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.
Notable events that occurred on January 20th, 2005.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20th, 2005.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:
The top movie on this date was "Coach Carter".
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.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20th, 2005.
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.
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day went on to win a Grammy for 2005's Record of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
U2 singer Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates were listed as the "Time Person of the Year 2005" under the title "The Good Samaritans."
English model Kelly Brook was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2005.
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.
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.
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.
The film "Crash" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005.
A social network called Bebo was becoming the latest craze in countries such as Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
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 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" 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.
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."
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.
The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
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.
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 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
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Television shows that people were watching in January 2005.
House
Medical drama starring Hugh Laurie.
Battlestar Galactica
Sci-fi series.
Desperate Housewives
TV show about housewives living in suburban America.
Boston Legal
TV show about a Boston law firm.
CSI: NY
New York City version spin-off of the CSI franchise.
Lost
Mystery drama series about a group of plane crash survivors that are stranded on a strange island.
Joey
Short-lived spin-off show about the life of Friend's character Joey Tribbiani.
Stargate Atlantis
Spin-off of the original Stargate series.
Deadwood
Western television series.
Pimp My Ride
Car customization show hosted by rapper Xzibit.
The Apprentice
Reality TV show starring Donald Trump.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.
Arrested Development
American sitcom starring Michael Cera.
Cold Case
Crime series about a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.
One Tree Hill
Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.
Two and a Half Men
Starring Charlie Sheen.
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.
The O.C.
Teen drama sitcom.
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.
8 Simple Rules
Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.
The Shield
Police drama.
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.
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).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2005.
Zoey 101
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Danny Phantom
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
The Powerpuff Girls
That '70s Show
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2005.
20Q
The Nintendo DS
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Micropets
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The Xbox
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Popular video games that people were playing in January of 2005.
Resident Evil 4
Survival horror video game.
World of Warcraft
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
The third game in the series.
Half-Life 2
FPS game.
Need for Speed: Underground 2
Racing game.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Released for the Game Boy Advance.
Halo 2
FPS game that was released for the XBox 360.
Football Manager 2005
Soccer management game.
Killzone
FPS game.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Construction and management simulation.
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
The third game in the series.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Starring CJ.
The Sims 2
Life simulation.
Pokémon FireRed Version
Remake of the original Game Boy game.
Counter-Strike: Source
FPS game developed by Valve Corporation.
Spider-Man 2
Action-adventure game based on the film of the same name.
Rome: Total War
PC strategy game.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Stealth game.
RuneScape
MMORPG published by Jagex.
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.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20th.
Financier. Deceased
Born on January 20th, 1953
He turned 52 on this day in 2005.
Talkshow host.
Born on January 20th, 1956
He turned 49 on this day in 2005.
Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1963
He turned 42 on this day in 2005.
Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1966
He turned 39 on this day in 2005.
Singer.
Born on January 20th, 1971
He turned 34 on this day in 2005.
Actor.
Born on January 20th, 1987
He turned 18 on this day in 2005.
Rapper.
Born on January 20th, 1997
He turned 8 on this day in 2005.
Historical weather information for January 20th, 2005.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 20th, 2005.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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