Wednesday June 29, 2005: on this day

About June 29th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States House of Representatives approves a $1.17 Billion funding bill for Amtrak for fiscal year 2006. This amount is less than the original $2 billion Amtrak requested. The funding was approved as an amendment to a bill that addressed general transportation and treasury. The House also removed the provision in the bill that would have required Amtrak to cease passenger train service on economically unprofitable routes. The Senate has not yet approved the funding.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 2005 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: William Powell, Gary Busey
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Inside Your Heaven by Carrie Underwood
  • #1 UK song: Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about June 29th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on June 29th, 2005.

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What day of the week was June 29, 2005?


June 29, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 180th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 2005 can also be written as 6/29/2005 in the US and as 29/6/2005 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 2005 in June 2005 calendar

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June 29, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 2005:

  • The united states house of representatives approves a $1.17 billion funding bill for amtrak for fiscal year 2006. this amount is less than the original $2 billion amtrak requested. the funding was approved as an amendment to a bill that addressed general transportation and treasury. the house also removed the provision in the bill that would have required amtrak to cease passenger train service on economically unprofitable routes. the senate has not yet approved the funding.
  • Due to restricted airspace, an aircraft entered washington d.c.'s united states capitol.
  • New york officials have released the design for the world trade center's signature building. the freedom tower will be the name of the building and its spire will shine a light on it.
  • Galicia elections see manuel fraga, spain's last politician from the time of francisco franco, lose.
  • Two rwandans are found guilty by a belgian jury of their involvement in the rwandan genocide.
  • Hezbollah bombards israeli positions using mortars and rockets in the disputed shebaa farm farms. five soldiers were wounded and one was killed. the israeli military also attacked areas surrounding several villages in southern lebanon with missile-launching planes. israel plans to file a complaint against unifil and lebanon for failing to stop hezbollah's aggression.
  • Robert mugabe meets un special envoy anna tibaijuka in zimbabwe to discuss the recent urban crackdown which has left 300.000 people without homes
  • Serbian court sentences 10 officials of the government slobodan milosevic to belgrade for assassinating opposition leader vuk draskovic. they include milorad ulemek, chief of state security radomir marovic, and special police commander milorad ulemek.
  • Ethiopia's government has promised to rerun elections in some constituencies where election fraud allegations have been made (reuters alertnet). four journalists were also arrested for criticizing the government's crackdown on protesters
  • Venezuela joins petrocaribe to provide cheaper oil. trinidad and tobago and barbados opt out
  • International federation for human rights requests that the international criminal court investigate human right abuses by colombian paramilitary groups self-defense forces of colombia
  • Gyude bryant (presidence of the transitional government in liberia) states that he will use the death penalty against anyone who commits gboyo human sacrifice, particularly presidential candidates, to increase their chances
  • Near bristol, england, a giant sudoku puzzle is revealed

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

Stock market quotes on June 29, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $37.23
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.18
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.26

Exchange Rates on June 29, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 110.39 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2276 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.282 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.24 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6678 GBP
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June 29, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 29, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 03:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 2005.

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Who was born on June 29, 2005?


Famous people born on June 29, 2005:

  • Paul Frankeur

    French actor who was sometimes credited with being paul francoeur.

Whose famous birthday is on June 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 29th:

  • William Powell
    William Powell

    William powell was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as the thin man series and my man godfrey.

  • Gary Busey
    Gary Busey

    American actor who had a rollercoaster career, steadily increasing credits, and was also heavily involved in cocaine, alcohol, and weight...

  • Maria Conchita Alonso
    Maria Conchita Alonso

    Cuba -- actress (moscow-on-the hudson).

  • Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy

    American baritone singer and actor.

  • Amanda Donohoe
    Amanda Donohoe

    London, england -- actress (cj lamb-la law).

  • Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson

    English singer and actress.

  • Bret McKenzie
    Bret McKenzie

    New zealand actor and producer of a guitarist (flight of the conchords, the black seeds and wellington international ukulele orchest).

  • Judith Hoag
    Judith Hoag

    American actor and acting teacher.

  • Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen

    Scottish actor on the stage, tv and film.

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June 29, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 6 days old,

or 983 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6885 days old,

if you were born on June 29, 2005.

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 29th 2024.

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

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

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June 29, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 2005:

  • Andriel Silmaris

    Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Darrel Lea

    Australian entrepreneur known for founding the Darrell Lea confectionery company.

  • Bruce Malmuth
  • Tony D'Amario
  • Marc Freiberger
  • Vincenzo Perruchon
  • François-Xavier Verschave
  • Rafael Morales

What famous deaths happened on June 29th?

Famous deaths on June 29th:

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • Jayne Mansfield
    Jayne Mansfield

    American actress, stage and screen, who achieved success with broadway's "will success spoil rock hunter?" she signed a contract with 20th...

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Bob Crane
    Bob Crane

    American actor who rose to fame in "hogan's heroes", a tv series that ran from 1965 to 1971.

  • Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin

    American actor-director-writer, one of only five actors to receive an academy award nomination for his first screen appearance, which was in...

  • Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman

    Italian actor, seen onscreen since 1946 in italy.

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Pamela Mason
    Pamela Mason

    American minor actress, whose films include "i met a murderer," the upturned glass," and "lady possessed", and whose tv credits included...

  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski

    Polish composer and pianist (born in 1860).

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June 29, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 29, 2005:

  • The Netherlands - Veterans Day.
  • Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (also a local holiday in Rome, of which they are patron saints)
  • Seychelles - Independence Day.

Observances on June 29, 2005:

  • International Day of the Tropics
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June 29, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 27th and July 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 2005 was Inside Your Heaven by Carrie Underwood, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

June 29, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 29, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Inside Your Heaven youtube
  2. - We Belong Together youtube
  3. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  4. - Don't Phunk With My Heart
  5. - Just A Lil Bit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 2005 was Ghetto Gospel by 2Pac featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

June 29, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 29, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghetto Gospel
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Axel F
  4. - Crazy Chick

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

June 29, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 29, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Belong Together youtube
  2. - Slow Down
  3. - Wait (The Whisper Song)
  4. - Just A Lil Bit
  5. - Free Yourself

June 29, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 29, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

June 29, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 29, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - La Camisa Negra
  3. - Lo Que Paso, Paso
  4. - Algo Mas
  5. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)

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June 29, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 29, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Batman Begins

Batman Begins

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson

Country: United States of America

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Release year: 2005

Directed by: George Lucas

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

June 29, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 29, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Erin Berry

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

June 29, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 29, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Luckiest Man by Jonathan Eig

Luckiest Man

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Lou Gehrig's tragic death is the definitive account.

Dance Of Death by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Dance Of Death

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Agent Pendergast is one of the most beloved characters in crime fiction. His most formidable enemy is his diabolical and cunning brother Diogenes.

1776 by David McCullough

1776

By:

America's most beloved and respected historian tells the story of 1776, the year our nation was born. It is a riveting tale of drama, excitement, and dramatic events that interweave, on both sides, the decisions and actions that led Great …

Black Rose by Nora Roberts

Black Rose

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#1 New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts presents the sequel to her In the Garden trilogy. Three women must uncover the secrets of the past within their historic home... A Harper has lived in Harper House for centuries, just outside …

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

True Believer

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True Believer is a love story and a ghost story. It's a story about trusting in destiny, believing in the impossible and uncovering the mysteries within the human heart.

June 29, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 29, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

10,000 Bullets

10,000 Bullets

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Super Dragon Ball Z

Super Dragon Ball Z

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Bandai; NA Atari; EU Namco Bandai

God of War

God of War

Platform: PlayStation 2; Java ME; PlayStation Portable; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; PlayStation 4

Genre: Action-adventure; hack and slash

Atomic Betty

Atomic Betty

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Puzzle, Shooter

Publisher: Atari (EU) Namco (NA)

Close Combat: First to Fight

Close Combat: First to Fight

Platform: Windows Xbox Macintosh Wii

Genre: FPS

Publisher: 2K Games MacSoft (Macintosh)

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Who was the US President on June 29, 2005?

On June 29, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 29, 2005?

On June 29, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 29, 2005?

On June 29, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 29th?

June 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade conflict, china-united states relations. u.s. president donald trump meets with chinese president xi jinping at the g20 summit to reach a deal which will allow american companies and huawei to sell their non-sensitive technology while china will purchase food and agricultural products from america.
  • 2018 - Bae systems receives a ps19.6bn contract for nine hunter-class frigates to be built for the royal australian navy. construction is expected to start in 2020.
  • 2017 - 2017 creteil mosque incident: man tries to run over pedestrians in front of a mosque, creteil, france.

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for June 2005?

June 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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