What happened on Friday December 23, 2005?

Here's what happened on December 23, 2005:

• US announces troop drawdown in Iraq On December 23, 2005, the United States announced plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq. This decision was based on assessments of the improving security situation and the readiness of Iraqi forces to take on greater responsibility for their country's security. The drawdown was part of a broader strategy to transition security responsibilities to Iraqi forces. source: defense.gov
• Lech Kaczynski becomes President of Poland On December 23, 2005, Lech Kaczynski was inaugurated as the President of Poland. Kaczynski, a member of the Law and Justice Party, succeeded Aleksander Kwaśniewski. His presidency marked a shift towards conservative policies in Poland's political landscape. source: president.pl
• Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 217 crashes On December 23, 2005, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 217 crashed shortly after takeoff from Baku International Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 23 people on board. The crash was attributed to a combination of technical failures and human error. The incident led to increased scrutiny of aviation safety standards in the region. source: airdisaster.com
• Death of Yao Wenyuan Yao Wenyuan, a prominent Chinese politician who was a key figure during the Cultural Revolution, died at the age of 74. He was one of the influential members of the 'Gang of Four'.
• London Olympics Selection Controversy An International Olympic Committee (IOC) official suggested that London might have been awarded the 2012 Summer Olympics due to a potential voting error, raising questions about the selection process.
• Johnny Damon Joins New York Yankees Major League Baseball star Johnny Damon signed a substantial $52 million, four-year contract with the New York Yankees, a significant move in the baseball world.
• New Discoveries Around Uranus Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope discovered new moons, rings, and other celestial features around the planet Uranus, expanding our understanding of the solar system.
• Death of Lajos Bárti Lajos Bárti, a notable Hungarian footballer and coach who had a significant career spanning several decades, passed away. Born in 1914, he was an important figure in Hungarian sports history.
• ITV News Channel Closure After five years of operation, the ITV News Channel ceased broadcasting, marking the end of an era in British television news media.

Events in 2005

December 23, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 2005

Your poster from December 23, 2005

December 23, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.00

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2005:

• 1 USD = 116.29 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1658 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3129 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0758 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.94 JPY

December 23, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Yeovil - Bournemouth : 1 - 1

December 23, 2005 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2005 can also be written as 12/23/2005 in the US and as 23/12/2005 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2005 in December 2005 calendar

Famous people died on December 23, 2005:

• Yao Wenyuan

  Chinese writer and politician, member of the gang of four (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2005 was Run It! by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Chris Brown - Run It!
2. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
3. D4L - Laffy Taffy
4. Nelly - Grillz
5. Nickelback - Photograph

December 23, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2005 was Hung Up by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Madonna - Hung Up
2. The Pussycat Dolls - StickWitU
3. Westlife - You Raise Me Up
4. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
5. Nizlopi - JCB Song

December 23, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2005 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
3. Ray J - One Wish
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. Chris Brown - Run It!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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December 23, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 12:10 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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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 2005

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Someone born on December 23, 2005 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 13 days old,

or 1058 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7408 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2005?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2005.

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