Saturday May 21, 2005: on this day

May 21, 2005 was the 141st day of the year 2005, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 2005, who was born and died on May 21, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 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 21st, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2005?


May 21, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2005 can also be written as 5/21/2005 in the US and as 21/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2005:

  • Kingda ka, the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the planet, opens at six flags great adventure.
  • George w. bush visits calvin college to deliver a commencement speech. a third of college faculty present a petition stating that "we believe your administration has launched a unjustified and unjustified war on iraq." he was strongly critical of his policies.
  • Elena paparizou's greek entry, "my number one", wins the 50th annual eurovision song contest. it was performed in kiev, ukraine. the final will feature 24 countries from the european broadcasting union, with fifteen other countries being eliminated in thursday's semi-finals.
  • The sun, britain's largest-selling tabloid newspaper, publishes surreptitiously more pictures of saddam hussein while also claiming to condemn the leak of the first photos. other images also show ali hassan al-majid ("chemical ali"), and huda salah mahdiammash ("mrs anthrax") in prison. bush supports an investigation into the leakage of the photos.
  • The university of illinois urbana-champaign hosted the 21st annual national science olympiad.
  • Arsenal won the english fa cup. this was the first final that went to penalty shootout. arsenal defeated manchester united 5-4 with spot-kicks, after 120 minutes of goalless play at cardiff's millennium stadium.
  • Livingston was defeated 1-1 by dundee at home in order to remain alive in the spl for the last game of the season. the visiting team was relegated by this result.
  • The tallest roller coaster in the world, kingda ka opens at six flags great adventure in jackson township, new jersey.

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May 21, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Bergen : 2 - 1
  • Cercle Brugge - Genk : 1 - 3
  • Charleroi - Lokeren : 2 - 1
  • Gent - Westerlo : 1 - 0
  • Germinal - Beveren : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Wolfsburg : 1 - 2
  • Dortmund - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 1
  • Freiburg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 3
  • Hamburg - Bochum : 0 - 1
  • Hertha - Hannover : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Zaragoza : 3 - 2
  • Real Madrid - Ath Madrid : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Eibar - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0
  • Lleida - Gimnastic : 2 - 0
  • Tenerife - Cadiz : 2 - 0
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May 21, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2005 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:01 pm and setting at 04:28 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 21, 2005?


Famous people born on May 21, 2005:

  • Areana Lopez

    Dancer.

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 21st

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May 21, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 3 days old,

or 987 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6913 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 2005?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2005.

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May 21, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2005:

  • Howard Morris

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2005).

  • Deborah Berger

    American outsider artist (b. 1956).

  • Stephen Elliott

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Juan Plazaola Artola
  • Jean-François Guérin
  • Bedford Jezzard
  • Guy Chanfrault

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2005:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2005:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2005:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2005 was La Camisa Negra by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ya-Yas In Bloom by Rebecca Wells

Ya-Yas In Bloom

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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.

Revenge Of The Sith by Matthew Stover

Revenge Of The Sith

By:

After years of civil war, Separatists have nearly brought down the Republic almost to its knees.

You: The Owner's Manual by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

You: The Owner's Manual

By:

You are the #1 Bestseller

In The Company Of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith

In The Company Of Cheerful Ladies

By:

THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 6Never-before-published bestseller is loved by millions of readers around the globe. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

A Lotus Grows In The Mud by Goldie Hawn with Wendy Holden

A Lotus Grows In The Mud

By:

This memoir is a New York Times bestseller. Goldie Hawn invites readers to come along with her as she looks back at the extraordinary people and events that have impacted their lives.

May 21, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Angel's Feather

Angel's Feather

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Yaoi / Shōnen-ai.

Publisher: BlueImpact, Studio e.go! (PC/PS2) KID (PS2)

Bankshot Billiards 2

Bankshot Billiards 2

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: PixelStorm

Dead to Rights: Reckoning

Dead to Rights: Reckoning

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

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

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero

Genre: Music, Rhythm

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

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2005?

On May 21, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2005?

On May 21, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2005?

On May 21, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

Discover how May 2005 calendar looked like.

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