Thursday November 24, 2005: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 11/24/2005, UK date format: 24/11/2005

November 24th, 2005 was the 328th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Sagittarius. The day of the week was Thursday.

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 The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Wild Country. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One or Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship.

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 24 across the years or at November 2005 calendar.

November 24, 2005 Events

What happened on November 24, 2005?

Historical Events

CHOGM – The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Malta.
Khabarovsk, Far Eastern Russia, declares a state emergency due to the 80 km benzene oil slick that was released in an explosion at a Chinese chemical facility on 13 November. This has already caused water supplies for 4,000,000 people in China to be cut off. It is now approaching the Amur river, which is the main water source of 1.5 million Russians.
Two people were hurt in an accident that occurred at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City. The M&M's balloon became entangled in a light pole near Times Square and fell. (AP via Yahoo! News (AP via Yahoo!
15 people die after a suicide bomb attack in Hilla.
BBC received details from prisoners at an Iraqi prison that revealed the widespread abuse and torture in Iraqi prisons and detention centers.
A car bomb that detonated outside a Baghdad hospital has claimed the lives of at least 30 people.
Khadim Sarhid Al-Hemaiyim was one of the most prominent Sunni Arab tribal leaders within Iraq. He was also shot along with three of his sons and a son in-law in Baghdad. The gunman was believed to be part of the new Iraqi Army.
Canadian federal election 2006: Stephen Harper, the Opposition leader, introduces a motion of confidence to the Canadian House of Commons. It is expected to pass Monday with the support of all parties. This will overthrow Paul Martin's minority Liberals, and force a campaign that spans the holiday season.
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November 24, 2005 Famous Birthdays

Other November 24th famous birthdays

Ted Bundy
American homicide: A man who murdered women for no other reason than his desire to kill.
Katherine Heigl
American actress.
Thierry Lhermitte
French actor and comedian, AndrA(c), nephew of Professor FranASSois Lhermitte.
Billy Connolly
Scottish comedian and actor.

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How old am I?

If November 24, 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 24.

How to find someone’s birthday?

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November 24, 2005 Famous Deaths

Who died on November 24, 2005?

Other November 24th famous deaths

Melanie Thornton
American-German singer (La Bouche) (d. 2001).
Richard Carlson
American actor, who was introduced to Hollywood by David O. Selznick before he entered film acting.
Guido Cantelli
Italian orchestral conductor.
Arthur Hailey
English-Canadian soldier, author (d. 2004).

See all famous people who died on November 24th

November 24, 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

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in November 24, 2005 reveal something about your future ? Find out

November 24, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 24, 2005?

The day of the week was Thursday.

November 24th marks the 327th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 37 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 24, 2005 Holidays and Observances

What is special on November 24, 2005?

Holidays

Thanksgiving Day - This holiday is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the year and is traditionally celebrated with a large meal shared with family and friends.
Roman festivals - in the Byzantine empire the Brumalia (a wine festival) were celebrated from this day until the winter solstice
R.C. Saints - Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and other Vietnamese martyrs
Also see November 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Feast Day of St. Colman - Cobh, Ireland
Teacher's Day in Turkey

Music charts

What was the number one song on November 24, 2005? Which were the top hits on November 24, 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