What happened on Monday October 31, 2005?

Here's what happened on October 31, 2005:

• Delhi Bombings A tragic terrorist attack in New Delhi during the Hindu festival of Diwali results in at least 62 fatalities, with bombings targeting three crowded market areas, causing widespread shock and mourning.
• First Same-Sex Civil Union in the United States A historic milestone in LGBTQ+ rights as the first civil union between a same-sex couple is legally performed in the United States, marking a significant step towards marriage equality.
• Samuel Alito Nominated to Supreme Court U.S. President George W. Bush nominates Samuel Alito, a Federal Appeals Court Judge, to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, a pivotal appointment that could shape judicial interpretation for decades.
• Casualties in Iraq Insurgency A Pentagon report reveals the devastating human cost of the Iraq conflict, with 26,000 Iraqis killed or wounded in insurgent attacks since 2004, highlighting the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
• Controversial U.S. Air Raid in Iraq A U.S. military air raid near Karabilah in Western Iraq results in 40 reported civilian deaths, including women and children. While the U.S. military claims the attack targeted Al Qaeda, local doctors dispute this, raising serious questions about civilian casualties.
• Japanese Cabinet Reorganization Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announces his fifth cabinet, with significant leadership changes. Shinzo Abe is named Chief Cabinet Secretary and is widely considered Koizumi's potential successor. Taro Aso becomes Foreign Minister, replaced as Interior Minister by economic advisor Heizo Takenaka.
• Telefonica Acquires O2 Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica announces a major acquisition, purchasing British mobile network operator O2 plc for €18 billion, signaling significant consolidation in the European telecommunications market.
• Death of John Holohan John "Beatz" Holohan, drummer for the band Bayside, passes away. Born in 1974, he was a significant figure in the alternative rock music scene.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 2005

October 31, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 31, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.03
• Apple AAPL: opens at $55.20
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.51

Exchange Rates on October 31, 2005:

• 1 USD = 116.39 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1817 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2884 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.56 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6773 GBP

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Aachen : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Brest - Sedan : 4 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man City - Aston Villa : 3 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Panionios - AEK : 0 - 2

October 31, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 304th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2005 can also be written as 10/31/2005 in the US and as 31/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

Famous people born on October 31, 2005:

• Leonor

  Spanish princess, the first child of Prince Felipe, the crown prince of Spain, and her mother Letizia Rocasolano.

• Infanta Leonor of Spain

  Heir presumptive to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor is the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

• Leonor di Borbone-Spagna

Famous people born in 2005

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 2005:

• Amrita Pritam

  Amrita Pritam was a renowned Indian poet and author who made significant contributions to Punjabi literature and was a prominent voice in...

• Hal Anger

  American biophysicist and engineer (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
4. Nickelback - Photograph
5. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2005 was You Raise Me Up by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
2. Madonna - Hung Up
3. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
4. Sugababes - Push The Button
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha

October 31, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2005 was Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy Featuring Akon, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Twista Featuring Trey Songz - Girl Tonite
4. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
5. Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:50 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 2005

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Someone born on October 31, 2005 is:

19 years 6 months old,

or 234 months and 13 days old,

or 1019 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7134 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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