What happened on Tuesday October 25, 2005?

Here's what happened on October 25, 2005:

• Rosa Parks Passes Away Civil rights icon Rosa Parks died at age 92, commemorating her historic act of resistance 50 years earlier when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.
• Irish Church Sexual Abuse Report A government-commissioned report exposed systemic sexual abuse within the Diocese of Ferns, revealing that 10% of priests had sexually abused children. The investigation critically condemned the Catholic Church, local police, and health authorities for decades of institutional failure and cover-ups.
• Kashmir Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck parts of northern South Asia at 03:50 UTC, causing significant destruction and loss of life in the region.
• Global Campaign Against AIDS Affecting Children UNAIDS, UNICEF, and international partners launched the "Unite for Children, Unite Against AIDS" campaign, drawing critical attention to the dire situation where only 5% of HIV-positive children receive necessary medical treatment.
• Iraq Approves New Constitution The Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq officially announced that Iraqi voters approved the draft constitution on October 15, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-Saddam political reconstruction.
• Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Strip Israeli warplanes and artillery units conducted military strikes in the northern Gaza Strip, escalating tensions in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. These operations represent a continuation of the complex geopolitical struggle in the region.
• Chicago White Sox Win World Series The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros, securing their first World Series championship since 1917 and ending a long championship drought for the team.
• BBC World Service Restructures Language Services BBC World Service announced plans to launch an Arabic-language TV news channel in 2007, simultaneously discontinuing radio services in ten languages, including Central European, Kazakh, and Thai languages.
• Communist Attack in Yoskar Train Station A violent terrorist attack by communist forces targeted a crowded train station in Yoskar, Kosamanu, resulting in 15 fatalities. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and the potential for political violence.
• Ericsson Acquires Marconi Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson purchased most of Marconi, a struggling British telecoms firm, signaling continued consolidation in the global telecommunications industry.
• Paul Hackett's Political Ambitions After losing a by-election to Jean Schmidt for an Ohio U.S. House of Representatives seat, Paul Hackett announced his intention to seek the Democratic Senate nomination against Republican incumbent Mike DeWine.

Events in 2005

October 25, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 25, 2005

October 25, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 25, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $56.40
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.95
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.01
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.08

Exchange Rates on October 25, 2005:

• 1 USD = 114.99 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.175 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2755 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.21 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6786 GBP

October 25, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brechin - Queen of Sth : 1 - 1
• St Johnstone - Hamilton : 5 - 1
• Stranraer - St Mirren : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Dumbarton : 1 - 4
• Gretna - Raith Rvs : 5 - 1
• Morton - Stirling : 1 - 2
• Partick - Peterhead : 1 - 3

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Albion Rvs - Montrose : 1 - 1
• East Stirling - Berwick : 1 - 2
• Elgin - Stenhousemuir : 1 - 2
• Queens Park - Cowdenbeath : 0 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Rotherham - Barnsley : 0 - 1

October 25, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 298th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 2005 can also be written as 10/25/2005 in the US and as 25/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

October 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 25, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Nickelback - Photograph
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off

October 25, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 25, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Sugababes - Push The Button
2. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
3. Sean Paul - We Be Burnin'
4. Robbie Williams - Tripping

October 25, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 25, 2005 was Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy Featuring Akon, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
2. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
3. Chris Brown - Run It!
4. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
5. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 25th is Scorpio.

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October 25, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 25, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 October 25, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 03:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on October 25, 2005

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Someone born on October 25, 2005 is:

19 years 6 months old,

or 234 months and 20 days old,

or 1020 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7142 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 2005?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 25, 2005.

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