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January 20th, 2005

January 20th, 2005, was a Thursday. It was Day 20 of 2005. The decade was the 2000s.

18 years, 8 months, and 1 days have passed since January 20th, 2005.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 20th, 2005.

  • Jamaican dancehall star "Bogle" is shot dead outside of a gas station in Kingston.
Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20th, 2005.

  • United States: Let Me Love You - Mario
  • United Kingdom: Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 20th, 2005.

A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:

  • Let Me Love You - Mario
  • 1, 2 Step - Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott
  • Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • Lovers And Friends - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris
  • Soldier - Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne
Play the top hits from 2005.
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2005. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mario, Kanye West, 50 Cent and James Blunt.
Coach Carter

Top movie.

The top movie on this date was "Coach Carter".

Take me back to January 20th, 2005!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 20th, 2005, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song Let Me Love You by Mario is at the top of the singles charts.

Over in the UK, Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Coach Carter is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses. Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones.

Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded. Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account.

It's 2005, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Mario, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Kanye West and Ciara. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Johnnie Cochran, Pope John Paul II, Luther Vandross, and Lloyd Avery II would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Will & Grace", "Andromeda", "Stargate Atlantis", and "Battlestar Galactica".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "RuneScape", "Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal", "Killzone", and "World of Warcraft". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "7th Heaven", "Dora the Explorer", "Kim Possible", and "My Life as a Teenage Robot". Popular toys at the moment include Micropets, Ello Creation System, Baby Annabell, and the Nintendo DS.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20th, 2005.

  • Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston split up.

    Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston split up.

    In early January 2005, actor Brad Pitt and Friends star Jennifer Aniston announced that they were separating after four years of marriage. Afterwards, the media began speculating that Pitt had cheated on Aniston with his "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie.

  • Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day went on to win a Grammy for 2005's Record of the Year.

  • 2005 in music.

    2005 in music.

    Popular music artists in 2005 included 50 Cent, The Game, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Mariah Carey, The Pussycat Dolls, Missy Elliott, The Black Eyed Peas, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown and Kanye West.

  • The highest paid celebrities in 2005.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2005.

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2005 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson, George Lucas, Shaquille O'Neal, Steven Spielberg, Johnny Depp, Madonna, Elton John and Tom Cruise.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    In 2005, the best NBA players were Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Shawn Marion, Ben Wallace and Gilbert Arenas.

  • Time Person of the Year 2005.

    Time Person of the Year 2005.

    U2 singer Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates were listed as the "Time Person of the Year 2005" under the title "The Good Samaritans."

  • Kelly Brook.

    Kelly Brook.

    English model Kelly Brook was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2005.

  • 2005 in movies.

    2005 in movies.

    Movies released in 2005 included Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, King Kong, Madagascar, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, War of the Worlds, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, Hitch, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Brokeback Mountain, Sin City, Walk the Line, Pride & Prejudice and Capote.

  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world.

    In 2005, the best soccer players were Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry, Andriy Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini, Adriano, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kaká, Samuel Eto'o and John Terry.

  • Cameras on phones become the norm.

    Cameras on phones become the norm.

    By 2005 and 2006, cameras on cellphones had become the norm. People could now take photographs and record videos in an instant. This was the beginning of a new era in which no event would go uncaptured.

  • Crash.

    Crash.

    The film "Crash" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005.

  • Bebo.

    Bebo.

    A social network called Bebo was becoming the latest craze in countries such as Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

  • Happy Slapping.

    Happy Slapping.

    A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.

  • MySpace.

    MySpace.

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.

  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids.

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms.

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."

  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots.

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.

  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out.

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.

  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically.

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.

  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.

  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.

  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM.

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 18 years, 8 months, and 1 days have passed since January 20th, 2005.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 3 of 2005.
  • Leap Year: 2005 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on January 20th, 2005, are now 18 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 2005 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1106179200.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 20th, 2005.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to January 20th, 2005.

Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 20th, 2005, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2005 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 20th, 2005 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 2005.

Television shows that people were watching in January 2005.

TV shows from January, 2005.

House
House
Medical drama starring Hugh Laurie.

Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Sci-fi series.

Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
TV show about housewives living in suburban America.

Boston Legal
Boston Legal
TV show about a Boston law firm.

CSI: NY
CSI: NY
New York City version spin-off of the CSI franchise.

Lost
Lost
Mystery drama series about a group of plane crash survivors that are stranded on a strange island.

Joey
Joey
Short-lived spin-off show about the life of Friend's character Joey Tribbiani.

Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Spin-off of the original Stargate series.

Deadwood
Deadwood
Western television series.

Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
Car customization show hosted by rapper Xzibit.

The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Reality TV show starring Donald Trump.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.

Arrested Development
Arrested Development
American sitcom starring Michael Cera.

Cold Case
Cold Case
Crime series about a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.

Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Starring Charlie Sheen.

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.

The O.C.
The O.C.
Teen drama sitcom.

Punk'd
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.

CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.

8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.

The Wire
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.

The Shield
The Shield
Police drama.

24
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.

Smallville
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.

Scrubs
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.

Cars in 2005.

2005 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Lucerne, the Honda Civic (eighth generation), the Volkswagen Passat (B6), the Citroën C6, the Mercury Milan and the Dodge Charger (2005).

Cars in 2005.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on January 20th, 2005.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2005.

Zoey 101
Zoey 101

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County

Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

LazyTown
LazyTown

Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig

Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom

Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill

My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot

Teen Titans
Teen Titans

That's So Raven
That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible
Kim Possible

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins

The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents

My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life

As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger

Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle

Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids

Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer

SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants

Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy

The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls

That '70s Show
That '70s Show

CatDog
CatDog

Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House

7th Heaven
7th Heaven

Toys

Popular toys and games in 2005.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2005.

20Q
20Q

The Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS

V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System

Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs

Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell

Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection

RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)

Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Cosmolight Alien Eggs

Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz

Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System

Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal

VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)

Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop

Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO

Micropets
Micropets

Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

The Xbox
The Xbox

Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls

The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2

Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in January of 2005.

Resident Evil 4 2005
Resident Evil 4
Survival horror video game.

World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
The third game in the series.

Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2
FPS game.

Need for Speed: Underground 2 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2
Racing game.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 2004
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Released for the Game Boy Advance.

Halo 2 2004
Halo 2
FPS game that was released for the XBox 360.

Football Manager 2005 2004
Football Manager 2005
Soccer management game.

Killzone 2004
Killzone
FPS game.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Construction and management simulation.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
The third game in the series.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Starring CJ.

The Sims 2 2004
The Sims 2
Life simulation.

Pokémon FireRed Version 2004
Pokémon FireRed Version
Remake of the original Game Boy game.

Counter-Strike: Source 2004
Counter-Strike: Source
FPS game developed by Valve Corporation.

Spider-Man 2 2004
Spider-Man 2
Action-adventure game based on the film of the same name.

Rome: Total War 2004
Rome: Total War
PC strategy game.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Stealth game.

RuneScape 2001
RuneScape
MMORPG published by Jagex.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2005.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 20th, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20th.

Jeffrey Epstein

Financier. Deceased
Born on January 20th, 1953
He turned 52 on this day in 2005.

Bill Maher

Talkshow host.
Born on January 20th, 1956
He turned 49 on this day in 2005.

James Denton

Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1963
He turned 42 on this day in 2005.

Rainn Wilson

Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1966
He turned 39 on this day in 2005.

Gary Barlow

Singer.
Born on January 20th, 1971
He turned 34 on this day in 2005.

Evan Peters

Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1987
He turned 18 on this day in 2005.

Blueface

Rapper.
Born on January 20th, 1997
He turned 8 on this day in 2005.

Weather details

Weather on January 20th, 2005.

Historical weather information for January 20th, 2005.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 11.3 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 16.6 degrees Fahrenheit. -8.56 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 4.83cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 11.39 degrees Celsius.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 20th, 2005.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 20th, 2005 was most likely conceived around April 29th, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 20th, 2005 is close to October 13th, 2005.

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Stats for January 20th, 2005

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about January 20th, 2005.

  • 6,819 days have passed since this date.
  • 974 weeks have passed.
  • 589,158,000 seconds have passed since January 20th, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 687,351,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 304,005,528,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 98,193,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 50,667,588 steps. That's roughly 22,519 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,069,896 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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