What happened on Monday December 26, 2005?

About December 26th, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic magnitude 9.3 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean seafloor, triggering massive tsunami waves that devastated shorelines across multiple countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Somalia. This was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
  • Day of the week: December 26th, 2005 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about December 26th, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on December 26th, 2005.

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December 26, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2005:

  • 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami A catastrophic magnitude 9.3 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean seafloor, triggering massive tsunami waves that devastated shorelines across multiple countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Somalia. This was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
  • First Anniversary Memorial of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Global memorial services were held to commemorate the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and earthquake. In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono attended a service marking the first anniversary of the catastrophe that claimed 275,000 lives.
  • Toronto Boxing Day Shooting Tragedy Jane Creba, a 15-year-old girl, was fatally shot during a violent incident near the Eaton Centre. Two gunmen opened fire on Toronto's busy shopping street, killing Creba and injuring six other victims, shocking the community and sparking discussions about urban violence.
  • Death of Kerry Packer, Australian Media Mogul Kerry Packer, a prominent Australian media tycoon and influential businessman, passed away at the age of 68 due to kidney failure. Known for his significant media holdings and business acumen, Packer was a major shareholder in Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL).
  • Ariel Sharon's Medical Procedure Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon underwent a routine cardiac catheterization to address a congenital heart defect, closing a hole in his heart. Jerusalem doctors described the procedure as standard medical intervention.
  • Qassam Missile Fired at Israeli Kibbutz A Qassam missile was launched near a preschool at the Israeli kibbutz Sa'ad, fortunately causing no injuries. This incident reflects ongoing regional tensions.
  • Passing of Vincent Schiavelli, Character Actor Vincent Schiavelli, a distinctive American character actor known for his unique appearance and memorable roles in films, died on this date. Born in 1948, he was recognized for his work in movies like 'Ghost' and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.
  • Gas Explosion in Saint Petersburg An explosion at the Maksidom chain outlet on Moskovsky Prospect in Saint Petersburg, Russia, caused a gas-related incident that resulted in multiple hospitalizations, highlighting urban safety concerns.
  • SeaQuest DSV DVD Release The science fiction television series SeaQuest DSV was released on DVD for the first time, allowing fans to revisit the underwater adventure show.

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

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

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 116.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1667 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3137 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0738 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.72 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - QPR : 1 - 0
  • Burnley - Stoke : 1 - 0
  • Cardiff - Plymouth : 0 - 2
  • Crewe - Hull : 2 - 2
  • Derby - Luton : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cambridge - Stevenage : 1 - 0
  • Exeter - Aldershot : 4 - 0
  • Forest Green - Hereford : 2 - 2
  • Gravesend - Dag and Red : 1 - 3
  • Halifax - Accrington : 2 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brechin - Clyde : 3 - 1
  • Dundee - Airdrie Utd : 2 - 3
  • Queen of Sth - St Mirren : 0 - 0
  • St Johnstone - Ross County : 1 - 1
  • Stranraer - Hamilton : 5 - 4

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ayr - Dumbarton : 2 - 0
  • Morton - Raith Rvs : 2 - 0
  • Partick - Stirling : 0 - 3
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What day of the week was December 26, 2005?


December 26, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 360th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2005 can also be written as 12/26/2005 in the US and as 26/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

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December 26, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2005:

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    Distinctive character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Ghost' and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', with a unique appearance...

  • Kerry Packer

    Influential Australian media mogul who revolutionized cricket by founding World Series Cricket, transforming the sport's commercial...

  • Viacheslav Platonov

    Renowned Russian volleyball player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his lifetime.

  • Erich Topp
  • John Diebold
  • Giuliana Pistoso

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December 26, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 2005 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

  1. - Jailhouse Rock youtube
  2. - That's My Goal youtube
  3. - JCB Song youtube
  4. - Against All Odds youtube
  5. - The Number Of The Beast youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Be Without You youtube
  3. - I Think They Like Me
  4. - Grillz
  5. - One Wish
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December 26, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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

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December 26, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 2005 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 01:24 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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How old is someone born on December 26, 2005?


Someone born on December 26, 2005 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 18 days old,

or 1011 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7079 days old,

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

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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