What happened on Tuesday March 22, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 22, 2005:

• Marburg Virus Outbreak in Angola The Marburg virus outbreak in Angola had claimed at least 96 lives, highlighting a significant public health crisis in the region.
• Paul Schafer Charged for Colonia Dignidad Crimes Paul Schafer, a former leader of Colonia Dignidad, was charged in Chile for the 1976 disappearance of Juan Maino, an activist opposing the Augusto Pinochet regime.
• Alberto Fujimori's Political Comeback Attempt Exiled former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, wanted for murder, corruption, and kidnapping, planned to finance a presidential campaign using 'Fuji-Cola', despite being banned from public office.
• UN World Water Day Launch The United Nations launched the decade-long 'Water for Life' campaign, focusing on providing clean drinking water and raising global awareness about water resource challenges.
• Lufthansa Acquires Swiss Airlines Lufthansa, the German airline, announced its acquisition of Swiss Airlines, expanding its European market presence and consolidating its aviation industry position.
• Israel Transfers Tulkarm to Palestinian Authority Israel officially transferred control of Tulkarm, a city in the West Bank, to the Palestinian Authority, marking a significant step in regional diplomatic relations.
• Kyrgyzstan Political Unrest According to President Askar Akayev's spokesperson, the ongoing protests in Kyrgyzstan were allegedly a coup attempt by the 'drug mafia'.
• India Bans Diclofenac to Protect Vultures The Indian government banned diclofenac as a veterinary drug due to its connection to the imminent extinction of vulture populations, demonstrating environmental conservation efforts.
• Congo Militia Leaders Detained Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo claimed to have detained top members of Ituri militia groups, including Thomas Lubanga of the Union of Congolese Patriots.
• Nigerian Minister Sacked for Corruption Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo dismissed Education Minister Fabian Osuji for corruption, demonstrating a commitment to governmental accountability.
• Prince Rainier III Hospitalized Prince Rainier III of Monaco was moved to intensive care after being hospitalized for two weeks with a serious lung infection, signaling a critical health situation for the monarch.
• Indian Bank Workers Strike Bank workers in India conducted a one-day nationwide strike to protest potential job losses due to proposed bank mergers and government reforms.
• Alessandra Mussolini Granted Election Rights The Council of State in Italy ruled that Alessandra Mussolini could run for election, allowing her continued political participation.
• World Hockey Association Announces Tournament The World Hockey Association announced a six-team tournament called the 'Bobby Hull Invitational' scheduled for May 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• Clemente Domínguez y Gómez, Antipope Gregory XVII Clemente Domínguez y Gómez, born in 1946, was a controversial religious figure who claimed the title of Antipope Gregory XVII, challenging the official Catholic Church hierarchy.

Events in 2005

March 22, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 2005

March 22, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 22, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $43.71
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.61

Exchange Rates on March 22, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2086 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1878 CHF
• 1 EUR = 138.11 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6931 GBP

March 22, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Clyde - St Johnstone : 1 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Albion Rvs - East Fife : 0 - 6
• Cowdenbeath - Stenhousemuir : 0 - 2
• Elgin - Queens Park : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Brentford : 2 - 1

March 22, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 81st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 2005 can also be written as 3/22/2005 in the US and as 22/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Famous people died on March 22, 2005:

• Gemini Ganesan

  Prominent Indian actor and director who was a significant figure in South Indian cinema, particularly in Tamil films during the mid-20th...

• Kenzo Tange

  Renowned Japanese architect who significantly influenced modern architecture, particularly in post-war Japan.

• Rod Price

  English rock guitarist and member of the blues-rock band Foghat, who was active in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on March 22nd

March 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno
4. Frankie J. - Obsession (No Es Amor)
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

March 22, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Nelly featuring Tim McGraw - Over And Over
2. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
5. Stereophonics - Dakota

March 22, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
2. Fantasia - Truth Is
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
5. John Legend - Ordinary People

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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March 22, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:59 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 2005

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Someone born on March 22, 2005 is:

20 years 1 month old,

or 241 months and 23 days old,

or 1051 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7359 days old,

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