What happened on Sunday December 25, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 25, 2005:

• Horrific Familial Murder in Pakistan Nazir Ahmad, a Pakistani laborer, confessed to murdering his four daughters aged 4, 8, 12, and 25, allegedly in response to his eldest daughter Muqadas Bibi marrying against his will. This tragic event highlights issues of honor killings and gender-based violence.
• Libya Overturns HIV Infection Death Sentences The Libyan Supreme Court overturned death sentences against international health workers who were accused of deliberately infecting children with HIV, marking a significant legal and humanitarian development.
• Deadly Clash in DR Congo A violent confrontation between Ugandan rebels and UN-Congolese soldiers in the Ituri region of Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in 40 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing regional instability.
• Assassination of Joseph Pararajasingham Joseph Pararajasingham, a 71-year-old pro-Tamil Tiger politician, was killed during Christmas Midnight Mass in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, highlighting the ongoing political tensions in the region.
• Tragic Christmas Fireworks Accident in Guatemala A devastating fire caused by a traditional holiday firecracker called a 'silbador' killed five children in Guatemala City. The victims were aged between 2 and 10 years old, highlighting the dangerous potential of holiday fireworks.
• Train Derailment in Northern Japan A train on the Uetsu Main Line in northern Japan derailed, resulting in four fatalities and at least 33 injuries. The incident raised questions about railway safety and infrastructure maintenance.
• Death of Charles Socarides Charles Socarides, a prominent American psychiatrist known for his controversial theories about homosexuality, passed away. He was a significant figure in mid-20th century psychiatric discourse.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 2005

December 25, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 359th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 2005 can also be written as 12/25/2005 in the US and as 25/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 25, 2005:

• Birgit Nilsson

  Renowned Swedish soprano who was one of the most important opera singers of the 20th century, famous for her powerful voice and performances...

• Derek Bailey

  Pioneering English experimental guitarist who was a key figure in the development of free improvisation and avant-garde music.

• Robert Barbers

  Filipino police officer, lawyer, and politician, 15th secretary of the interior and local government (b. 1944).

• Joseph Pararajasingham

  Sri lankan journalist, businessman, and politician (b. 1934).

• Giovanni Cattanei
• Sarat Chandra Sinha
• Felice Andreasi

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
3. D4L - Laffy Taffy
4. Nelly - Grillz
5. Nickelback - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Madonna - Hung Up
2. The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
3. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Nizlopi - JCB Song

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
3. Ray J - One Wish
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. Chris Brown - Run It!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 25, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 12:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 2005

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Someone born on December 25, 2005 is:

19 years and 29 days old,

or 228 months and 29 days old,

or 995 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6969 days old,

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

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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

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

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