What happened on Tuesday May 24, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 24, 2005:

• Deadly Bombings in Iraq A series of bombings in Iraq resulted in at least five Iraqi civilian deaths and seven US soldiers wounded, demonstrating the persistent violence and instability in the region during the Iraq War.
• Al-Qaeda in Iraq Claims Zarqawi Wounded Al-Qaeda in Iraq reported that their leader, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was wounded during ongoing conflict operations. This claim highlights the ongoing instability and insurgent activities in the region during the Iraq War.
• Israeli Soldiers Intercept Young Palestinian with Explosives At a West Bank checkpoint, Israeli soldiers captured a 15-year-old Palestinian youth carrying two pipe bombs, preventing a potential terrorist incident and underscoring the ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Death of Arthur Haulot, Belgian Resistance Fighter and Journalist Arthur Haulot, a prominent Belgian journalist who courageously fought in the resistance during World War II, passed away. Born in 1913, Haulot was known for his resilience and commitment to truth during one of the most challenging periods in European history.
• Death of Vivian Liberto Cash Distin Vivian Liberto Cash Distin, the first wife of legendary musician Johnny Cash, passed away due to complications following lung carcinoma surgery. She was a significant figure in Cash's early life and musical journey.
• Peter Lax Receives Abel Prize Renowned mathematician Peter Lax was awarded the prestigious Abel Prize by Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, receiving nearly one million dollars for his groundbreaking contributions to the theory and application of partial differential equations.
• Australia Challenges Japan's Whaling Stance Australian Prime Minister John Howard wrote to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, urging Japan to reconsider its whaling expansion plans ahead of the upcoming International Whaling Commission meeting.
• Chilean Army Buries Conscripts Lost in Andes Snowstorm The Chilean army buried 24 of 46 conscripts who perished in a deadly Andes snowstorm. Presidential candidates called for an end to compulsory military service, with 13 bodies still unrecovered.
• Pitcairn Islands Sexual Abuse Trial Six men from Pitcairn Islands were sentenced to death for sexual abuse of young girls. The case was to be further reviewed by a court in Auckland, with plans to appeal to the Privy Council.
• Canadian Liberal Candidate Wins By-Election Todd Russell, a Canadian Liberal candidate, won a critical by-election in Labrador, strengthening the Liberal Party's fragile balance of power within the federal government.
• HealthSouth Corporate Scandal Trial The jury in Richard M. Scrushy's criminal trial showed difficulty reaching a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors alleged that Scrushy and conspirators overstated HealthSouth Corporation's profits between 1996 and 2002.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from May. 24, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on May 24, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $54.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $39.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.14

Exchange Rates on May 24, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.63 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2595 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2294 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.34 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.688 GBP

May 24, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2005 can also be written as 5/24/2005 in the US and as 24/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 24, 2005:

• Arthur Haulot

  Belgian poet, journalist, and resistance fighter who made significant contributions to literature and social activism.

• Carl Amery

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24th 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 24, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 06:35 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 2005

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Someone born on May 24, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 26 days old,

or 1034 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7242 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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