What happened on Thursday April 28, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 28, 2005:

• First Elected Government in Iraq Three months after legislative elections, Iraq's National Assembly votes overwhelmingly for a Shi'a-led Cabinet, marking a historic moment as the country's first democratically elected government. Despite this milestone, challenges remain with unfilled deputy prime minister positions and temporary management of key ministries.
• Blair Releases Iraq War Legal Advice British Prime Minister Tony Blair publishes Lord Goldsmith's advice regarding the legal justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, addressing ongoing controversies surrounding the conflict.
• Amagasaki Rail Accident Death Toll Rises The death toll from the devastating rail accident in Amagasaki, Japan, reaches 100 as rescuers discover the body of the train's driver, highlighting the tragedy's full extent.
• UN Tribunal Sentences Rwandan Genocide Perpetrator Mika Muhimana is sentenced by the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to life imprisonment for his involvement in the Rwandan genocide, continuing efforts to bring justice for victims.
• Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Rediscovered Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in Arkansas' 'Big Woods' region, a species long thought to be extinct, offering hope for conservation efforts.
• Patent Law Treaty Implementation The Patent Law Treaty officially goes into effect, streamlining international patent application processes and harmonizing intellectual property regulations globally.
• Wynn Las Vegas Opens The Wynn Las Vegas hotel and casino opens as the world's most expensive casino resort, with a staggering construction cost of US$2.7 billion, marking a significant milestone in luxury hospitality.
• Bush Press Conference President George W. Bush holds a nationally televised press conference, addressing key topics including energy policy and the economy, engaging millions of Americans.
• Death of Chris Candido Chris Candido, an American professional wrestler born in 1972, passed away on this date.

Events in 2005

April 28, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 2005

April 28, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 2005:

• 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 on April 28, 2005:

• 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

April 28, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Osasuna - Villarreal : 3 - 2

April 28, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2005 can also be written as 4/28/2005 in the US and as 28/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 28, 2005:

• Percy Heath

  Renowned American jazz bassist, member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and the Heath Brothers.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on April 28th

April 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 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 28, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 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 28th 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 28, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 09:54 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 28, 2005

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Someone born on April 28, 2005 is:

20 years and 16 days old,

or 240 months and 16 days old,

or 1045 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7321 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2005?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2005.

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