What happened on Saturday January 29, 2005?

Here's what happened on January 29, 2005:

• Historic Direct Flights Between China and Taiwan The first direct commercial flights from mainland China to Taiwan since 1949 were established, with flights from Guangzhou arriving in Taipei. Shortly afterward, a reciprocal China Airlines flight landed in Beijing, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in cross-strait relations.
• Zhao Ziyang's Funeral Zhao Ziyang, a purged Chinese Communist Party leader, was buried in a low-key and tightly controlled funeral, reflecting the complex political dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party.
• Procter & Gamble Acquires Gillette Procter & Gamble announced plans to acquire Gillette for $52.4 billion. Gillette CEO Jim Kilts noted that industry experts anticipated further consolidation, driven by rising oil prices and the need to gain economic leverage against major retailers like Wal-Mart.
• Serena Williams Wins Australian Open Serena Williams secured her second Australian Open women's tennis title by defeating Lindsay Davenport in a thrilling match with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, showcasing her remarkable comeback and athletic prowess.
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands Aftershocks Over a month following the devastating tsunami-generated earthquake, a series of moderate-intensity aftershocks rattled the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Indonesia and Sumatra. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported during these seismic events.

Events in 2005

January 29, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 2005

January 29, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Livorno : 1 - 0
• Parma - Udinese : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Beveren : 5 - 2
• Bergen - Gent : 1 - 0
• Club Brugge - Oostende : 7 - 3
• Germinal - Lierse : 2 - 2
• Standard - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Hannover : 0 - 1
• Dortmund - M'gladbach : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Wolfsburg : 1 - 0
• Hamburg - Mainz : 2 - 1
• Kaiserslautern - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Albacete : 3 - 1
• Sevilla - Barcelona : 0 - 4

January 29, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 29th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2005 can also be written as 1/29/2005 in the US and as 29/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

Famous people died on January 29, 2005:

• Ephraim Kishon

  Ephraim Kishon was a renowned Israeli satirist, writer, and filmmaker who gained international recognition for his sharp wit and humor.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends
4. Destiny's Child - Soldier
5. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot

January 29, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 2005 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. Uniting Nations - Out Of Touch
5. Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You

January 29, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
4. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step
5. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 2005

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Someone born on January 29, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 25 days old,

or 1055 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7389 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2005?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2005.

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