What happened on Monday April 25, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 25, 2005:

• Amagasaki Rail Disaster A devastating passenger train derailment occurred in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, resulting in 107 fatalities and 456 injuries. This tragic accident is considered Japan's deadliest rail crash since 1963, highlighting significant safety concerns in the country's transportation system.
• ANZAC Day 90th Anniversary Commemoration Over 20,000 Australians, New Zealanders, and Turks gathered at Gallipoli's Anzac Cove to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the World War I landing. Massive dawn remembrance ceremonies were held across Australia and New Zealand, with Sydney hosting 250,000 participants.
• Bulgaria and Romania EU Accession Bulgaria and Romania signed accession treaties, marking a significant milestone in their European integration process. This event represented a major geopolitical shift, expanding the European Union's membership and influence in Eastern Europe.
• Same-Sex Marriage Legal Challenge in Canada Four New Brunswick couples filed a lawsuit to obtain marriage rights under the Canadian Charter, potentially making New Brunswick the eighth province to recognize same-sex marriage, advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Canada.
• Liberian Election Preparation Liberians became eligible to vote in the first election following a prolonged civil conflict, with elections scheduled for October 11. This marked a crucial step in the country's post-conflict democratic reconstruction.
• Return of Obelisk of Axum The final piece of the historic Obelisk of Axum was returned to Ethiopia, ending a long-standing cultural repatriation effort. This symbolic event marked the return of a significant artifact stolen by Italian forces during colonial occupation in 1937.
• Czech Prime Minister Resignation Stanislav Gross resigned as Czech Prime Minister, with Jiri Paroubek expected to succeed him. This political transition highlighted the dynamic nature of Czech political leadership in the early 2000s.
• Death of Swami Ranganathananda Swami Ranganathananda, a prominent Indian monk and president of the Ramakrishna Mission, passed away. He was a significant spiritual leader known for his philosophical teachings and contributions to Indian religious thought.

Events in 2005

April 25, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 2005

April 25, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 25, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.24

Exchange Rates on April 25, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.63 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.238 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1883 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.31 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6795 GBP

April 25, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Unterhaching : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Sedan : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Tottenham : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ascoli - Genoa : 0 - 3
• Torino - Vicenza : 2 - 1

April 25, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 115th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 2005 can also be written as 4/25/2005 in the US and as 25/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 25, 2005:

• Swami Ranganathananda

  A prominent Indian monk, philosopher, and spiritual leader of the Ramakrishna Order who dedicated his life to spreading Vedanta philosophy...

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on April 25th

April 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

April 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 25, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
3. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
4. The Game featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
5. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs

April 25, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 2005 was 1 Thing by Amerie, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Amerie - 1 Thing
2. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
3. Fantasia - Truth Is
4. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
5. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 25th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 25, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 April 25, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on April 25, 2005

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Someone born on April 25, 2005 is:

20 years and 19 days old,

or 240 months and 19 days old,

or 1046 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7324 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 2005?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 25, 2005.

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