Friday February 18, 2005: on this day

February 18, 2005 was the 49th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 18, 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 February 18, 2005, who was born and died on February 18, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Me Love You by Mario), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Vier Frauen Und Ein Todesfall) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 2005?


February 18, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 2005 can also be written as 2/18/2005 in the US and as 18/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 2005:

  • It was discovered that the tsunami caused by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake had uncovered an ancient city close to mahabalipuram, india's coastal town.
  • On the day of ashura, the shi'a holy festival, at least 27 people were killed and 60 others were injured in a series of explosions that struck shi'a mosques, baghdad, iraq.
  • Two indonesian journalists were kidnapped by an iraqi rebel group called the army of warriors. three days ago, the journalists were last seen in central iraq near ramadi.
  • Police in northern ireland have recovered an undisclosed amount of money from a belfast sports and social club. although it may be a diversion of funds, the matter is still being investigated.
  • After he tried to burn sterling banknotes, a gardai officer in passage west, county cork, ireland arrested him.
  • Gardai release two men being questioned in dublin and one sinn fein member in cork. four people were also taken into custody in farran, cork, by a suspected member of the real ira.
  • Sinn fein leader gerry adams denies that his party was involved in money laundering in the country. michael mcdowell, minister for justice in ireland, describes the ira to be a colossal crime operation that launders huge amounts of money.
  • Following the discovery that a batch used in the production of worcestershire sauce was contaminated by sudan i, the uk food standards agency ordered the recall of more than 350 food products. this problem was first discovered in italy with food products. (bbc) (fsa - list of withdrawn product).
  • On nepal's national democratic day, telephone connections to nepal are cut again. authorities continue to arrest opposition leaders who planned protests against king gyanendra's new government.
  • The hunting act 2004 in the united kingdom bans hunting with dogs. its opponents plan to challenge the law, and hunt.
  • Iraq war: after the revelation of the abu ghraib scandal, the american civil liberties union released documents from the united states army claiming that photographs showing abuses by the army in iraq were destroyed. (ap).
  • Sir mark thatcher, south africa's former prime minister, returns to cape town to face charges regarding his participation in the coup attempt in equatorial guia.
  • Martin nowak, a german participant in the gimps distributed computing program, discovers the 42nd mersenne prime. this prime number, which is almost eight million digits in length, is the largest mersenne prime known at the time it was discovered.

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February 18, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 18, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $87.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.64
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.75

Exchange Rates on February 18, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 105.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.231 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1828 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.02 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6895 GBP

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Essen : 0 - 0
  • Ein Trier - Ahlen : 2 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Dresden : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Guingamp : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Creteil : 2 - 2
  • Dijon - Amiens : 2 - 1
  • Grenoble - Gueugnon : 2 - 1
  • Laval - Le Havre : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Monaco - Lyon : 1 - 1
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February 18, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 18, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 18, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:11 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

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

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Who was born on February 18, 2005?


Famous people born on February 18, 2005:

  • Eden Wood

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  • Audrey Lamothe

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 11 days old,

or 997 weeks

or 6979 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 2005?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 18, 2005.

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February 18, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 2005:

  • Gwendolyn Knight

    Gwendolyn Knight was an African American painter known for her portraits and figurative works.

  • Lia Levi

    Italian author known for her works on the Holocaust.

  • Bonar Bain
  • Attilio Giovannini
  • Gianfranco Moneta
  • Isabella Quarantotti
  • Sebastiano Vaschetto
  • Fulvio Vernizzi
  • Mario Rendo
  • Harald Szeemann

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Dantonio Michelangelo

    Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Rodert Oppenheimer

    Rodert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

  • Floyed Brown

    Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 2005:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - 1, 2 Step
  3. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  4. - How We Do
  5. - Disco Inferno

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like Toy Soldiers
  2. - Only U
  3. - Get Right
  4. - Goodies
  5. - Almost Here

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - Lovers And Friends
  3. - How We Do
  4. - Soldier
  5. - Disco Inferno

February 18, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 18, 2005 was Volverte A Ver by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 18, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 18, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Volverte A Ver
  2. - Hoy Como Ayer
  3. - Te Buscaria
  4. - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
  5. - El Virus Del Amor

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February 18, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 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

February 18, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Fungus the Bogeyman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

February 18, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Collapse by Jared Diamond

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Jared Diamond's sequel to Guns, Gers and Steel, which won the Pulitzer-Prize, explores how climate change, population explosion and political discord have created the conditions for the publication.

Dear Senator by Essie Mae Washington-Williams and William Stadiem

Dear Senator

By:

Essie Mae Washington Williams breaks nearly eight decades of silence to tell a remarkable historical tale and a human drama.

Witness by Amber Frey

Witness

By:

1 Corinthians 10-13, niv "No temptation has taken you except that which is common to men." God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability to bear.

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

The Last Kingdom

By:

The fierce Danes invaded Britain in the middle of the ninth century looking for conquest and spoils. The ruthless invaders swept through every kingdom until they could only conquer one.

Conviction by Richard North Patterson

Conviction

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The police quickly arrested Rennell and Payton Prices for Thuy Sen's grisly murder when her body was found in San Francisco Bay.

February 18, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 18, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt

Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt

Platform: GameCube Xbox[note 1] PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure Comedy

Publisher: Ignition Entertainment

10,000 Bullets

10,000 Bullets

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

CABAL Online

CABAL Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: EU ESTsoft Inc.; RU ESTsoft Inc.; NA ESTsoft Inc.; BR ESTsoft Inc.; SEA AsiaSoft; PH E-Games; CN U1

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo GameCube; PlayStation 2; Xbox; PlayStation Portable; N-Gage; mobile phone

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

Darwinia

Darwinia

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux Mac OS X Xbox 360

Genre: Real-time tactics, real-time strategy

Publisher: Introversion Software (Windows/Linux) Ambrosia Software (Mac OS X) Cinemaware Marquee/eGames (USA) Stomp (Australia)

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Who was the US President on February 18, 2005?

On February 18, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 2005?

On February 18, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 2005?

On February 18, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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 February 2005?

February 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 2005 calendar looked like.

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