What happened on Thursday February 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2005:

• Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Withdrawal In a significant political decision, the Israeli Cabinet voted 17-5 to approve Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan for withdrawing troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. The cabinet also approved a new route for the barrier in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas.
• Iraqi Shiites Nominate Prime Minister The United Iraqi Alliance, the Shiite political coalition that won the most votes in Iraq's January 30 election, selected Ibrahim Jaafari as the country's prime minister, marking a crucial step in Iraq's post-Saddam political transition.
• Plutonium Discrepancy at Sellafield Nuclear Plant The British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL) plant in Sellafield reported 30 kg of plutonium as 'unaccounted for', an amount sufficient to potentially create seven nuclear weapons. The UK Atomic Energy Authority claimed this was merely an auditing issue with no actual loss of material.
• Terrorist Car Bombing in Southern Thailand A devastating car bomb exploded near the Marina Hotel in Sungai Kolok, a popular tourist area close to the Malaysia-Thailand border. The attack resulted in five fatalities and over 40 injuries, marking the first such incident in this Muslim-dominated region.
• Irish Police Arrest Suspected IRA Financiers Irish law enforcement conducted coordinated raids in Cork and Dublin, arresting seven individuals suspected of financing the Provisional IRA. The operation seized over 2.3 million pounds sterling, including PS60,000 in Northern Bank notes potentially linked to a previous PS26.5 million robbery in Belfast.
• Burma Reopens Constitutional Talks Amid Criticism The Burmese military regime resumed constitutional discussions, but faced widespread criticism for selecting approximately 1,000 delegates who do not represent the broader population. Notably absent were Aung San Suu Kyi and leaders from the National League for Democracy.
• Japan Opens New International Airport Japan inaugurated the Chubu Centrair International Airport in Ise Bay, near Nagoya. Built on an artificial island, this state-of-the-art facility is Japan's third-largest international passenger airport, designed to replace the nearby Nagoya Airport.
• Death of Omar Sivori, Argentine Football Legend Omar Sivori, a renowned Argentine football player who was a significant figure in the sport during the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1935, Sivori was known for his exceptional skills and contributions to football.
• EU Enhances Air Passenger Rights The European Union implemented new regulations to improve air passenger protections, offering increased compensation for flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings.

Events in 2005

February 17, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 2005

February 17, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $90.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.50

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.51 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2295 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1842 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.88 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6899 GBP

February 17, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2005 can also be written as 2/17/2005 in the US and as 17/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2005:

• Omar Sívori

  Legendary Argentine-Italian footballer known for his exceptional skills and playing career in both Argentina and Italy, particularly with...

• Giovanni Bertolucci

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. The Game - How We Do
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

February 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
2. Ashanti - Only U
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Brian McFadden & Delta Goodrem - Almost Here

February 17, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
4. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 03:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2005

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Someone born on February 17, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 24 days old,

or 1055 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7388 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 2005?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 2005.

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