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January 30, 2005

January 30, 2005, was a Sunday. It was 19 years, 10 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on January 30, 2005:

  • The first free Parliamentary elections in Iraq since 1958 take place.
Song charts

Popular songs

On January 30, 2005, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Let Me Love You" by Mario
  • United Kingdom: "One Night / I Got Stung" by ElvisPresley

The music charts on January 30, 2005

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Let Me Love You - Mario
  • 1, 2 Step - Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott
  • Lovers And Friends - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris
  • Soldier - Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne
  • Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
Play the top songs 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.
Hide and Seek

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Hide and Seek".

Facts

This date was 7,267 days ago. Approximately 242 months have passed. It was the 30th day of 2005, in week 04. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 81 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 30, 2005

Let's go back to the 2000s.

It is Sunday, January 30, 2005. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

In America, the song "Let Me Love You" by Mario is at the top of the singles charts, while "One Night / I Got Stung" by ElvisPresley is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hide and Seek 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 "Last of the Summer Wine", "Will & Grace", "The O.C.", and "CSI: NY".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Spider-Man 2", "Killzone", "Football Manager 2005", and "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "CatDog", "That '70s Show", "As Told by Ginger", and "Drake & Josh". Popular toys at the moment include Betty Spaghetty (doll), Beyblades (spinning top toys), Cosmolight Alien Eggs, and the Nintendo DS.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 30, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 30, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 30, 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.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 30, 2005.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 30, 2005.

  • January 4, 2005: Irish Crime: 11-year-old Robert Holohan goes missing in Cork, Ireland.
  • January 7, 2005: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston announce their separation.
  • January 9, 2005:
    • The single "Bad Day" is released by Daniel Powter.
    • The first episode of the comedy drama series "Zoey 101" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • January 11, 2005: The game Resident Evil 4 is released.
  • January 14, 2005:
    • Coach Carter (2005) is released.
    • German fashion designer Rudolph Moshammer is found murdered at his mansion in Munich.
    • Photographs of Prince Harry wearing a Nazi costume are published.
    • It is announced that the English pop punk band "Busted" are splitting up.
  • January 15, 2005: The single "Candy Shop" is released by rapper 50 Cent.
  • January 18, 2005:
    • The first episode of the reality TV show "My Super Sweet 16" is aired on MTV.
    • Rapper The Game releases his debut studio album "The Documentary".
  • January 20, 2005: Jamaican dancehall star "Bogle" is shot dead outside of a gas station in Kingston.
  • January 21, 2005: The first episode of "American Dragon: Jake Long" is aired on Disney Channel.
  • January 23, 2005: American television host Johnny Carson passes away after suffering from emphysema.
  • January 24, 2005: Former Irish Justice Minister Ray Burke is sentenced to six months in prison for tax evasion.
  • January 25, 2005: AOL discontinues its Usenet service.
  • January 26, 2005: Soccer pundit Rodney Marsh is sacked by Sky Sports for making an on-air joke about the Asia tsunami disaster.
  • This date: January 30, 2005
  • January 31, 2005: Tiesto releases his song "Adagio for Strings".
  • February 6, 2005: Super Bowl XXXIX: The New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles by 24-21 at the Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • February 8, 2005: 50 Cent releases the single "Candy Shop".
  • February 10, 2005:
    • The engagement of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles is announced.
    • It is announced that NBA star Reggie Miller will retire at the end of the season.
  • February 11, 2005: Hitch (2005), starring Will Smith, is released in cinemas.
  • February 13, 2005: NBA star Karl Malone announces his retirement.
  • February 14, 2005: The video-sharing website YouTube is founded.
  • February 18, 2005: A ban on fox hunting comes into force in England and Wales.
  • February 21, 2005: The first episode of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is aired.
  • February 22, 2005: American rock band Blink-182 announce that they are going on an "indefinite hiatus".
  • February 24, 2005: 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford is abducted in Homosassa, Florida.
  • February 25, 2005: Serial killer Dennis Rader (BTK Killer) is arrested.
  • February 28, 2005: The trial of Michael Jackson begins in Santa Barbara County.
  • March 1, 2005: The video game "Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30" is released.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2005

In January 2005, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from January 2005.

My Super Sweet 16
My Super Sweet 16
House
House
Date My Mom
Date My Mom
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Joey
Joey
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Deadwood
Deadwood

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 30, 2005

If you were a kid on January 30, 2005, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long
Zoey 101
Zoey 101
The Backyardigans
The Backyardigans

Postcards from Buster
Postcards from Buster
Maya & Miguel
Maya & Miguel
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Unfabulous
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2005

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2005.

Resident Evil 4 2005
Resident Evil 4
World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 2004
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Halo 2 2004
Halo 2
Football Manager 2005 2004
Football Manager 2005
Killzone 2004
Killzone
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Were you born on January 30, 2005?

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 30, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 30.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt

US President Deceased
Born on January 30, 1882
He was not alive on this date.

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Actor
Born on January 30, 1930
He turned 75 on this day in 2005.

Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney

American politician
Born on January 30, 1941
He turned 64 on this day in 2005.

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Actor
Born on January 30, 1974
He turned 31 on this day in 2005.

Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama

Actor
Born on January 30, 1980
He turned 25 on this day in 2005.

Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch

Wrestler
Born on January 30, 1987
She turned 18 on this day in 2005.

Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas

Actor
Born on January 30, 1990
He turned 15 on this day in 2005.

Tyla

Tyla

Singer
Born on January 30, 2002
She turned 3 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 30, 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 30, 2005 was most likely conceived around May 9, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 30, 2005 is close to October 23, 2005.

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Stats for January 30, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 30, 2005:

  • 7,267 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,038 weeks have passed.
  • 627,868,800 seconds have passed since January 30, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 732,513,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 323,980,300,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 104,644,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 53,996,717 steps. That's roughly 23,999 miles.
  • 7,534,426 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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