What happened on Friday July 29, 2005?

Here's what happened on July 29, 2005:

• Discovery of Dwarf Planet Eris Astronomers announced the groundbreaking discovery of Eris, a significant trans-Neptunian object in the outer Solar System. This celestial body's discovery challenged previous understanding of planetary classification and ultimately contributed to the redefinition of planetary status.
• London Bombing Suspects Arrested Following coordinated raids in Italy and the United Kingdom, the three remaining suspects connected to the London bombings were successfully apprehended, marking a significant development in the terrorism investigation.
• Suicide Bombing in Iraq A devastating suicide bomber attack near Rabia, close to Mosul in Northwest Iraq, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 25 new Iraqi Army recruits, underscoring the ongoing instability in the region.
• Militant Attack in Srinagar A violent militant attack occurred in Srinagar's Lal Chowk city centre, resulting in injuries to more than 10 people. The incident highlighted ongoing regional tensions and security challenges.
• Maharashtra Floods Death Toll Rises Indian officials significantly increased the death toll from the 2005 Maharashtra floods by more than 800 victims, revealing the catastrophic impact of the natural disaster.
• Israeli Soldiers' Gaza Settlement Petition Activist settler Noam Livnat reported that 20,000 Israeli soldiers signed a petition pledging to resist any attempts to remove Israeli settlements from the Gaza Strip, highlighting internal political tensions.
• Train Explosion Investigation Indian bomb disposal experts discovered explosive traces in the train that exploded on Thursday, killing 7 people, indicating a potential terrorist or criminal act.
• Uganda's Constitutional Referendum Initial results indicated that Ugandans voted in favor of a referendum to resume multi-party politics, though low voter turnout potentially impacted the poll's representativeness.
• Pakistan's Foreign Student Policy President Pervez Musharraf announced a policy mandating approximately 1,400 foreign students to leave Pakistan's Madrassas and return to their home countries, reflecting governmental efforts to regulate religious education.
• Bird Flu Mortality in Vietnam The death toll from bird flu in Vietnam reached 42, signaling a serious public health concern and the ongoing global challenge of managing infectious diseases.
• Hamas Mass Wedding in West Bank Hamas, the primary Palestinian opposition party, organized a significant mass wedding ceremony in the West Bank, where 226 couples performed the Nikah (Islamic marriage contract), symbolizing community solidarity and cultural traditions.
• Veritas Party Leadership Change Robert Kilroy-Silk stepped down as the leader of Veritas, his political party, marking a significant leadership transition in British political landscape.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 2005

July 29, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.04
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.30

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2005:

• 1 USD = 112.71 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2092 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2849 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.32 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6898 GBP

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Grenoble : 3 - 0
• Brest - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
• Chateauroux - Bastia : 1 - 1
• Clermont - Sete : 0 - 0
• Creteil - Caen : 3 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Paris SG - Metz : 4 - 1

July 29, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 210th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2005 can also be written as 7/29/2005 in the US and as 29/7/2005 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 2005 in July 2005 calendar

Famous people died on July 29, 2005:

• Al McKibbon

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on July 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Rihanna - Pon de Replay
3. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
5. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. 2Pac featuring Elton John - Ghetto Gospel
4. Ciara featuring Ludacris - Oh
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bow Wow Featuring Omarion - Let Me Hold You
3. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
4. Fantasia - Free Yourself
5. Ludacris Featuring Bobby Valentino - Pimpin' All Over The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 29, 2005! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:16 am and setting at 04:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2005.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 2005

Your place in the Universe on July 29, 2005

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 29, 2005 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 15 days old,

or 1032 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7229 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.