What happened on Tuesday April 26, 2005?

Here's what happened on April 26, 2005:

• Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon Under intense international pressure, Syria completes its military withdrawal from Lebanon, ending a 29-year occupation. This marks a significant geopolitical shift in the Middle East, fulfilling UN Security Council Resolution 1559 and restoring Lebanese sovereignty.
• Amagasaki Rail Accident A devastating rail accident in Amagasaki, Japan, claims 73 lives. Police launch an investigation, searching West Japan Railway Co. offices for potential causes and accountability.
• Kuomintang's Historic Mainland Visit Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan leads a 70-member delegation to Mainland China, marking the first official high-level visit in 60 years and initiating a potential dialogue for cross-strait relations.
• New Zealand Civil Unions Act Implementation New Zealand's Civil Unions and Relationships Acts come into effect, legally recognizing de facto and same-sex couples, granting them rights similar to marriage and marking a progressive step in LGBTQ+ rights.
• Iraqi WMD Investigation Conclusion Charles Duelfer, chief U.S. weapons inspector, declares that the search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction has been exhausted, effectively concluding a controversial post-invasion investigation.
• Togo Presidential Election Controversy Faure Gnassingbe is elected president of Togo with over 60% of the vote, but the election results spark riots in Lomé, with opposition parties alleging massive electoral fraud.
• Côte d'Ivoire Presidential Eligibility Alassane Ouattara is cleared to run for the presidency in Côte d'Ivoire, potentially signaling a significant political development in the country's democratic process.
• Political Unrest in Belize Belize experiences significant political tension as opposition groups call for government resignation, with phone workers on strike and teachers threatening to join the protest, indicating growing social and political dissatisfaction.
• Canadian Political Negotiations Prime Minister Paul Martin suggests a potential deal between the New Democratic Party and Liberal Party might prevent an imminent election, indicating complex political maneuvering.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Incident Controversial incident involving an Israeli soldier's death in the West Bank raises questions about the circumstances, with conflicting reports about the shooter and the sequence of events.
• British Political Party Shift Brian Sedgemore, a Labour Party member, defects to the Liberal Democrats, potentially signaling internal political tensions.
• Mason Adams Birth Mason Adams, an American actor, was born in 1919.

Events in 2005

April 26, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 2005

April 26, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.95
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $74.68

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2005:

• 1 USD = 106.06 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2434 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1859 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.8 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6814 GBP

April 26, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Leicester - Derby : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Port Vale - Wrexham : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• West Brom - Blackburn : 1 - 1

April 26, 2005 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2005 can also be written as 4/26/2005 in the US and as 26/4/2005 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2005 in April 2005 calendar

Famous people died on April 26, 2005:

• Maria Schell

  Maria Schell was a renowned Austrian-Swiss actress and film producer who had a significant career in European cinema during the mid-20th...

• Augusto Roa Bastos

  Renowned Paraguayan novelist and intellectual who significantly contributed to Latin American literature, best known for his novel 'I, the...

• Mason Adams

  Renowned American character actor known for his distinctive voice, particularly famous for roles in TV series like 'Lou Grant'.

• Elisabeth Domitien

  Prime minister of the central african republic (b. 1925).

• Johnny Sample
• Gordon Shaw

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
3. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
4. The Game featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It
5. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs

April 26, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2005 was 1 Thing by Amerie, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Amerie - 1 Thing
2. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
3. Fantasia - Truth Is
4. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
5. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:50 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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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 2005

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Someone born on April 26, 2005 is:

20 years and 15 days old,

or 240 months and 15 days old,

or 1045 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7320 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2005?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2005.

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