What happened on Monday January 24, 2005?

Here's what happened on January 24, 2005:

• JP Morgan Chase Apologizes for Slave Collateral Practice JP Morgan Chase Bank issued a formal apology to its predecessor banks (Canal Bank, Citizens' Bank) for the historical practice of accepting slaves as collateral, acknowledging the institution's past involvement in the unethical system of slavery.
• Holocaust Memorial 'Wall of Names' Unveiled in Paris Paris unveiled a new Holocaust memorial called the 'Wall of Names', commemorating victims of the Nazi genocide. The official opening ceremony was scheduled for the following Thursday, providing a solemn space for remembrance and reflection.
• George W. Bush's Second Presidential Inauguration George W. Bush was sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, continuing his leadership during a complex period of international conflict and domestic policy challenges.
• Yulia Tymoshenko Becomes Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was appointed Prime Minister of Ukraine by President Viktor Yushchenko, marking a significant political transition following the Orange Revolution. Her appointment was pending ratification by the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament).
• Suicide Bombing Near Iraqi National Accord Party Office A suicide bomber detonated near the Iraqi National Accord party's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi's office. Seven officers and three civilians were injured. U.S. officials confirmed one soldier's death in Mosul and warned that four predominantly Sunni provinces, representing a quarter of Iraq's population, would be unsafe for voting in the upcoming elections.
• Sudan Peace Negotiations Progress John Garang, leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLM), challenged the northern Sudanese government to justify national unity. The SPLM leadership was preparing to ratify the Khartoum peace agreement, signaling potential progress in resolving long-standing conflicts.
• UK Professional Misconduct Charge in Wrongful Conviction Case The United Kingdom charged Alan Roy Williams with professional misconduct for his role in providing evidence that led to Sally Clark's wrongful conviction for murdering her sons.
• Kenyan Journalist Charges Dropped Kenya's Attorney General Amos Wako authorized dropping libel charges against journalist Kamau Ngotho, who had been accused after writing about government corruption.
• South African Parliament Fraud Investigation South Africa's Parliament initiated proceedings against 40 members for fraudulently using 17.5 million rand in travel vouchers, highlighting ongoing corruption concerns.
• Indian Religious Leader Murder Charges Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, a prominent Indian priest, was charged with murder. After two months in jail, he was released on bail and maintained his innocence.
• North Korea Reduces Food Rations North Korea reduced food rations to half of the United Nations World Food Program's recommendations. UN officials characterized this as a temporary measure, noting the country's frequent food distribution fluctuations.
• Aceh Peace Negotiations The Free Aceh Movement agreed to negotiate a ceasefire with the Indonesian government in Helsinki, as mediated by the Finland-based Crisis Management Initiative group.
• Earthquake in Central Sulawesi A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, resulting in one reported fatality.
• U.S. District Court Ruling on DOE Waste Shipment A U.S. District Court judge in Washington State ruled that the Department of Energy cannot ship mixed transuranic (TRU) waste to the Hanford site without addressing existing waste management issues.

Events in 2005

January 24, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 2005

January 24, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 24, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $70.98
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.77
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.70

Exchange Rates on January 24, 2005:

• 1 USD = 102.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2244 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1829 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.0 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6942 GBP

January 24, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Aachen : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga B - Terrassa : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lorient - Troyes : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Blackburn - Bolton : 0 - 1

January 24, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 24th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 2005 can also be written as 1/24/2005 in the US and as 24/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

Famous people died on January 24, 2005:

• June Bronhill
• Giovanni Gao Kexian

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
4. Destiny's Child - Soldier
5. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot

January 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You

January 24, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
4. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step
5. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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January 24, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 07:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 2005

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Someone born on January 24, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 19 days old,

or 1059 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7414 days old,

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