What happened on Monday March 28, 2005?

About March 28th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, causing significant destruction. The earthquake resulted in at least 1,300 fatalities, 350 injuries, and widespread damage to infrastructure. A 3-meter tsunami further compounded the disaster, damaging the port and airport on Simeulue Island.
  • Day of the week: March 28th, 2005 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Candy Shop by 50 Cent
  • #1 UK song: (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

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March 28, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 28, 2005:

  • 2005 Northern Sumatra Earthquake A devastating magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, causing significant destruction. The earthquake resulted in at least 1,300 fatalities, 350 injuries, and widespread damage to infrastructure. A 3-meter tsunami further compounded the disaster, damaging the port and airport on Simeulue Island.
  • 2005 Sumatran Earthquake Aftermath A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred off the West Sumatra coast, potentially an aftershock of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Emergency evacuations were initiated in Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka due to tsunami concerns, though no tsunami activity was ultimately reported. The Indonesian Vice-President estimated up to 2,000 deaths.
  • First Darfur War Crimes Arrests Significant legal action was taken in Darfur, Sudan, with the first arrests made for war crimes. Fifteen South Darfur officials were charged with serious offenses including rape and murder related to the ongoing Darfur conflict. The jurisdiction for their trial remained undetermined, with potential proceedings in either a Sudanese or international court.
  • Historic KMT Delegation Visit to Mainland China A significant diplomatic milestone occurred when KMT Vice Chairman Chiang Pinkun led a 34-member Kuomintang delegation to mainland China. This was the first official visit since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. The delegates paid respects at the Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
  • Israeli Knesset Gaza Disengagement Referendum The Israeli Knesset held a controversial vote on a referendum bill regarding the Gaza Disengagement Plan. The vote resulted in 72 members rejecting the bill, 39 voting in favor, and 3 abstaining, reflecting the complex political landscape surrounding the proposed plan.
  • Prosecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky Russian state prosecutors initiated legal proceedings against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former Yukos oil tycoon, charging him with tax evasion and fraud. This marked a significant moment in Russia's corporate and legal landscape.
  • Archbishop Calls for Protest Against Mugabe Archbishop Pius Ncube of Zimbabwe publicly called for peaceful protest against Robert Mugabe's government, drawing immediate criticism and denunciation from the government.
  • Fred Funk Wins PGA Players Championship Fred Funk made history by becoming the oldest winner of the PGA Players Championship, securing victory by a single stroke. He edged out runners-up Luke Donald, Tom Lehman, and Scott Verplank.

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

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

Stock market quotes on March 28, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.04
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.71

Exchange Rates on March 28, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 107.14 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2222 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2037 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.16 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6908 GBP

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Troyes - Clermont : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Walsall : 3 - 2
  • Blackpool - Hartlepool : 2 - 2
  • Bournemouth - Milton Keynes Dons : 0 - 1
  • Bradford - Stockport : 3 - 1
  • Brentford - Peterboro : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Darlington : 3 - 3
  • Cambridge - Southend : 0 - 2
  • Cheltenham - Swansea : 1 - 2
  • Chester - Bury : 2 - 1
  • Grimsby - Rushden & D : 0 - 0
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What day of the week was March 28, 2005?


March 28, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 87th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 2005 can also be written as 3/28/2005 in the US and as 28/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

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March 28, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 28, 2005:

  • Moura Lympany

    Renowned British classical pianist who was honored with an OBE in 1979.

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March 28, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 28, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 28th and April 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

  1. - Candy Shop youtube
  2. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams youtube
  3. - Obsession (No Es Amor) youtube
  4. - Since U Been Gone youtube
  5. - Disco Inferno youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

  1. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo youtube
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - Switch youtube
  4. - Candy Shop youtube
  5. - All About You / You've Got A Friend youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Truth Is
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - Hate It Or Love It
  5. - Ordinary People
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March 28, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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

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

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March 28, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Apr 24, 2005.

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How old is someone born on March 28, 2005?


Someone born on March 28, 2005 is:

19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 12 days old,

or 1036 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7258 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 28th 2025.

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