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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 2005What happened on Saturday, December 31, 2005?
About December 31st, 2005, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 31, 2005, AT&T and SBC Communications completed their merger, creating one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. This merger was significant for the industry and consumers alike.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 2005 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey
- #1 UK song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan
More about December 31st, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 2005.
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- December 31, 2005: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 31, 2005?
- December 31, 2005: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 2005?
- Back in 2005
December 31, 2005: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 2005:
- AT&T and SBC Communications merger On December 31, 2005, AT&T and SBC Communications completed their merger, creating one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. This merger was significant for the industry and consumers alike. source: reuters.com
- Shane Warne achieves 700 Test wickets milestone On December 31, 2005, Australian cricketer Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets during a match against England. This milestone solidified his status as one of the greatest spin bowlers in cricket history. source: bbc.com
- Napa Valley experiences severe flooding emergency On December 31, 2005, Napa Valley, California, declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The flooding led to significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the area. source: nbcnews.com
- 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.
December 31, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was December 31, 2005?
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: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 2005:
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December 31, 2005: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- Chris Brown - Run It!
- Nelly - Grillz
- D4L - Laffy Taffy
- 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.
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
- Nizlopi - JCB Song
- Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
- 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.
- Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
- Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
- Ray J - One Wish
December 31, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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.
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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How old is someone born on December 31, 2005?
Someone born on December 31, 2005 is:
20 years 7 months old,
or 247 months and 3 days old,
or 1074 weeks and 2 days old,
or 7520 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 December 31, 2005?
There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.
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 December 31, 2005?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2005.
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Why 2005 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 31, 2005, a 2005 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 31, 2005 includes AT&T and SBC Communications merger, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 31, 2005 included “Don't Forget About Us” by Mariah Carey, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 31, 2005 included Batman Begins, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 31, 2005 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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