What happened on Sunday April 03, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 03, 2005:

• World Leaders Mourn Pope John Paul II Following the death of Pope John Paul II, numerous world leaders including John Howard of Australia, Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, and George W. Bush of the United States expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the pontiff.
• Insurgent Attack on Abu Ghraib Prison In a coordinated assault, approximately 40 Iraqi insurgents attacked Baghdad's Abu Ghraib Prison using car bombs, grenades, and small arms. The attack resulted in at least 20 American soldiers and 12 Iraqi prisoners being wounded, though the US Army claimed to have ultimately contained the violence.
• Pope John Paul II Lies in State Pope John Paul II was placed in state within the Apostolic Palace's Clementine Room, where a special ceremonial process was conducted to officially confirm and certify the pontiff's death.
• Kyrgyzstan's President Akayev Agrees to Resign Askar Akayev, who was deposed in a recent political upheaval, officially agreed to resign from his position as president of Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition.
• First MLB Player Suspended Under New Steroid Policy Alex Sanchez of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays became the first Major League Baseball player to be publicly suspended under the league's new performance-enhancing drug testing policy, receiving a ten-day suspension after testing positive for banned substances.
• Marburg Virus Outbreak in Angola The Marburg virus outbreak in Angola continued to escalate, with the death toll rising to 146, including an Italian female doctor in the Uige region, highlighting the severe public health crisis.
• Bomb Attacks in Thailand Two bomb explosions occurred in Thailand, specifically in Songkhla and Hat Yai, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries, indicating ongoing regional instability.
• Church Attack in Stuttgart, Germany A violent incident occurred at a Tamil church congregation in Stuttgart, Germany, where a man wielding a sword attacked the group, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to three others.
• WWE Wrestlemania 21 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) hosted Wrestlemania 21 in Hollywood, California, a major annual professional wrestling event attracting significant entertainment and sports attention.
• Death of Tony Croatto, Italian-Born Singer Tony Croatto, an Italian-born singer who had a significant musical career, passed away at the age of 65. Known for his contributions to music, Croatto was a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
• US Billboard Number 1 Song The top song in the United States on April 3, 2005, was 'Candy Shop' by rapper 50 Cent, reflecting the popular music trends of the time.
• UK Billboard Number 1 Song The number 1 song in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2005, was '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo' by Tony Christie, featuring Peter Kay, showcasing the musical landscape of the period.

Events in 2005

April 03, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 03, 2005

April 03, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• FC Brussels - St Truiden : 0 - 1
• Genk - Anderlecht : 2 - 4
• Mouscron - Westerlo : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Hertha : 2 - 1
• M'gladbach - Bochum : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Karlsruhe : 1 - 0
• Munich 1860 - FC Koln : 0 - 0
• Oberhausen - Saarbrucken : 3 - 0
• Unterhaching - Burghausen : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
• Ath Madrid - Mallorca : 4 - 0
• Barcelona - Betis : 3 - 3
• Levante - La Coruna : 0 - 1
• Malaga - Getafe : 1 - 1

April 03, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 93rd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 03, 2005 can also be written as 4/3/2005 in the US and as 3/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 03, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 03, 2005:

• François Gérin

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1944).

• Abdelkader Firoud

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on April 3rd

April 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 03, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

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

April 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 03, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

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 03, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 03, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 3rd is Aries.

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April 03, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 03, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 03, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 03, 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 03, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 02:36 pm.

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 03, 2005

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Someone born on April 03, 2005 is:

20 years 1 month old,

or 241 months and 10 days old,

or 1049 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7345 days old,

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