What happened on Monday June 20, 2005?

Here's what happened on June 20, 2005:

• Deadly bombings in Iraq On June 20, 2005, a series of bombings in Iraq resulted in numerous casualties and heightened tensions in the region. The attacks underscored the ongoing security challenges faced by the country. source: reuters.com
• Cedar Revolution: Lebanese legislative elections On June 20, 2005, Lebanon held legislative elections as part of the Cedar Revolution, which aimed to establish democratic governance following years of political turmoil. The elections were a pivotal moment in Lebanese history. source: un.org
• Death of Jack Kilby, Nobel Prize-Winning Electrical Engineer Jack Kilby, an American electrical engineer renowned for co-inventing the integrated circuit, passed away on June 20, 2005, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 81. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Deadly Suicide Bombing in Irbil, Iraq A devastating suicide bombing in Irbil, northern Iraq, resulted in the deaths of 13 officers and injured over 100 others. The attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges and insurgent violence in the region.
• John Demjanjuk Deportation Ruling Chief US Immigration Judge Michael Creppy ruled that John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian-born man, could be deported due to his past as a concentration camp guard during World War II, continuing the pursuit of justice for Holocaust-era crimes.
• British Foreign Ministry Declares No-Fly Zone Bombings Illegal The British Foreign Ministry ruled that the 2002 no-fly zone bombings of Iraq were illegal under international law, raising significant questions about military interventions and international legal standards.
• John Rigas Sentenced for Securities Fraud John Rigas, founder and CEO of Adelphia Communications, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for securities fraud, highlighting corporate accountability and the legal consequences of financial misconduct.
• Brazil's Presidential Cabinet Reshuffle Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appointed Dilma Rousseff, the energy minister, as cabinet chief following Jose Dirceu's resignation, signaling a significant political transition in the Brazilian government.
• Minor Earthquake in Niigata Prefecture, Japan A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck central Niigata Prefecture in Japan. The seismic event caused minimal damage and posed no tsunami risk, demonstrating the region's resilience to moderate geological activity.

Events in 2005

June 20, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 20, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 20, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $37.85
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.03

Exchange Rates on June 20, 2005:

• 1 USD = 109.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.235 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2702 CHF
• 1 EUR = 132.83 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6658 GBP

June 20, 2005 was a Monday and it was the 171st day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 2005 can also be written as 6/20/2005 in the US and as 20/6/2005 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 2005 in June 2005 calendar

Famous people died on June 20, 2005:

• Jack Kilby

  Jack Kilby was an American electrical engineer and inventor who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for his groundbreaking work in...

• Larry Collins

  Renowned American-French journalist and author known for his historical non-fiction works and collaborative writing with Dominique Lapierre.

• Bernard Adolph Schriever
• Charles David Keeling
• Jack St. Clair Kilby

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on June 20th

June 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. Ciara - Oh

June 20, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 2005 was Axel F by Crazy Frog, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Crazy Frog - Axel F
2. Akon - Lonely
3. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
4. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
5. Audio Bullys featuring Nancy Sinatra - Shot You Down

June 20, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
3. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
4. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)
5. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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June 20, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 2005 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 June 20, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 04:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 2005

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Someone born on June 20, 2005 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 4 days old,

or 1091 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7643 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2005?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 20, 2005.

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