Wednesday April 20, 2005: on this day

April 20, 2005 was the 110th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 20, 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 20, 2005, who was born and died on April 20, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 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 20th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 2005?


April 20, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2005 can also be written as 4/20/2005 in the US and as 20/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

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April 20, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 2005:

  • Jodi rell, connecticut governor, signs a bill that legalizes same-sex civil marriages. connecticut is now the 2nd state in the united states to allow same-sex civil marriages.
  • Rte news reports that pope benedict xvi won more votes than the 77 required to win his election as pope.
  • Zacarias moussaoui intends to plead guilty in connection to the september 11, 2001 attacks. this could lead to him receiving the death penalty.
  • Conflict in iraq: more than 50 human bodies have been taken from the river tigris over the past few weeks. some had their throats cut while others were decapitated. (bbc). at least 19 men were shot to death in haditha, north of baghdad. according to the interim government, they are bodies of iraqi soldiers who were killed by insurgents.
  • In the past few weeks, more than 50 human bodies have been taken from the river tigris. some had their throats cut while others were decapitated.
  • At least 19 people are killed in haditha, north of baghdad. according to the interim government, they are bodies of iraqi soldiers who were killed by insurgents.
  • Silvio berlusconi is the prime minister of italy and he has resigned to form a new government. he will likely continue to be the prime minister of this new government.
  • The approval by the government of singapore for two casinos to be built as part of the integrated resorts in singapore's downtown and sentosa islands ignites intense speculation about the likely winners among 19 submissions. it also caps off over a year of moral arguments in the conservative city.
  • Uriel yitzhaki, an israeli national, is being held on charges of selling passports to bribes.
  • Japan's northern kyushu is rocked by a 5.8 richter earthquake.
  • World-renowned japanese novelist fumio niwa dies in tokyo.
  • After congress removed president lucio gutierrez's office following a week-long escalating street protests, vice president alfredo palacio was sworn in to be ecuador's interim president. protesters demanding the resignation of president gutierrez are being attacked by riot police. during the demonstration, one man died from a heart attack.
  • The united nations commission on human rights requires that the government of nepal restore democracy and civil liberties.
  • Andres manuel lopez obrador is being held by two members of the mexican national action party, who post bail to ensure he doesn't run for president from prison. he is unable to return to his position as mayor of mexico city.
  • Maurice strong, canadian united nations representative, resigns due to allegations that he was involved in tongsun park's oil for food scandal and tongsun park.
  • Representatives of the european union cancelled a meeting with a pakistan delegation due to the inclusion of maulana sami ul-haq, a hardliner who is allegedly linked to the taliban.
  • Spanish officials claim that they are "concerned about the apparent disappearance of severomoto, leader of an opposition movement in equatorial guinea and who had lived in spain as an exile, but that they are not surprised by it. his wife reported him missing.
  • 46 people were killed in an explosion at a mine explosives factory close to the chambishi copper mine, zambia.

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April 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $37.66
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.66
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.48

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 106.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2414 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.177 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.85 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6814 GBP

April 20, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Lazio : 1 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Messina : 1 - 1
  • Juventus - Inter : 0 - 1
  • Lecce - Bologna : 1 - 1
  • Milan - Chievo : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aston Villa - Charlton : 0 - 0
  • Blackburn - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0
  • Chelsea - Arsenal : 0 - 0
  • Everton - Man United : 1 - 0
  • Man City - Birmingham : 3 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Albinoleffe - Arezzo : 1 - 0
  • Bari - Triestina : 2 - 0
  • Cesena - Salernitana : 1 - 1
  • Crotone - Ascoli : 1 - 0
  • Genoa - Catania : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar : 3 - 2
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April 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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89%

The moon phase on April 20, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:56 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 20, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 9 days old,

or 988 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6918 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 20, 2005?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 2005.

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April 20, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 2005:

  • Hermenia Müller

    Hermenia Müller was a renowned German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Jivan Kothari

    Jivan Kothari was a respected Gujarati essayist and literary critic who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse in the...

  • Fumio Niwa

    Japanese journalist and author (b. 1904).

  • Feroze Khan
  • Dragoslav Marković

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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April 20, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 2005:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 2005:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 2005:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 2005 was (Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. 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 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2005 was Hate It Or Love It by The Game Featuring 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

April 20, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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April 20, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 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

Fierce People

Fierce People

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Griffin Dunne

Starring: Diane Lane, Donald Sutherland, Anton Yelchin, Chris Evans

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

April 20, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

April 20, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

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The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

My Life So Far by Jane Fonda

My Life So Far

By:

"In writing this book, I realized there were clear, broad and even universal themes running through my life. This was a cohesive arc to my story that I wish I could have.

Memory And Identity by John Paul II

Memory And Identity

By:

The pontiff spoke out for the first time about the moments following his 1981 gravely injured accident. He said he felt fearful and in pain, but a strange sense of confidence.

Ya-Yas In Bloom by Rebecca Wells

Ya-Yas In Bloom

By:

Rebecca Wells's third book in her Ya-Ya trilogy is a delight. It includes Little Altars Everywhere, and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Brotherhood.

April 20, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure, Beat 'em up

Publisher: Atari

Pac-Man World 3

Pac-Man World 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox Nintendo DS PSP Windows

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Namco, Electronic Arts (EU)

Colosseum: Road to Freedom

Colosseum: Road to Freedom

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Third-person action Fighting RPG

Publisher: Koei

Dead to Rights II

Dead to Rights II

Platform: Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco Electronic Arts (EU; PC)

Delta Force Xtreme

Delta Force Xtreme

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NovaLogic

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Who was the US President on April 20, 2005?

On April 20, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 2005?

On April 20, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 2005?

On April 20, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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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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