Sunday April 17, 2005: on this day

April 17, 2005 was the 107th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 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 17, 2005, who was born and died on April 17, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 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 17th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2005?


April 17, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2005 can also be written as 4/17/2005 in the US and as 17/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

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April 17, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2005:

  • More than a hundred thousand indonesians have participated in anti-israeli protests. prosperous justice party organized the protest to demonstrate muslim unity in regard to al aqsa mosque. (herald sun), (guardian),
  • The united kingdom's privacy groups and opposition liberal democrats condemn fingerprint passports as 'id cards by stealth'.
  • Marla ruzicka (a us activist and aid worker) is killed in an explosion in iraq.
  • A coach crashes into a ravine in switzerland near the great st. bernard pass, killing 12 and injuring 15.
  • The volcano mount karthala erupts in the comoros islands, forcing many villagers to flee.
  • Seven people are killed in clashes among supporters of rival political parties prior to the togolese presidential elections.
  • Turkish cypriots elected mehmet ali alat their new president. talat supports unification of cyprus as well as membership in the european union.
  • 100 party of the democratic revolution supporters protest outside the ranch of vicente fox, the mexican president. they are protesting against the trial of andres manual lopez obrador (popular mayor of mexico city).
  • The basque national party of juan jose ibarretxe is elected to regional elections in the basque autonomous area of spain, but they vote for ehak, which denies them majority. ehak could have received votes from supporters of the banned herri batasuna political party. these results could threaten ibarratxe’s autonomy plans.
  • Jorg haider has launched his new party, alliance for austria’s future.
  • According to martti ahtisaari, mediator, negotiations in helsinki between indonesia's government and the free aceh movement ended "constructively". the talks are expected to continue in may.
  • Guinness records officials observed that the university at albany in albany new york, set the record for the largest pillow fight in the world with 3,648 participants.

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April 17, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Lazio : 1 - 2
  • Brescia - Atalanta : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Parma : 2 - 0
  • Inter - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Juventus - Lecce : 5 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Oostende : 2 - 0
  • Louvieroise - Anderlecht : 1 - 1
  • Standard - Bergen : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Bochum : 1 - 2
  • Wolfsburg - Nurnberg : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - FC Koln : 1 - 0
  • Ein Trier - Burghausen : 0 - 2
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 5
  • Munich 1860 - Saarbrucken : 1 - 1
  • Unterhaching - Karlsruhe : 2 - 0
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April 17, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:41 pm and setting at 03:48 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 17, 2005?


Famous people born on April 17, 2005:

  • Niels Laros
  • Antonio Nusa

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 11 days old,

or 988 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6920 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 17, 2005?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2005.

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April 17, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2005:

  • István Ilku
  • Hans Gruijters
  • Antonio Royo Marín

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2005:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2005:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

April 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

April 17, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 17, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close

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Jonathan Safran Foer was a pioneering writer of his generation, best known for his debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated.

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

Plan B by Anne Lamott

Plan B

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Anne Lamott's book on Faith, Traveling Mercies was a huge success. Plan B: Additional Thoughts on Faith, with its trademark wisdom, humor and honesty, is an antidote for anxiety.

The Serpent On The Crown by Elizabeth Peters

The Serpent On The Crown

By:

Elizabeth Peters, the acclaimed New York Times bestseller in suspense, has once again brought an exotic world full of intrigue, danger, and adventure to vivid life in a story as thrilling, mysterious, and surprising.

Impossible by Danielle Steel

Impossible

By:

It's a recipe for disaster when a powerful gallery owner meets a wild and eccentric artist. Danielle Steel's 63rd bestseller proves that two are better than one.

April 17, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cloud

Cloud

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle video game

Publisher: USC Interactive Media Division

Battle Gear 4

Battle Gear 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Taito

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Darkwatch: Curse of the West

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NA Capcom; EU Ubisoft

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: First Person Shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Banpresto

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2005?

On April 17, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2005?

On April 17, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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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