Monday February 28, 2005: on this day

February 28, 2005 was the 59th day of the year 2005, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 2005, who was born and died on February 28, 2005, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 2005, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candy Shop by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. The Contender) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2005?


February 28, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 59th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2005 can also be written as 2/28/2005 in the US and as 28/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2005:

  • 127 people are killed in a suicide bombing at an al hillah police recruitment centre, iraq.
  • The u.s. state department has released country reports on human rights practices.
  • Steve fossett is ready to take off in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate all of the world, without having to refuel, in a jet-powered aircraft - the virgin atlantic globalflyer.
  • Briton saajid badat pleads guilty at the old bailey to plotting a suicide attack against a us bound plane. badat later withdrew his support for the conspiracy and richard reid was left to carry out the attack on the us bound aircraft.
  • After a week of protests in the wake rafik hariri was assassinated, and a no confidence vote the entire government of lebanon resigns. msnbc
  • Israeli security forces capture a car bomber in the araba village, near jenin. later, idf personnel defused the explosive device of 200 kilograms, which was believed to be the work palestinian islamic jihad. 1, (haaretz), 2,
  • Five people are killed in the tel aviv suicide bombing. a woman is also injured. israel has declared that there will be no islamic jihad members in the 400 palestinian prisoners israel intends to release over the next months. also, the representative of islamic jihad will not be allowed to travel to cairo on tuesday for ceasefire talks.
  • In the iraqi town hilla, 60 km south of baghdad, a suicide car bomb explodes. many are injured and 125 people are killed.
  • The uk's aid agency oxfam has stated that darfur is still suffering atrocities (reuters alertnet).
  • Burundi's people vote for a new constitution
  • Police in spain arrest raffaele amato, the head of a mafia group that waged turf wars with other gangs in naples and italy.
  • Djamilia m’barek, his wife, was arrested by cannes police as they investigate the november 2004 disappearance earl of shaftesbury anthony ashley cooper. her brother mohammed is detained in munich
  • Police in haiti shoot at protestors who support jean-bertrand aristide, the former president. there have been two deaths and many injuries. aristide fled the country on february 29, 2004
  • The entry for ukraine in the eurovision song contest is razom nas bahato from ukraine. this song was written to support the orange revolution which led viktor yushchenko into the presidency. it will be presented by band greenjolly.
  • The retirement benefits of leonid kuchma, the former president of ukraine, are also cut by the government
  • According to police in ukraine, they have identified the people responsible for kidnapping and killing georgiy gongadze, a journalist in september 2000.
  • The high court in botswana allows kenneth good, an australian professor, to stay in the country if he appeals against his deportation. when he criticised the government during a lecture, president festus mogae declared him an immigrant illegal.
  • New clashes are taking place in cote d'ivoire between rebels, government forces and civilians. the united nations peacekeepers attempt to intervene. rebels declare that the peace efforts are now over
  • As he promised, bosnian muslim general rasim delic has given himself up to the international war crimes tribunal at the hague.
  • Two leaders of the separatist group united liberation front of asom, spokesman ruby bhuyan as well as khagen kachari (demolitions specialist), surrendered to indian police
  • According to israel defense forces, those who lie to recruiters about role-playing games are given low security clearance. they are then sent straight to a professional for evaluation, usually a psychologist.

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February 28, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2005:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.26
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $44.68
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.42
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.53

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2005:

  • 1 USD = 104.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2338 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1626 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.33 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6883 GBP

February 28, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Duisburg : 1 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Norwich - Man City : 2 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Albinoleffe - Empoli : 0 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Porto - Benfica : 1 - 1
  • Sp Lisbon - Estoril : 4 - 0
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February 28, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 08:57 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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Who was born on February 28, 2005?


Famous people born on February 28, 2005:

  • Makenleigh Harris

    Young actress who gained fame for her role in a popular TV series.

  • Kinslei Younker

    Rising star in the entertainment industry with notable roles in TV shows and films.

  • Veronica Mandriota
  • Vitor Roque

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2005: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 1 day old,

or 995 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6969 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 2005?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2005.

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February 28, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2005:

  • Elvy Lind

    Elvy Lind was a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Lunah Willow

    Lunah Willow was a celebrated poet known for her lyrical and nature-inspired works that captured the beauty and fragility of the natural...

  • Lumir Čivrný

    Lumir Čivrný was a prolific Czech composer who made significant contributions to the country's classical music scene.

  • Chris Curtis

    English singer and drummer (the searchers), (d. 2005).

  • Giuseppe Manfredi
  • Umberto Manfrin
  • Oberdan Troiani
  • Evgenij Alekseev
  • Giovanni Invernizzi
  • Pietro Ardito
  • Mario Luzi
  • Francisco Cabrero
  • Édouard Stern
  • Gérard Papin

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 2005: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2005:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2005:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2005: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2005 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

February 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candy Shop
  2. - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - How We Do
  5. - 1, 2 Step

February 28, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

February 28, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Over And Over
  2. - All About You / You've Got A Friend
  3. - Get Right
  4. - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
  5. - Dakota

February 28, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

February 28, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Me Love You youtube
  2. - How We Do
  3. - Lovers And Friends
  4. - Disco Inferno
  5. - Truth Is

February 28, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2005 was Aire by Intocable, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

February 28, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Aire
  2. - Hoy Como Ayer
  3. - El Virus Del Amor
  4. - Volverte A Ver
  5. - Algo Esta Cambiando

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February 28, 2005: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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

Green Street Hooligans

Green Street Hooligans

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Lexi Alexander

Starring: Elijah Wood, Charlie Hunnam, Claire Forlani, Marc Warren

Country: United States of America

The Descent

The Descent

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Neil Marshall

Starring: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder

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

February 28, 2005: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

The Contender

The Contender

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Josh Baldwin

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall

Release year: 2005

Tilt

Tilt

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Kasra Farahani

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

Committed

Committed

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stelana Kliris

February 28, 2005: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2005 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Salty Piece of Land by Jimmy Buffett

A Salty Piece of Land

By:

It's Jimmy Buffett, the bestselling author of "A Pirate looks at Fifty" and a hero to parrotheads all over the world, who gives readers a hilarious adventure set in the Caribbean that involves a lighthouse and a mystery and more …

Witness by Amber Frey

Witness

By:

1 Corinthians 10-13, niv "No temptation has taken you except that which is common to men." God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability to bear.

Secrets & Mysteries Of The World by Sylvia Browne

Secrets & Mysteries Of The World

By:

Sylvia Browne brings great insight to those who have been intrigued by the mysterious and unexplored secrets of the world.

Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

By:

Prep is Curtis Sittenfeld’s debut novel. It's an insightful and achingly funny story about coming-of age.

Animals In Translation by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson

Animals In Translation

By:

I don't know if humans will ever be capable of talking to animals like Doctor Doolittle, or if animals will be able talk back.

February 28, 2005: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2005 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Mario Kart Arcade GP

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Nintendo, Samsung

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Platform: PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows (Special Edition) PlayStation 3 (HD) Xbox 360 (HD)

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Capcom

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: CDV Software

Code of the Samurai

Code of the Samurai

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Hack and slash

Publisher: JP Sega; EU Midas Interactive Entertainment

Coded Arms

Coded Arms

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2005?

On February 28, 2005 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2005?

On February 28, 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2005?

On February 28, 2005 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

Find out more about February 28th

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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 February 2005?

February 2005 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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