What happened on Tuesday May 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 17, 2005:

• Kylie Minogue Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis Popular Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue publicly announced her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, revealing she would cancel her Australian tour and bringing significant public attention to breast cancer awareness.
• Kuwaiti Women Gain Voting Rights In a significant milestone for women's rights in the Middle East, Kuwaiti women were granted the right to vote, marking a pivotal moment in the country's democratic evolution.
• Tony Blair Proposes National Identity Cards British Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled controversial proposals for national identity cards and counter-terrorism measures, sparking significant debate about privacy, security, and civil liberties.
• Guantanamo Bay Qur'an Desecration Controversy The Bush Administration demanded Newsweek explain their controversial story about alleged Qur'an desecration at Guantanamo Bay, which reportedly sparked riots resulting in 17 deaths, highlighting tensions surrounding religious sensitivity and media responsibility.
• George Galloway Confronts U.S. Senate British MP George Galloway appeared before the United States Senate, vehemently defending himself against accusations of profiting from Saddam Hussein's regime. His passionate and confrontational testimony became a notable moment in the Iraq War discourse.
• CIA-Linked Anti-Castro Militant Detained U.S. authorities detained Luis Posada Carriles, a CIA-linked anti-Castro militant who was considered a terrorist by Cuba, underscoring the complex geopolitical tensions between the United States and Cuba.
• Land Reform Protests in Brazil Turn Violent A 17-day march by the Landless Workers Movement in Brasilia culminated in violent clashes with police, with over 50 people injured. The protest highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding land distribution and social inequality in Brazil.
• System of a Down Releases Mezmerize Alternative metal band System of a Down released Mezmerize, the first installment of their ambitious double-album project, further solidifying their unique position in the rock music landscape.

Events in 2005

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

Newspapers from May. 17, 2005

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

Stock market quotes on May 17, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $53.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.14
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $73.93

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2644 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2244 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.41 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6869 GBP

May 17, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2005 can also be written as 5/17/2005 in the US and as 17/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 17, 2005:

• Frank Gorshin

  Frank Gorshin was a renowned American actor famous for his comedic impressions and his iconic role as The Riddler in the 1960s Batman TV...

• Keiiti Aki
• Gianni Zullo

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. Ciara - Oh
3. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
4. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
5. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
3. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
4. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
5. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2005

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Someone born on May 17, 2005 is:

19 years 11 months old,

or 239 months and 23 days old,

or 1042 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7298 days old,

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

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

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

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