What happened on Saturday January 01, 2005?

About January 1st, 2005, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 1, 2005, various nations and communities held memorials to honor the victims of the devastating tsunami that struck Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004. These events included moments of silence and memorial services worldwide.
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 2005 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan

More about January 1st, 2005? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 2005.

Poster
history

January 01, 2005: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2005:

  • Global remembrance of tsunami victims On January 1, 2005, various nations and communities held memorials to honor the victims of the devastating tsunami that struck Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004. These events included moments of silence and memorial services worldwide. source: un.org
  • Peruvian army reservists seize police station On January 1, 2005, a group of Peruvian army reservists took control of a police station in a protest against the government. This incident highlighted tensions within the military and the public's dissatisfaction with government policies. source: reuters.com
  • Turkey's currency reform initiated In 2005, Turkey implemented a significant currency reform, introducing the New Turkish Lira to replace the old lira at a rate of 1 New Lira for 1,000,000 old lira. This reform aimed to stabilize the economy and reduce inflation, which had plagued Turkey for years. source: bbc.com
  • Death of Congressman Bob Matsui Bob Matsui, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing California, died at the age of 63, marking a significant loss for the Democratic Party.
  • Luxembourg Assumes EU Council Presidency Luxembourg took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, continuing its role in European governance and policy-making.
  • Death of Baron Burnham Hugh John Frederick Lawson, 6th Baron Burnham, a prominent British newspaperman and politician, passed away at the age of 74.

Events in 2005

January 01, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2005

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

January 01, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Cardiff : 0 - 1
  • Gillingham - Reading : 0 - 0
  • Ipswich - West Ham : 0 - 2
  • Leeds - Crewe : 0 - 2
  • Nott'm Forest - Stoke : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Clyde - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 0
  • Falkirk - Raith Rvs : 2 - 0
  • Queen of Sth - Hamilton : 1 - 2
  • St Mirren - Partick : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Arbroath - Forfar : 0 - 2
  • Ayr - Stranraer : 0 - 1
  • Brechin - Berwick : 4 - 1
  • Morton - Dumbarton : 3 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cowdenbeath - East Fife : 1 - 1
  • Montrose - Gretna : 2 - 3
calendar

What day of the week was January 01, 2005?


January 01, 2005 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2005 can also be written as 1/1/2005 in the US and as 1/1/2005 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2005 in January 2005 calendar

takemeback poster

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2005 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for January 01, 2005
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
RIP

January 01, 2005: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2005:

  • Shirley Chisholm
    Shirley Chisholm

    Pioneering African American congresswoman who broke significant racial and gender barriers in U.S.

  • Hugh Davies
    Hugh Davies
  • Dmitrij Neljubin
    Dmitrij Neljubin

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on January 1st

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was January 01, 2005 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

January 01, 2005: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 01, 2005! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

January 01, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2005 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

January 01, 2005: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

60%

The moon phase on January 01, 2005 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 11:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 2005


Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2005

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on January 01, 2005?


Someone born on January 01, 2005 is:

21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 1 day old,

or 1108 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7761 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2005?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2005.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Saturday January 1, 2005