What happened on Monday May 23, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2005:

• Bird Flu Outbreak Escalates in Asia Vietnam's bird flu death toll rose to 18, while China took preventive measures by closing Qinghai province and vaccinating farm birds. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization was informed of these containment efforts to prevent further spread of the disease.
• Tragic Bus Accident in County Meath, Ireland A devastating bus accident in County Meath resulted in the deaths of five teenage girls from local schools, including students from Loretto Convent and Beaufort College. Six additional students were seriously injured. The bus, critically, did not have seatbelts, highlighting significant transportation safety concerns.
• U.S. Senators Reach Compromise on Judicial Filibusters A bipartisan group of fourteen U.S. senators successfully negotiated a compromise to prevent a potential 'nuclear option' conflict regarding judicial filibusters, demonstrating political cooperation and avoiding a significant procedural showdown in the Senate.
• Iranian Presidential Election Controversy Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Ali Khamenei requested a review of reformist candidates' applications after the Council of Guardians qualified only six candidates. Students at Tehran University protested the disqualification of candidates like Mostafa Moin, with opposition groups threatening to boycott the elections.
• Palestinian Election Delay Raises Political Tensions The Palestinian Election Commission postponed legislative council elections, citing insufficient preparation time. Critics, particularly those opposing Fatah, suspected the delay was strategically designed to impact Hamas's potential electoral success.
• Israeli Defense Forces Accused of Using Human Shield Channel 10, an Israeli television station broadcast controversial footage alleging that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) used a Palestinian teenager as a human shield during a confrontation with rock-throwers on the West Bank. The IDF immediately denied these claims, sparking a debate about military conduct and human rights.
• BBC Staff Strike Over Planned Job Cuts BBC journalists and staff initiated a 24-hour strike to protest planned job cuts affecting approximately 4,000 employees. The strike significantly impacted TV and radio news services, with limited programming and reduced new story coverage.
• Disney Launches Virtual Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney Internet Group initiated beta testing for the Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK), an online platform scheduled for public launch in July, marking a significant step in digital entertainment and interactive online experiences.

Events in 2005

May 23, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 23, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $54.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $37.85
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.83
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.30

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2585 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2315 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.36 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6867 GBP

May 23, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2005 can also be written as 5/23/2005 in the US and as 23/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
3. Ciara - Oh
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. The Game - Hate It Or Love It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
3. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:33 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2005

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Someone born on May 23, 2005 is:

20 years old,

or 240 months

or 1043 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7305 days old,

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

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