What happened on Wednesday April 20, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 20, 2005:

• Moussaoui 9/11 Trial Development Zacarias Moussaoui indicated his intention to plead guilty in connection with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, potentially leading to a death penalty sentence.
• Pope Benedict XVI Election RTE News reported that Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI, receiving more than the required 77 votes.
• Violence in Iraq Escalating violence in Iraq was reported, with over 50 bodies discovered in the River Tigris, some mutilated, and at least 19 men shot dead in Haditha, allegedly Iraqi soldiers killed by insurgents.
• Connecticut Legalizes Same-Sex Civil Marriages Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell signed a groundbreaking bill legalizing same-sex civil marriages, making Connecticut the second U.S. state to do so.
• Political Transition in Ecuador Following street protests, Ecuador's President Lucio Gutierrez was removed from office, and Vice President Alfredo Palacio was sworn in as interim President. During protests, one man died from a heart attack.
• Berlusconi's Government Restructuring Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi resigned to form a new government, with the intention of continuing to lead the country.
• Singapore Approves Casino Development The Singapore government approved the construction of two casinos as part of integrated resorts, ending over a year of moral debates in the conservative city.
• Earthquake in Fukuoka, Japan A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Fukuoka and Kasuga in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, causing injuries to 56 people.
• Mine Explosion in Zambia A tragic explosion at a mine explosives factory near the Chambishi copper mine in Zambia resulted in 46 fatalities.
• Death of Fumio Niwa World-renowned Japanese novelist Fumio Niwa passed away in Tokyo, marking the loss of a significant literary figure in Japanese literature.

Events in 2005

April 20, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 2005

April 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $37.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.48

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2005:

• 1 USD = 106.89 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2414 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.177 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.85 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6814 GBP

April 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Lazio : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Messina : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Inter : 0 - 1
• Lecce - Bologna : 1 - 1
• Milan - Chievo : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Charlton : 0 - 0
• Blackburn - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0
• Chelsea - Arsenal : 0 - 0
• Everton - Man United : 1 - 0
• Man City - Birmingham : 3 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Albinoleffe - Arezzo : 1 - 0
• Bari - Triestina : 2 - 0
• Cesena - Salernitana : 1 - 1
• Crotone - Ascoli : 1 - 0
• Genoa - Catania : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar : 3 - 2

April 20, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2005 can also be written as 4/20/2005 in the US and as 20/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)

April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Will Smith - Switch
4. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
5. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
2. Amerie - 1 Thing
3. Fantasia - Truth Is
4. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
5. John Legend - Ordinary People

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 2005

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Someone born on April 20, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 14 days old,

or 1054 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7380 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2005?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 2005.

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