What happened on Wednesday December 28, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 28, 2005:

• Giove-A Satellite Launch Europe launched Giove-A, a satellite for the Galileo positioning system, designed to provide independent location and timing information, reducing dependence on the U.S. GPS system.
• John Demjanjuk Deportation Order A U.S. immigration judge issued a deportation order for John Demjanjuk to Ukraine, citing alleged war crimes committed during World War II, marking a significant moment in post-war legal proceedings.
• Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Israeli jets attacked a PFLP-GC base in Naameh, Lebanon, near Beirut, in retaliation for a rocket attack on Qiryat Shemona. Reconnaissance flights over southern Lebanon drew anti-aircraft fire from Lebanese troops, with potential escalation towards Syria.
• Operation Blue Skies in Gaza Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Blue Skies, firing artillery rounds in the northern Gaza Strip near a newly created 'security strip', aiming to neutralize Qassam rocket launchers near the Israeli border.
• Kidnapping of Jürgen Chrobog in Yemen Tribesmen in Yemen kidnapped Jürgen Chrobog, former German Deputy Foreign Minister, along with his wife and three children, demanding the release of jailed tribal members.
• Gaza Electoral Offices Stormed Militants from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade and other Fatah-linked groups stormed electoral offices in Gaza, indicating internal political tensions.
• Chicago White Sox Contract with Jon Garland The Chicago White Sox signed a three-year, $29 million contract with pitcher Jon Garland, solidifying their roster for the upcoming baseball seasons.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.10

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2005:

• 1 USD = 117.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1654 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3169 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0715 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.49 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Coventry - Crewe : 1 - 1
• Crystal Palace - Derby : 2 - 0
• Hull - Ipswich : 2 - 0
• Luton - Brighton : 3 - 0
• Millwall - Watford : 0 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bradford - Walsall : 2 - 0
• Bristol City - Rotherham : 3 - 1
• Chesterfield - Swindon : 1 - 1
• Hartlepool - Southend : 1 - 2
• Huddersfield - Port Vale : 0 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Darlington - Barnet : 2 - 1
• Grimsby - Lincoln : 3 - 0
• Mansfield - Bristol Rvs : 3 - 3
• Rushden & D - Cheltenham : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Portsmouth : 4 - 0
• Birmingham - Man United : 2 - 2
• Everton - Liverpool : 1 - 3
• Fulham - Aston Villa : 3 - 3
• Man City - Chelsea : 0 - 1

December 28, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2005 can also be written as 12/28/2005 in the US and as 28/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 28, 2005:

• Virginia Dighero
• Stevo Žigon

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. D4L - Laffy Taffy
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 2005 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
2. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
3. Nizlopi - JCB Song
4. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
5. Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast

December 28, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
3. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
4. Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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December 28, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:49 am and setting at 02:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 2005

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Someone born on December 28, 2005 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 16 days old,

or 1011 weeks

or 7077 days old,

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

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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