Friday May 20, 2005: on this day

May 20, 2005 was the 140th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 20, 2005, who was born and died on May 20, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani), movies (e.g. Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard), TV series (e.g. Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 2005?


May 20, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2005 can also be written as 5/20/2005 in the US and as 20/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 2005:

  • Star wars episode iii revenge of the sith opens at a record box office with $50 million at 9,400 screens in 3,661 theaters around the world. this surpasses spider-man 2’s $40.4 million opening day record and shrek 2’s $44.8 million single-day record. (marketwatch). (ap via yahoo! news (link dead at 02:43 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • Three records are broken and daytime emmys are presented. general hospital wins best drama a record eighth-time, erika slezak from one life to live wins her sixth daytime emmy as best actress, while the ellen degeneres show takes home five daytime emmys including best talk show host and best talk show. (washington post). (link dead at 02:43 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • According to reports, five bodies were found and 200 men are safe at a high-altitude encampment in the andes. this happened after an instruction raid by the chilean army was hit by a severe storm. 47 of the recruits have disappeared and temperatures are dropping to -15oc (5of). (reuters) (link dead at 02:43 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • After nine deaths from ebola, the republic of the congo has placed etoumbi under quarantine
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli troops kill one palestinian militant. three to four hamas militants and al aqsa martyrs brigade militants fire mortar rounds and anti-tank rockets at israelis who live in the kfar darom settlement, gaza strip. (haaretz). (link dead at 02:43 on 15 january 2007 (utc).
  • 2005 pacific hurricane season: two people die as hurricane adrian makes landfall near san salvador, el salvador.
  • Togo talks to end a crisis caused by last month's disputed presidential elections have failed to reach an agreement. benin continues to receive refugees. (bbc), (reuters alertnet), (link dead at 02:43, 15 jan 2007 (utc).
  • Six years later, the united nations has finally sent its last peacekeepers out of east timor.
  • Elections in papua new guinea - bougainville, papua new guinea, holds the first elections for its autonomous government.
  • After undergoing breast cancer surgery, kylie minogue, an australian pop star, was released from hospital.

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

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $54.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $37.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.28

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 108.15 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2653 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2332 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.76 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6866 GBP

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Milan - Palermo : 3 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Lorient : 0 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Troyes : 3 - 1
  • Creteil - Laval : 3 - 1
  • Grenoble - Nancy : 1 - 1
  • Gueugnon - Niort : 2 - 1
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May 20, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:51 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Who was born on May 20, 2005?


Famous people born on May 20, 2005:

  • Blossom Hayes

    British child of a noted actor, kacey ainsworth, known primarily for her roles in eastenders" or darren hayes.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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


You are 18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 8 days old,

or 983 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6887 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 2005?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 20, 2005:

  • Paul Ricoeur

    French philosopher and author of over a dozen books and hundreds of articles.

  • William Seawell

    United states army brigadier gen (d. 2005).

  • Joseph Levis
  • J. D. Cannon
  • Francesco Degrada
  • Monica Charlot
  • Marian Foik
  • Lujo Tončić-Sorinj

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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


Holidays on May 20, 2005:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 2005:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 2005:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hollaback Girl youtube
  2. - Oh
  3. - We Belong Together youtube
  4. - Hate It Or Love It
  5. - Just A Lil Bit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely
  2. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  3. - Signs
  4. - Feel Good Inc
  5. - I Like The Way

May 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on May 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Slow Down
  2. - Oh
  3. - Just A Lil Bit
  4. - We Belong Together youtube
  5. - U Already Know

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

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

The Latin music chart on May 20, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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

The most popular movies on May 20, 2005 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Craig Bierko, Paul Giamatti

Country: United States of America

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

Madagascar

Madagascar

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Starring: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby

Release year: 2005

Starring: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright

Country: New Zealand

Loveless

Loveless

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long

Release year: 2005

Country: United States of America

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

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

Pawleys Island by Dorothea Benton Frank

Pawleys Island

By:

Artist Rebecca Simms, catapulted from her home and marriage, and her children, has arrived at Pawleys Island to hide from herself.

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

True Believer

By:

True Believer is a love story and a ghost story. It's a story about trusting in destiny, believing in the impossible and uncovering the mysteries within the human heart.

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.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

By:

Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

The Innocent by Harlan Coben

The Innocent

By:

He never meant to be killed .... Matt Hunter tried innocently to end a fight one night and ended up being a murderer. Nine years later, he is an ex-con and takes no prisoners.

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

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

Bet On Soldier: Blood Sport

Bet On Soldier: Blood Sport

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Digital Jesters

Dino Master

Dino Master

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

College Hoops 2K6

College Hoops 2K6

Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: 2K Sports

DT Racer

DT Racer

Platform: PlayStation 2,[1] Playstation Portable

Genre: Racing video game

Publisher: XS Games

Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Tecmo

history

Who was the US President on May 20, 2005?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 20, 2005?

On May 20, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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 May 2005?

May 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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