Tuesday April 26, 2005: on this day

April 26, 2005 was the 116th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 26, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 26, 2005, who was born and died on April 26, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candy Shop by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 2005?


April 26, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2005 can also be written as 4/26/2005 in the US and as 26/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

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April 26, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2005:

  • Syria pulls out the last 14,000 troops from its military garrison in lebanon under international pressure. this ends its 29-year-old military dominance of lebanon ( syrian occupation of lebanon).
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict - the israeli soldier who was killed in the west bank on monday evening was shot by his comrades. he was thought to have been killed by iyad dueik (unarmed taxi driver), who was shot seven more times and whose car was hit by the man. however, news of his death raises questions about this conclusion.
  • Alassane ouattara can run for the presidency in cote d'ivoire.
  • 2005 kuomintang visits mainland: a 70-member kuomintang chairman lien chan led a delegation to taipei via hong kong. this was the launch of lien chan's 8 day taiwan strait peace tour. it also marked the first official kuomintang visit to mainland china by its highest leader in 60 years.
  • Faure gnassingbe is elected president of togolese with more than 60% vote. lome riots after the results are not acknowledged by the opposition, which denounces massive fraud.
  • New zealand's civil unions and relationships acts are now in effect. these laws enable de facto and same-sex couples to form legal unions similar to marriage.
  • The amagasaki rail accident claimed the lives of 73 people. the offices of west japan railway co are searched by police for clues.
  • Belize is experiencing political unrest as opposition calls for the government's resignation, phone workers strike and teachers threaten to follow.
  • Charles duelfer, the chief u.s. weapons inspector, stated that iraqi weapons of mass destruction have been searched "as far as possible".
  • Military action in lebanon: all syrian troops have left lebanon after three decades. this is un security council resolution 1559. (daily star, lebanon),
  • Brian sedgemore, a british labour party member, moves to the liberal democrats.
  • A deal between the new democratic party and the liberal party could prevent the election from happening in the near future, as was predicted by paul martin, the canadian prime minister.
  • Cedar revolution: under international pressure, syria withdraws the last of its 14,000 troop military garrison in lebanon, ending its 29-year military domination of that country (syrian occupation of lebanon).

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April 26, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.96
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $36.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $74.68

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 106.06 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2434 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1859 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 137.8 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6814 GBP

April 26, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leicester - Derby : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Port Vale - Wrexham : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • West Brom - Blackburn : 1 - 1
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April 26, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 26, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 26, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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88%

The moon phase on April 26, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:50 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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Who was born on April 26, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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April 26, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 3 days old,

or 987 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6912 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2005?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2005.

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April 26, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2005:

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Augusto Roa Bastos

    Paraguayan author (born 1917).

  • Mason Adams

    Mason Adams was a politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Elisabeth Domitien

    Prime minister of the central african republic (b. 1925).

  • Gordon Shaw
  • Johnny Sample
  • Hasil Adkins
  • Giustino Pastorino
  • Ana Garcia de Cuenca
  • Paul Lancz
  • Robert Leroux

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Irene Ryan
    Irene Ryan

    El paso (texas) -- actress (grannybeverly hillbillies).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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April 26, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 2005:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 2005:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 2005:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Hate It Or Love It
  3. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  4. - Lonely
  5. - Since U Been Gone

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 26, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely
  2. - Feel Good Inc
  3. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  4. - Hate It Or Love It
  5. - Signs

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2005 was 1 Thing by Amerie, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 26, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 1 Thing
  2. - Slow Down
  3. - Truth Is
  4. - Oh
  5. - Hate It Or Love It

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 26, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Camisa Negra
  2. - Aire
  3. - Hoy Como Ayer
  4. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
  5. - En Soledad

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April 26, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Martin Hancock

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

April 26, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

April 26, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder by Michael Savage

Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder

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Michael Savage believes Liberalism is a Mental Disorder. Talk radio sensation Michael Savage is a talk radio sensation who savages the most hateful political figures in today's world with his grit, heart, and gusto.

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

True Believer

By:

True Believer is a love story and a ghost story. It's a story about trusting in destiny, believing in the impossible and uncovering the mysteries within the human heart.

Conspiracy Of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald

Conspiracy Of Fools

By:

An award-winning New York Times reporter shares the complete, mind-boggling story about the lies, crimes and ineptitude that led to the scandal that ruined a presidency and disrupted a market.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close

By:

Jonathan Safran Foer was a pioneering writer of his generation, best known for his debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated.

April 26, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DJMAX Mobile

DJMAX Mobile

Platform: Mobile (WIPI)

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: CJ Internet

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: CDV Software

Bratz: Rock Angelz

Bratz: Rock Angelz

Platform: PlayStation 2 Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

Cold Fear

Cold Fear

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, third-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on April 26, 2005?

On April 26, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2005?

On April 26, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2005?

On April 26, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

Find out more about April 26th

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for April 2005?

April 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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