Saturday December 24, 2005: on this day

December 24, 2005 was the 358th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 2005, who was born and died on December 24, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Run It! by Chris Brown), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Deal Or No Deal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 2005?


December 24, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2005 can also be written as 12/24/2005 in the US and as 24/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

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December 24, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 2005:

  • Ayman nour was found guilty by fraud and sentenced to five years imprisonment.
  • Before the official thai commemorations, the united kingdom started commemorations for victims of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami.
  • The request by condoleezza rice to restore $50 million of aid to the african union, which human rights groups claim was cut from the budget in november, was rejected by the congress of the united states. this money would have been used to support au peacekeepers in darfur, where about 180,000 people have already died.
  • A tourism promotion agency announced it was purchasing maryland land and the small, one-room building on the site. this is believed to be the original location for harriet beecher stowe's novel uncle tom's cabin.

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December 24, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Alloa - Peterhead : 0 - 2
  • Gretna - Forfar : 1 - 2
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December 24, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Who was born on December 24, 2005?


Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

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December 24, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 4 days old,

or 952 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6669 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 2005?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2005.

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December 24, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 2005:

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

  • Sidney Goldberg

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model in particle physics.

  • Michael Vale

    American commercial actor (born in 1922).

  • Mario Brizuela
  • Elena Fischli Dreher

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 2005:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Run It! youtube
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  4. - Grillz
  5. - Photograph

December 24, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hung Up
  2. - StickWitU
  3. - You Raise Me Up
  4. - My Humps
  5. - JCB Song

December 24, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - I Think They Like Me
  3. - One Wish
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - Run It! youtube

December 24, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2005 was Amor Eterno by Cristian Castro, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor Eterno
  2. - Rompe
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Rakata

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December 24, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

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

The New World

The New World

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale

Country: United States of America

December 24, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Trollz

Trollz

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ron Thornton

December 24, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

The Constant Princess

By:

Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times Bestseller and "queen in royal fiction" (USA TODAY), presents the extraordinary story of Katherine of Aragon Princess of Spain, the daughter of two great authors

Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter

Our Endangered Values

By:

President Jimmy Carter passionately defends the separation of church-state. He warns against fundamentalists who are intentionally blurring the boundaries between religion and politics.

December 24, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

Ace Combat Advance

Ace Combat Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Namco

Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer

Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: EU Sony Computer Entertainment; NA Evolved Games

Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano

Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano

Platform: PlayStation 2[1] Xbox[2] Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Valcon Games (PS2) [1] Black Bean Games (Xbox)

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on December 24, 2005?

On December 24, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2005?

On December 24, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 2005?

On December 24, 2005 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 2005?

December 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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