What happened on Wednesday March 23, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 23, 2005:

• BP Texas City Refinery Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurs at BP's Texas City oil refinery, resulting in 15 fatalities and over 170 injuries. This industrial disaster highlights significant safety concerns in the petrochemical industry.
• Terri Schiavo Feeding Tube Case The United States 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, refuses to reinstate Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, marking a significant legal moment in the right-to-die debate.
• Kyrgyzstan Political Unrest Protests in Bishkek are forcibly stopped by riot police. President Askar Akayev responds by firing his interior minister and prosecutor general. The United States appeals for calm and negotiation.
• Iraq Conflict: Military Operation in Tikrit Iraqi Army officials report a joint operation with U.S. troops, claiming to have neutralized up to 80 insurgents during a raid on a camp in Tikrit.
• Gaddafi Refuses Pardon for Bulgarian Nurses Libyan President Muammar Al-Gaddafi declares he will not pardon five Bulgarian nurses facing death sentences for allegedly infecting children with HIV.
• Israel's Purim Holiday Security Measure Israel implements a strict security measure by prohibiting Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and West Bank from entering Israel during the Purim holiday.
• Prince Rainier III's Health Crisis Prince Rainier III of Monaco is reported to be in critical condition, experiencing renal and heart failure, and is currently on a ventilator.
• Cambodian Prison Break A significant prison break occurs in Kampong Cham, resulting in 16 prisoners being killed and 30 others escaping.
• Beirut Shopping Center Explosion A deadly explosion in a Christian neighborhood of North Beirut kills two people, believed to be foreign workers.

Events in 2005

March 23, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 2005

March 23, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 23, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $42.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.97

Exchange Rates on March 23, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.94 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2155 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1959 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.48 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6945 GBP

March 23, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Morton : 2 - 2

March 23, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 2005 can also be written as 3/23/2005 in the US and as 23/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

March 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno
4. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

March 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Nelly featuring Tim McGraw - Over And Over
2. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
5. Stereophonics - Dakota

March 23, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
2. Fantasia - Truth Is
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
5. John Legend - Ordinary People

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 23, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 March 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:03 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 2005

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Someone born on March 23, 2005 is:

20 years 1 month old,

or 241 months and 18 days old,

or 1050 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7354 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 2005?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 23, 2005.

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