Thursday April 28, 2005

US date format: 4/28/2005, UK date format: 28/4/2005

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 28, 2005).

The number one song in US was Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Lonely by Akon was #1 song in the UK.

The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2005 while Conspiracy Of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Conflict: Global Storm or Buzz!: The Music Quiz.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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April 28, 2005 Events

What happened on April 28, 2005?


Historical Events

  • Three months after the legislative elections in Iraq, the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a Shi'a-led Cabinet. This was the first elected government in Iraq's history. However, two of the four slots for deputy prime ministers remained unfilled, while five ministries, including those pertaining to defense and oil, were left open to temporary managers. (International Herald Tribune).
  • Long thought extinct, the ivory-billed woodpecker has been found again in Arkansas' "Big Woods" region.
  • Tony Blair, British Prime Minister, publishes Lord Goldsmith's advice on the legality and legality of the 2003 invasion in Iraq. (BBC News),
  • According to the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet, the paintings of Edvard Munch, The Scream and Madonna were taken from Oslo's Munch Museum on August 22, 2004. The Oslo police have not confirmed the rumour.
  • The death toll from the rail accident in Amagasaki, Japan rises to 100. Rescuers discover the body of the driver of the train. (Japan Today),
  • Mika Muhimana is sentenced by the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to life imprisonment for his involvement in Rwandan genocide.
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April 28, 2005 Famous Deaths


Who died on April 28, 2005?

Other April 28th famous deaths

  • mistress of Mussolini, is executed.

  • Rory Calhoun

    American actor on-screen from 1944 in feature films, including "River of No Return" and "Black Spurs.

  • Actor / director (Bad Company, Flesh), dies at 87.

  • American professional wrestler (d. 2002).

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April 28, 2005 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

Rooster

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April 28, 2005 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 28, 2005?


The day of the week was Thursday.

April 28th marks the 117th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2005.

There are 247 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on April 28, 2005? Which were the top hits on April 28, 2005?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 songs in the UK

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

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - La Camisa Negra
  2. - Aire
  3. - Hoy Como Ayer
  4. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)
  5. - En Soledad
Sport Games on April 28, 2005

Sport Games on April 28, 2005


La Liga Primera Division

Football (Spain)
  • Osasuna - Villarreal : 3 - 2
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in April 2005?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Conspiracy Of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald

Conspiracy Of Fools

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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.

Garlic And Sapphires by Ruth Reichl

Garlic And Sapphires

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Ruth Reichl's best-selling memoir about her time as an undercover critic at The New York Times. Ruth Reichl is a world-renowned food critic who was also the former editor in chief at Gourmet magazine.

A Stroke Of Midnight by Laurell K. Hamilton

A Stroke Of Midnight

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I am Meredith Gentry P.I. and I solve cases in Los Angeles far from the perilous and deception of my true home. Because I am also Princess Meredith heir to the darkest realm throne faerie

Three Nights In August by Buzz Bissinger

Three Nights In August

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Three Nights in Aug captures the emotional and strategic complexities of baseball's most iconic form, the three-game series. We are able to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on their archrival Chicago Cubs from the stands.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Conflict: Global Storm

Conflict: Global Storm

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: SCi 2K Games

Buzz!: The Music Quiz

Buzz!: The Music Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, Music

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Burnout Legends

Burnout Legends

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Clubhouse Games

Clubhouse Games

Platform: Nintendo DS DSiWare

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Blitz: The League

Blitz: The League

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Midway Games

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $36.29
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.08
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.05

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 106.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2519 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1924 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.87 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6761 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 28, 2005?

On April 28, 2005 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is April 28, 2005?

On April 28, 2005 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on April 28, 2005?

On April 28, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 2005?

On April 28, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 2005?

On April 28, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on April 28, 2005?

Famous people died on April 28, 2005 include, John Mills (97), Percy Heath, Percy Heath.

What was the number one song in April 28, 2005?

The number one song in the week of April 28, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent in US and Lonely by Akon in UK.

What were the top hits on April 28, 2005?

The top hits on April 28, 2005 were Candy Shop by 50 Cent, Hate It Or Love It by The Game, Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani in US and Lonely by Akon, Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz, (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay in UK.