What happened on Wednesday November 23, 2005?

Here's what happened on November 23, 2005:

• Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Confirmed as Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was officially declared the winner of the Liberian presidential election, receiving 59.4% of the vote. This historic victory established her as Africa's first female elected head of state.
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Makes History in Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected as the President of Liberia, making history as the first woman to lead an African country. Her election marked a significant milestone for women's political representation in Africa.
• Suicide Bombing in Kirkuk and Berlusconi's Iraq Withdrawal Statement A devastating suicide car bomb attack in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, killed at least 18 people and injured 25 others. Simultaneously, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced potential withdrawal of Italian troops from Iraq by the end of 2006.
• Angela Merkel's Diplomatic First Trip Angela Merkel, Germany's new Chancellor, made her first official overseas trip to Paris, France. This diplomatic move was interpreted by observers as a signal of prioritizing intra-European relations.
• Political Upheaval in Kenya Following voters' rejection of a draft constitution, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki took decisive action by dismissing his entire cabinet and deputy ministers.
• Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Israeli troops conducted a military operation in Jenin, resulting in the killing of Iyad Abu Bob, a senior member of Islamic Jihad, who surrendered after a day-long siege.
• Chemical Pollution in Songhua River A chemical factory explosion on the Songhua River in northeast China released high levels of benzene into the water, prompting authorities to cut off the water supply to Harbin city.
• Frank Gatski Obituary Frank Gatski, a notable American football player who played as a center, passed away. Born in 1919, he was a significant figure in the sport during his era.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on November 23, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.48
• Apple AAPL: opens at $66.88
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.91
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.05
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.12

Exchange Rates on November 23, 2005:

• 1 USD = 118.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1721 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3124 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.079 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.3 JPY

November 23, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 327th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 2005 can also be written as 11/23/2005 in the US and as 23/11/2005 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 2005 in November 2005 calendar

Famous people died on November 23, 2005:

• Constance Cummings

  Constance Cummings was a prominent American actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater during the mid-20th century,...

• Frank Gatski

  American football player and soldier (b. 1919).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. Kanye West - Gold Digger
3. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
4. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor
5. Nickelback - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 2005 was You Raise Me Up by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 01:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 2005

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Someone born on November 23, 2005 is:

19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 18 days old,

or 1015 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7109 days old,

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

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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