Wednesday November 23, 2005: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 11/23/2005, UK date format: 23/11/2005

November 23rd, 2005 was the 327th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Sagittarius. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Run It! by Chris Brown. You Raise Me Up by Westlife was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while Predator by Patricia Cornwell was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Wild Country. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Another Code: Two Memories or Dino Master.

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.

You can also have a look at November 23 across the years or at November 2005 calendar.

November 23, 2005 Events

What happened on November 23, 2005?

Historical Events

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first African woman president, is elected President of Liberia.
Iraq War:: At least 18 people are killed and at least 25 others are injured in a suicide car bomber attack in Kirkuk, northern Iraq. (BBC). Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Prime Minister, stated that the Italian Army could be out of Iraq by the end 2006.
In an ambush in Kirkuk, northern Iraqi, a suicide car bomber killed at least 18 people and injured at least 25 others.
Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy, states that the Italian Army could be out of Iraq by the end 2006
Israeli troops kill one Palestinian, Iyad Abu Bob, a senior member of Islamic Jihad, surrenders in Jenin, after a day-long siege. (BBC),
A chemical factory explosion on the Songhua River, northeast China, releases high levels of benzene to the river water. The water supply to Harbin was cut off by authorities.
Angela Merkel, the new German Chancellor, travels to Paris, France, for her first overseas trip as an official. Some observers interpret this as a sign that intra-European matters will be a top priority.
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been officially declared the Liberian presidential winner after she received 59.4 per cent of the vote. This makes her Africa's first female elected head of state.
After voters rejected a draft constitution, Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki dismissed his entire cabinet as well as the deputy ministers. (BBC),
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November 23, 2005 Famous Birthdays

Other November 23rd famous birthdays

Miley Cyrus
American singer-songwriter and actress.
Vincent Cassel
His father Jean-Pierre Cassel, a well-known actor from France and a member of prestigious family, is Vincent Cassel.
Sathya Sai Baba
Indian guru, spiritual figure (Born 1926).
Francis Cabrel
French singer, guitarist, and sing-writer.

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How old am I?

If November 23, 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 November 23.

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November 23, 2005 Famous Deaths

Who died on November 23, 2005?

Constance Cummings
American actress, well-known for her performances on screen and stage.

Other November 23rd famous deaths

Klaus Kinski
Kinski died from a heart attack in his Los Angeles home on 23/11/91.
Roald Dahl
British writer, short story writer and pilot.
Louis Malle
French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "The Lovers", his second film.
Merle Oberon
Eurasian-American actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "The Private Life of Henry VIII," 33, "Over The Moon," 1937 and...

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November 23, 2005 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

Who should a Sagittarius marry?

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius

Personality of November born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rooster

Element: Wood

Rooster personality

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Can the numbers in November 23, 2005 reveal something about your future ? Find out

November 23, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 23, 2005?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

November 23rd marks the 326th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 38 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

November 2005 calendar

November	2005
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

November 23, 2005 Holidays and Observances

What is special on November 23, 2005?

Holidays

Slovenia - Rudolf Maister Day
Japan - Kinro kansha no hi (Labour Thanksgiving Day)
Georgia - St George's Day
R.C. Saints - Pope Clement I, Saint Columban
Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Qawl (Speech) - First day of the 14th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Music charts

What was the number one song on November 23, 2005? Which were the top hits on November 23, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

Chris Brown - Run It!
Kanye West - Gold Digger
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor
Nickelback - Photograph

Top #5 songs in the UK

Westlife - You Raise Me Up
Madonna - Hung Up
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Sugababes - Push The Button
The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha

Top #5 R&B songs

Chris Brown - Run It!
Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated