Sunday October 16, 2005: on this day

October 16, 2005 was the 289th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 16, 2005 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 16, 2005, who was born and died on October 16, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Gold Digger by Kanye West), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Trollz) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2005?


October 16, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2005 can also be written as 10/16/2005 in the US and as 16/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

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October 16, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2005:

  • Louis farrakhan, the leader of the nation of islam addresses the millions more event at washington dc and condemns george w. bush's federal government response to hurricane katrina.
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  • Israeli-palestinian conflict :: following an israeli raid on jenin, a leader of islamic jihad is shot dead in a shootout. (bbc). three israeli settlers are killed in a shooting attack at a west bank hitchhiking station. in a second shooting attack, another israeli was seriously injured.
  • After an israeli raid on the west bank village of jenin, a leader of islamic jihad was shot to death.
  • Three israeli settlers were killed at a hitchhiking station in west bank by the al-aqsa martyrs’ brigades. in a second shooting attack, another israeli was seriously injured.
  • The chinese manned spacecraft shenzhou 6's reentry module lands safely in inner mongolia. (people's daily).
  • Japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi visits yasukuni shrine, which honors japan’s war dead, including 14 war criminals from world war ii class a. since 2001, this is koizumi’s fifth visit yasukuni.
  • More than 4,000,000 people vote in italy to elect the candidate for the primary elections of the center left to represent the main opponent to silvio berlusconi, the current prime minister.

October 16, 2005: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 16, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
  • Cagliari - Milan : 0 - 2
  • Empoli - Roma : 1 - 0
  • Inter - Livorno : 5 - 0
  • Lazio - Fiorentina : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Standard : 0 - 1
  • St Truiden - Gent : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 1
  • FC Koln - Hannover : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Bochum : 0 - 0
  • Cottbus - Unterhaching : 2 - 0
  • Freiburg - Saarbrucken : 3 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Burghausen : 6 - 2
  • Offenbach - Siegen : 1 - 1
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October 16, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 16, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 October 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:49 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 2005.

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Who was born on October 16, 2005?


Famous people born on October 16, 2005:

  • Ruby Turner

    Ruby turner is a talented dancer known for her exceptional skills and performances.

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 3 days old,

or 961 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6729 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2005.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2005?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2005.

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October 16, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2005:

  • Barrington Moore Jr.

    American political sociologist and author of influential works on social change and development.

  • John Larch
  • Renzo Antoniazzi
  • Francesco Fortugno
  • José María Medina
  • Eugene Gordon Lee
  • Sabú
  • Ursula Howells
  • Vivian Malone Jones (63)

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 2005:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Photograph
  4. - Like You
  5. - My Humps

October 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Push The Button
  2. - Don't Cha
  3. - We Be Burnin'
  4. - Tripping

October 16, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Gold Digger
  2. - Soul Survivor
  3. - Like You
  4. - Shake It Off
  5. - Play

October 16, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Tortura
  2. - Solo Quedate En Silencio
  3. - Rakata
  4. - Ella Y Yo
  5. - Aun Sigues Siendo Mia

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October 16, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

Saved!

Saved!

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Country: United States of America

A Prairie Home Companion

A Prairie Home Companion

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly

Country: United States of America

Slither

Slither

Release year: 2005

Directed by: James Gunn

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson

Country: United States of America

Click

Click

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Frank Coraci

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 2005 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

Beautiful People

Beautiful People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Jasmin Dizdar

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

Release year: 2005

Starring: Stephen Colbert

Country: United States of America

Squidbillies

Squidbillies

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

Noah's Arc

Noah's Arc

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Son Of A Witch by Gregory Maguire

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Gregory Maguire's Son of a Witch continues the Wicked Years. This heroic saga tells the story of a young, determined and hapless man who may or not be the offspring of the fabled.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

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What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Anansi Boys

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Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, returns to the territory where he wrote American Gods, to probe the dark depths of the soul.

Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts

Blue Smoke

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts tells a story of gut-level terror, human triumph and the bonds that can carry us through our darkest hours. Reena Hale was born in the devastating--but beautiful--fire that destroyed her family's pizzeria …

Polar Shift by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos

Polar Shift

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Kurt Austin, NUMA's operative, takes on an insane man as an evironmentalist.

October 16, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle of Britain II: Wings of Victory

Battle of Britain II: Wings of Victory

Platform: Microsoft Windows PC

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: TRI Synergy, GMX Media

Bomberman Land 3

Bomberman Land 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Anubis II

Anubis II

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: EU Metro 3D; NA Conspiracy Entertainment

Down in Flames

Down in Flames

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Battlefront.com

Lego Star Wars

Lego Star Wars

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Mobile phone, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, GameCube, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, platform

Publisher: LucasArts, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Feral Interactive

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Who was the US President on October 16, 2005?

On October 16, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 2005?

On October 16, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2005?

On October 16, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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What happened in 2005?

2005 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Police kill Jean Charles de Menezes as they begin to hunt for London Bombers who were responsible for the 7/7/2005 London bombings and 21/7/2005 London bombings.
  • Yasser Aramfat is replaced as the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization by elections. Rawhi Fattouh succeeds him.
  • Donald Kagin and Steven Contursi purchased the rare (US) 1787 Brasher Gold Doubloon for US$2,990,000. This is the third highest auction price for a rare coin.

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What was the calendar for October 2005?

October 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2005 calendar looked like.

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