What happened on Sunday June 26, 2005?

Here's what happened on June 26, 2005:

• Indian Ocean Tsunami Aftermath Six months after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, the death toll had reached 178,000 across 11 countries, with an additional 50,000 people still reported missing. This catastrophic event remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history.
• Deadly Suicide Bombings in Iraq In a tragic day of violence, U.S. officials attempted diplomatic engagement with Iraqi insurgents. Simultaneously, a series of suicide bombings across the country resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• Kremlin Investigates Caucasus Conflict The Kremlin initiated an inquiry into violent confrontations between Avars and Chechens on June 4, 2005. Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning, threatening that further incidents could potentially set the entire North Caucasus region ablaze.
• Israel Apologizes to New Zealand over Passport Incident Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom formally apologized to New Zealand regarding actions by two suspected Mossad agents who attempted to fraudulently obtain New Zealand passports in 2004. This diplomatic apology was crucial in restoring normal relations between the two countries.
• Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections Bulgarian parliamentary elections resulted in the Socialists winning a plurality with 31.44% of votes. Former Tsar Simeon Saxe-Coburg received 20.13%, falling short of pre-election predictions. Notably, the nationalist party Ataka, founded just two months prior, secured 7.9% of the vote, expressing opposition to EU and NATO membership.
• Death of Richard Whiteley, British Television Presenter Richard Whiteley, a prominent British journalist and television presenter who was best known for hosting the popular game show Countdown, passed away at the age of 61. He had been a beloved figure in British television for over two decades.
• Mass Alcohol Poisoning in Kenya A tragic incident of industrial alcohol poisoning in Kenya resulted in 49 fatalities and 174 hospitalizations, underscoring the dangers of unregulated alcohol consumption.

Events in 2005

June 26, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 2005

June 26, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 177th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 2005 can also be written as 6/26/2005 in the US and as 26/6/2005 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 2005 in June 2005 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 2005:

• Princess Alexia

  Princess of the Netherlands, daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, currently second in line to the Dutch throne.

• Princess Alexia of the Netherlands

Famous people born in 2005

Famous people born on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. Ciara - Oh

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 2005 was Axel F by Crazy Frog, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Crazy Frog - Axel F
2. Akon - Lonely
3. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
4. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
5. Audio Bullys featuring Nancy Sinatra - Shot You Down

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
3. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
4. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)
5. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 11:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 2005

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Someone born on June 26, 2005 is:

19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 18 days old,

or 1037 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7262 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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