What happened on Saturday December 31, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 31, 2005:

• Shane Warne Cricket Milestone Australian cricket legend Shane Warne became the first cricketer in history to take 1,000 international wickets, a remarkable achievement in the sport's record books.
• AT&T and SBC Communications Merger AT&T and SBC Communications completed a major corporate merger, with SBC Communications dropping its name and forming a new AT&T. This strategic consolidation significantly reshaped the telecommunications landscape.
• Napa Valley Flooding Emergency Napa, California experienced its worst flooding in 20 years following heavy rains. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in Napa and six other counties. One month later, President George W. Bush signed a major disaster declaration, enabling FEMA assistance for the affected regions.
• Palu Bombing Incident A bomb explosion in downtown Palu, Indonesia, resulted in at least 8 fatalities and 45 injuries, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Kate Burton Kidnapping Resolution Kate Burton, a 25-year-old Scottish human rights worker, and her parents were released unharmed in the Gaza Strip after being kidnapped two days earlier by Palestinian gunmen.
• Leap Second Added to 2005 A leap second was added at 23:59:60 on December 31, 2005, to synchronize atomic time with astronomical time. This was the first such adjustment since June 30, 1998, ensuring precise global timekeeping.

Events in 2005

December 31, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 2005

December 31, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Millwall : 1 - 2
• Burnley - Sheffield Weds : 1 - 2
• Cardiff - Southampton : 2 - 1
• Crewe - QPR : 3 - 4
• Derby - Reading : 2 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Canvey Island : 3 - 1
• Forest Green - Aldershot : 4 - 2
• Grays - Stevenage : 2 - 2
• Tamworth - Altrincham : 1 - 1
• Woking - Dag and Red : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - St Johnstone : 2 - 1
• Clyde - Queen of Sth : 3 - 0
• Hamilton - Dundee : 0 - 0
• St Mirren - Brechin : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dumbarton - Partick : 1 - 2
• Forfar - Morton : 0 - 1
• Raith Rvs - Alloa : 4 - 2

December 31, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2005 can also be written as 12/31/2005 in the US and as 31/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 31, 2005:

• Phillip Whitehead

  English screenwriter, producer, and politician (b. 1937).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 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 31, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 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 31, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 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 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 06:26 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 31, 2005

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Someone born on December 31, 2005 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 14 days old,

or 1010 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7074 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2005?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2005.

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