Tuesday April 12, 2005: on this day

April 12, 2005 was the 102nd day of the year 2005, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 2005, who was born and died on April 12, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candy Shop by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Loveless) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 2005?


April 12, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 2005 can also be written as 4/12/2005 in the US and as 12/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

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April 12, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 2005:

  • Hawara checkpoint, near nablus, caught a 15-year-old palestinian boy hiding five pipe bombs underneath his jacket. the soldiers arrested him after he tried to light them with a match. later, soldiers took photographs with the boy. his brother claims that he did this to prepare for the high school matriculation exams.
  • After the resignation of former prime minister juhan parties on 24 march, andrus ansip was confirmed by the riigikogu (estonian parliament) as the country's next prime minister.
  • Four teenage girls were held captive for four hours in a house in ennepetal in germany's north rhine-westphalia. they were released after being held captive for four hours.
  • As part of their protest against israeli plans to demolish jewish settlements in the gaza strip, israeli citizens chained shut down 167 tel aviv schools and nurseries. the fire service quickly removed the chains.
  • 21 people died in the factory collapse in dacca, bangladesh. hundreds more are still trapped.
  • Luis posada carriles, an anti-castro militant, applies for asylum in america. fidel castro charges the us with hypocrisy in protecting a terrorist.
  • Marenostrum is europe's strongest supercomputer and the fourth-most powerful in the world. it was booted up at the barcelona supercomputing center in spain.
  • A group of hungarians who claim to be descendants from attila, the hun are entitled to minority status.
  • A united states court has indicted three british men in connection to an alleged plot against financial institutions in america in 2004. this included landmarks such as the new york stock exchange, prudential building, new jersey, and the world bank, international monetary fund, washington, d.c. one of the u.s. members is a senior al-qaeda leader, according to the u.s.
  • Canada's same-sex marriage: a vote on a damaging amendment that would have defined marriage as an union between a man or a woman was held by the conservative party of canada.
  • Human rights watch reports that young west african veterans who served in wars have been recruited to fight in conflict elsewhere because they had no support.
  • Iran's parliament allows abortion when the mother's life or that of her fetus are in danger. the guardian council must approve the bill.
  • Mordechai vanunu, an israeli prisoner, is facing 21 charges of violating his parole terms.
  • Saudi arabia's grand mufti sheikh abdul aziz al sheikh rules that forcing women to marry against their will is against islam.
  • The indonesian army promises to end its business operations within two years.
  • Anheuser-busch is the biggest u.s. beer maker and no. anheuser-busch, the largest u.s. beer brewer and no. 1 rice buyer in america, said that it would not buy rice from missouri if it was genetically modified. ventria bioscience plans to plant 200 acres (880,000 m2) of genetically modified rice in missouri. this decision was made by the ventria bioscience plan.

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April 12, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 12, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $42.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.92
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.67
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.90

Exchange Rates on April 12, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 107.7 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2377 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1992 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.08 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6823 GBP

April 12, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Nott'm Forest - Sheffield United : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Tranmere : 1 - 0
  • Stockport - Blackpool : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Inverness C - Motherwell : 1 - 0
  • Rangers - Dundee United : 0 - 1
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April 12, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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19%

The moon phase on April 12, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 12:06 am.

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

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Who was born on April 12, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years and 12 days old,

or 228 months and 12 days old,

or 993 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6952 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 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 April 12, 2005?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 12, 2005.

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April 12, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 2005:

  • Hildy Stern

    Hildy Stern was a celebrated American playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice.

  • Taimi Räisänen

    Taimi Räisänen was a Finnish essayist who wrote extensively on topics of feminism and social justice.

  • Georgi Pačedžiev

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

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April 12, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 2005:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 2005:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 2005:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Hate It Or Love It
  3. - Since U Been Gone
  4. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
  5. - Lonely

April 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - Switch
  4. - Candy Shop
  5. - All About You / You've Got A Friend

April 12, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 12, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hate It Or Love It
  2. - Candy Shop
  3. - Truth Is
  4. - Ordinary People
  5. - 1 Thing

April 12, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 12, 2005 was Aire by Intocable, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 12, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Aire
  2. - La Camisa Negra
  3. - Hoy Como Ayer
  4. - La Sorpresa
  5. - Obsesion (No Es Amor)

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April 12, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 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

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Garth Jennings

Starring: Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel

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

A Lot Like Love

A Lot Like Love

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amanda Peet, Taryn Manning, Aimee Garcia

Country: United States of America

April 12, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

The Lance Krall Show

The Lance Krall Show

Release year: 2005

Written by:

Starring: Lance Krall, Sarah Baker, Phil Cater, Annie Humphrey

Country: United States of America

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

April 12, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

With No One As Witness by Elizabeth George

With No One As Witness

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"[A] juicy serial killer whodunit."--USA Today"Delicately textured...achingly compassionate....It's one of George's best, and that's saying something."--Seattle Times The 13th novel in Elizabeth George's acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Inspector Linley crime

Nighttime Is My Time by Mary Higgins Clark

Nighttime Is My Time

By:

Mary Higgins Clark is the "Queen of Suspense", a captivating tale of suspense and secrets. Jean Sheridan, a historian, returns to Cornwall-on-Hudson in New York, excited about her 20-year reunion at Stonecroft Academy.

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover

Star Wars Revenge of the Sith

By:

Limited Edition SIGNED (1 of 1000) Hardcover in Slipcase

Hard Truth by Nevada Barr

Hard Truth

By:

Anna Pigeon, who married Sheriff Paul Davidson just days earlier, moves to Colorado to take up her new position as Rocky Mountain National Park district ranger.

The Broker by John Grisham

The Broker

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

April 12, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Square Enix

College Hoops 2K6

College Hoops 2K6

Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: 2K Sports

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: action-adventure

Publisher: Atari

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: First Person Shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: RedOctane (2005–2009) Activision (2006–)

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Who was the US President on April 12, 2005?

On April 12, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 2005?

On April 12, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 2005?

April 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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