first sitting u.s. president to visit slovakia.
• Three british soldiers were found guilty of abuse of iraqi prisoners. more british soldiers could be convicted.
• Smoking in public places is prohibited in bhutan
• The truce with sri lanka's government has been threatened by the tamil tigers in sri lanka after e kaushalyan was killed. the ceasefire lasted four years.
• Pakistan's supreme court refuses to withdraw a corruption case against faisal saleh hayat.
• Rasim delic is a former commander of the bosnian army in bosnia during the yugoslav wars and has announced that he will surrender to the un tribunal. he is accused of war crimes against ethnic serbs
• Andrea volpe, the leader of the beasts of satan music group in italy, was sentenced to 30 year imprisonment for three murders. pietro guerrieri, another member of the beasts of satan rock group, is sentenced to 16 years in prison. a third member is exonerated
• Guillermo cabrera infante, a cuban exile, dies in london
• Desmond tutu, south african archbishop, launches a campaign for all governments to register all children at their birth
• Interpol issues a warning about the danger of a bioterrorist attack.
• Who warns of the potential danger of a pandemic bird flu

February 23, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.37
• Apple AAPL: opens at $86.69
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.29

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.77 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2441 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1635 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.46 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6917 GBP

February 23, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Coventry - Wigan : 1 - 2
• Derby - Burnley : 1 - 1
• Nott'm Forest - Preston : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Sheffield Weds - Peterboro : 2 - 1
• Swindon - Port Vale : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 07:06 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 23, 2005

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Famous people born on February 23, 2005:

• Jillian Ward

  Filipina actress and model.

• Félix Bossuet

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

• Emily Blunt

  Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

• Aziz Ansari

  Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

• Patricia Richardson

  Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

• Karan Grover

  Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

• Andre Ward

  Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Diane Varsi

  American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

• Natalia Verbeke

  Argentinian actresses and singers.

• Josh Gad

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

• Samara Weaving

  Tv actress.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 2005?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 23, 2005.

Famous people died on February 23, 2005:

• Wilson Fitts
• John Carter (85)
• Lucien Demouge
• Henk Zeevalking

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

• Stan Laurel

  Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

• Katherine Helmond

  Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

• Florence Rice

  Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

• Margalit Tzanani

  Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

• John Keats

  An english romantic poet.

• Nillie Melba

  Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Nachmen Simon

  Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

• James Herriot

  A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...

• Franciszek Starowieyski

  Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

• John Quincy Adams

  The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

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Holidays on February 23, 2005:

• Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
• Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
• Blessed odilia of Mombeek
• Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
• Brunei - National Day.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2005:

• Saint Milburga
• Saint Lazarus (d.867)

February 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 23, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 23, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2005 was Hoy Como Ayer by Conjunto Primavera, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
2. Intocable - Aire
3. Juanes - Volverte A Ver
4. Cristian Castro - Te Buscaria
5. Los Tucanes de Tijuana - El Virus Del Amor