What happened on Sunday July 24, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 24, 2005:

• Lance Armstrong Wins Seventh Tour de France Lance Armstrong, an American cyclist and cancer survivor, won his seventh consecutive Tour de France, marking an unprecedented achievement in professional cycling. He announced this would be his final Tour de France before retirement, capping a remarkable career.
• Suicide Truck Bomb in Baghdad A devastating suicide truck bomb attack at a Baghdad police station killed at least 39 people, predominantly civilians. This incident underscored the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during the post-invasion period.
• Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Near Nicobar Islands A significant magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near the Nicobar Islands, located close to the epicenter of the devastating 26 December 2004 tsunami. The earthquake was felt in multiple locations, including Chennai, India, and Phuket, Thailand, raising concerns about potential geological instability in the region.
• Francis Ona, Bougainville Revolutionary Leader, Dies Francis Ona, the influential leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army, passed away after a brief illness. Ona was a key figure in the decade-long secessionist conflict against Papua New Guinea, which concluded in 1997, significantly impacting the region's political landscape.
• Deadly Bus Crash in Nigeria A tragic bus accident in Nigeria resulted in 56 fatalities when the vehicle crashed into a bridge and plunged into the Gadar Tamburawa River near Kano. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver might have fallen asleep, highlighting the critical need for road safety measures.
• Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Guinea-Bissau conducted the second round of its presidential election, featuring candidates Malam Bacai Sanha from the ruling party and Joao Bernardo Vieira, a former military ruler. The election represented a critical moment in the country's democratic process.
• Political Tension in Zambia Zambian authorities arrested Michael Sata, leader of the Patriotic Front, on charges of sedition and inciting miners to riot. This event highlighted the political tensions and challenges to free speech in the country.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 2005

July 24, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 205th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2005 can also be written as 7/24/2005 in the US and as 24/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 24, 2005:

• Richard Doll

  Pioneering British epidemiologist who conducted groundbreaking research proving the causal relationship between cigarette smoking and lung...

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
5. Rihanna - Pon de Replay

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Crazy Frog - Axel F
4. Charlotte Church - Crazy Chick

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Fantasia - Free Yourself
4. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
5. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 2005

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Someone born on July 24, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 20 days old,

or 1033 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7234 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 2005?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 24, 2005.

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