What happened on Wednesday April 27, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 27, 2005:

• Airbus A380 Maiden Flight The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial passenger aircraft, completed its historic maiden test flight from Toulouse, France, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology. This superjumbo jet represents a major leap forward in passenger aircraft design, surpassing the Boeing 747 in size and capacity.
• Johnson Beharry Receives Victoria Cross Johnson Beharry became the first recipient of the Victoria Cross, the United Kingdom's highest military honor, since 1982. Moreover, he is the first living recipient since 1965, recognizing extraordinary acts of valor and heroism in military service.
• US House Repeals Ethics Rules The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly 406-20 to repeal controversial Republican ethics rules, effectively ending a deadlock in the Ethics Committee that had persisted since January. This decisive action signaled a bipartisan commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability in congressional proceedings.
• Amagasaki Rail Accident A devastating rail accident in Amagasaki, Japan, resulted in the tragic death of more than 91 people, with potential fatalities possibly rising to 100. This catastrophic incident highlighted significant concerns about railway safety and infrastructure.
• Political Unrest in Togo Political tensions in Togo escalated into violent clashes following Faure Gnassingbe's election victory. The conflict resulted in at least 33 deaths, with opposition leader Bob Akitani declaring himself president, underscoring the volatile political landscape.
• Train-Bus Collision in Sri Lanka A tragic transportation accident occurred in Polgahawela, central Sri Lanka, where a passenger train collided with a bus, resulting in an estimated 35-50 fatalities. This devastating incident highlighted critical transportation safety concerns.

Events in 2005

April 27, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 2005

April 27, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 27, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.05
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.69

Exchange Rates on April 27, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2495 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1909 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.85 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6788 GBP

April 27, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Burghausen : 1 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Newcastle - Middlesbrough : 0 - 0

April 27, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 117th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2005 can also be written as 4/27/2005 in the US and as 27/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 27, 2005:

• Red Horner

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April 27, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 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 27, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 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 27th 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 27, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 08:46 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 27, 2005

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Someone born on April 27, 2005 is:

20 years and 12 days old,

or 240 months and 12 days old,

or 1045 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7317 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2005?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 27, 2005.

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