What happened on Sunday December 18, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 18, 2005:

• Democratic Republic of Congo Holds Historic Election The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) holds its first democratic national poll in over 40 years, marking a crucial moment in the country's political development and potential path to stability.
• Evo Morales Wins Bolivian Presidential Election Evo Morales wins the Bolivian Presidential Elections, marking a significant political shift in South American politics and representing a victory for indigenous political representation.
• WTO Ministerial Conference Concludes The World Trade Organization's 6th ministerial conference in Hong Kong concludes with a limited trade deal being ratified, highlighting ongoing global economic negotiations and trade policy developments.
• Ariel Sharon Hospitalized Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is hospitalized after suffering a minor stroke, creating significant political uncertainty in Israel and raising concerns about his health and leadership.
• Chennai Stampede Tragedy A devastating stampede in Chennai, India, results in 42 fatalities, highlighting critical issues of crowd management and public safety.
• Mammoth DNA Breakthrough Scientists successfully decode extinct mammoth mitochondrial DNA, a significant advancement in paleogenetics that could provide insights into prehistoric life and potential de-extinction technologies.
• Time's Persons of the Year Time magazine names Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Bono as Persons of the Year, recognizing their philanthropic efforts and global impact.
• Alan Voorhees: Urban Planning Pioneer Dies Alan Voorhees, a prominent American engineer and urban planner known for his significant contributions to urban design and transportation planning, passed away. Born in 1922, Voorhees was a key figure in shaping modern urban landscapes.
• São Paulo Wins FIFA Club World Championship São Paulo wins the FIFA Club World Championship in Yokohama, Japan, defeating Liverpool F.C. 1-0, showcasing Brazilian football's global competitiveness.
• Pete Rose Bat Auction GoldenPalace.com acquires Pete Rose's historic home run bat for $103,631.91 during Lelands Winter 2005 Auction, with plans to investigate potential bat corking, adding intrigue to baseball memorabilia collecting.
• Air Nauru Jet Seized Creditors in Melbourne take control of Air Nauru's sole passenger jet, effectively isolating the islands of Nauru and Kiribati from international air transport, highlighting economic challenges in small Pacific nations.

Events in 2005

December 18, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 2005

December 18, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Ascoli : 2 - 1
• Chievo - Udinese : 2 - 0
• Empoli - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
• Milan - Messina : 4 - 0
• Palermo - Livorno : 0 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lierse - Standard : 0 - 2
• Louvieroise - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
• Waregem - Gent : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
• Werder Bremen - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Burghausen : 2 - 0
• Braunschweig - Saarbrucken : 1 - 2
• Offenbach - Ahlen : 0 - 3

December 18, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2005 can also be written as 12/18/2005 in the US and as 18/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

December 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. D4L - Laffy Taffy
3. Kanye West - Gold Digger
4. Nickelback - Photograph
5. Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

December 18, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Madonna - Hung Up
2. The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
3. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Nizlopi - JCB Song

December 18, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2005 was I Think They Like Me by Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
4. Keyshia Cole - I Should Have Cheated
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 10:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 2005

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Someone born on December 18, 2005 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 25 days old,

or 1012 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7086 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 2005?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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