Friday December 23, 2005: on this day

December 23, 2005 was the 357th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 23, 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 December 23, 2005, who was born and died on December 23, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Run It! by Chris Brown), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Deal Or No Deal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 2005?


December 23, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2005 can also be written as 12/23/2005 in the US and as 23/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

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December 23, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2005:

  • Donald rumsfeld, u.s. secretary of defense, announces the first of a series of troop drawdowns after the elections in iraq.
  • After taking off from baku, the capital of azerbaijan, a passenger jet belonging to azeri was damaged and crashed.
  • According to different sources, idriss deby, the president of chad, has stated that his country is either in war or belligerence with sudan after a recent rebel attack in sudan in which about 100 people were killed.
  • A senior ioc official suggested that london may have received the 2012 summer olympics because of a vote error.
  • Astronomers discovered new moons, rings and other features around uranus with the hubble space telescope.
  • Lech kaczynski was elected president of the republic of poland.
  • U.s news and world report reported that since september 11, the united states government had been looking for radiation in mosques across the country.
  • After 5 years, the itv news channel is closing
  • An antonov an-140, azerbaijan airlines flight 217 from baku, azerbaijan, to aktau, kazakhstan, heading across the caspian sea, crashes, killing 23 people.

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

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $74.17
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.52
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.56
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.00

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 116.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1658 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3129 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0758 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.94 JPY

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

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Yeovil - Bournemouth : 1 - 1
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December 23, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on December 23, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 23, 2005?


Famous people born on December 23, 2005:

  • Paul Wanner

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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December 23, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 6 days old,

or 953 weeks

or 6671 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 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 December 23, 2005?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

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

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

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December 23, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2005:

  • Masayoshi Ohira

    Renowned Japanese soccer player who played as a midfielder.

  • Emmett Leith

    Emmett Leith was an electrical engineer who co-invented holography, revolutionizing imaging technology.

  • Lajos Baróti

    Hungarian footballer and manager (d. 2005).

  • Yao Wenyuan

    Chinese writer and politician, member of the gang of four (b. 1931).

  • Norman D Vaughan

    American polar explorer, musher (born in 1905).

  • Xenia Pörtner
  • Kay Stammers
  • Carlo Vittorio Testi
  • P. V. Narasimha Rao

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 2005:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Run It! youtube
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  4. - Grillz
  5. - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hung Up
  2. - StickWitU
  3. - You Raise Me Up
  4. - My Humps
  5. - JCB Song

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - I Think They Like Me
  3. - One Wish
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - Run It! youtube

December 23, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2005 was Amor Eterno by Cristian Castro, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor Eterno
  2. - Rompe
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Rakata

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December 23, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 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

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

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

The New World

The New World

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

December 23, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Million Little Pieces by James Fre

A Million Little Pieces

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Memoir: Frey spent six weeks in rehab at the age of 23; Oprah's Book Club was announced Sept. 2005; all new editions will include an author's note stating that Frey "EURoembellished many details?"EUR?.

Light from Heaven by Jan Karon

Light from Heaven

By:

The beloved Mitford series' ninth novel, written by Tim Kavanagh (bestselling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good Father Tim Kavanagh), has been "come up higher." This is not the first time that Kavanagh was asked to do so.

Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter

Our Endangered Values

By:

President Jimmy Carter passionately defends the separation of church-state. He warns against fundamentalists who are intentionally blurring the boundaries between religion and politics.

Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou

Amazing Peace

By:

Maya Angelou's beautiful and deeply moving poem encourages us to embrace Christmas' peace and promise, so that love and hope can once more lighten our holidays.

The Truth (With Jokes) by Al Franken

The Truth (With Jokes)

By:

Al Franken's bestseller, Lies (And The Lying Liars who Tell Them),: A Fair and Balanced View at the Right was praised for its "bitterly funny assault".

December 23, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Mario Strikers

Super Mario Strikers

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Ace Combat Advance

Ace Combat Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Namco

DECO Online

DECO Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows Minimum Pentium III 733MHz CPU 256MB RAM 2.0GB Hard Disk Space 64MB Graphics Card Windows 2000 (or greater) DirectX 9.0c Recommended Pentium 4 1.8GHz CPU 512MB RAM 2.5GB Hard Disk Sp

Genre: Fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game

Publisher: P2P Pte. Ltd. Gameleon Uzoo PlayOn Interactive

Dancing Stage Max

Dancing Stage Max

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Music, exercise

Publisher: Konami

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: First Person Shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on December 23, 2005?

On December 23, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2005?

On December 23, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 2005?

On December 23, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 December 2005?

December 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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