March 13th, 2005

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 13th, 2005.

• United States: Candy Shop - 50 Cent
• United Kingdom: Over And Over - Nelly ft Tim McGraw

Take me back to March 13th, 2005!

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is March 13th, 2005, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

Spring has started to creep in, and the days are beginning to get longer. In America, the song Candy Shop by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Over And Over by Nelly ft Tim McGraw is the number-one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Robots is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Royle Family", "The Shield", and "Cold Case".

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. Satirical factoids about actor Chuck Norris are extremely popular at the moment. These "Chuck Norris Facts" consist of absurd hyperbolic claims about Norris' toughness. The trial of pop star Michael Jackson for child molestation is attracting international media attention.

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. People are playing video games such as "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow", "The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap", "World of Warcraft", and "Fight Night Round 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Ed, Edd n Eddy", "My Life as a Teenage Robot", "LazyTown", and "Veronica Mars".

Children are playing with toys such as Betty Spaghetty (doll), Barbie B-Book Laptop, RoboSapien (toy robot), and Furreal Luv Cubs.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 13th, 2005.

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  The trial of Michael Jackson.

  The trial of pop singer Michael Jackson was taking place in Santa Barbara County. Jackson stood accused of child molestation and four counts of intoxicating a minor to molest him. The trial began on February 28th, 2005. It ended on June 13th, 2005, after Jackson was found not guilty.

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  Chuck Norris Facts.

  Satirical factoids called "Chuck Norris Facts" began to take off in popularity in 2005.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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."

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  Kelly Brook.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Crash.

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

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  Bebo.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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."

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  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.

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  Landline phones begin to die out.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

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

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  MSN Messenger and AIM.

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

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• This date fell on a weekend.
• 18 years, 6 months, and 7 days have passed since March 13th, 2005.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 10 of 2005.
• Leap Year: 2005 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on March 13th, 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 1110672000.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 13th, 2005.

• February 11th, 2005: Hitch (2005), starring Will Smith, is released in cinemas.
• February 13th, 2005: NBA star Karl Malone announces his retirement.
• February 14th, 2005: The video-sharing website YouTube is founded.
• February 18th, 2005: A ban on fox hunting comes into force in England and Wales.
• February 22nd, 2005: American rock band Blink-182 announce that they are going on an "indefinite hiatus".
• February 24th, 2005: 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford is abducted in Homosassa, Florida.
• February 25th, 2005: Serial killer Dennis Rader (BTK Killer) is arrested.
• February 28th, 2005: The trial of Michael Jackson begins in Santa Barbara County.
• March 1st, 2005: The video game "Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30" is released.
• March 4th, 2005: Martha Stewart is released from prison.
• March 4th, 2005: Rapper 50 Cent releases his second studio album, The Massacre.
• March 10th, 2005: American blues singer Jackie Neal is shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
• March 10th, 2005: Bianca Piper (13) goes missing in Foley, Missouri.
• This date: March 13th, 2005
• March 14th, 2005: The song "Is This the Way to Amarillo" is released.
• March 14th, 2005: The first episode of the finance television program "Mad Money" is aired on CNBC.
• March 15th, 2005: The song "Hollaback Girl" is released by Gwen Stefani.
• March 18th, 2005: The teen sitcom "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" premiers on the Disney Channel.
• March 19th, 2005: The body of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford is found in Homosassa, Florida.
• March 24th, 2005: The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is released in North America.
• March 24th, 2005: The first episode of The Office (American version) is aired on TV.
• March 27th, 2005: The first episode of Grey's Anatomy is aired.
• March 29th, 2005: The song "We Belong Together" is released by Mariah Carey.
• March 29th, 2005: American lawyer Johnnie Cochran passes away from a brain tumor.
• March 31st, 2005: A brain-damaged woman named Terri Schiavo dies after several years of legal battles to keep her alive in a vegetative state.
• April 1st, 2005: Sin City (2005) is released.
• April 2nd, 2005: Pope John Paul II passes away.
• April 2nd, 2005: Newcastle teammates Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer are both sent off for fighting with each other.
• April 3rd, 2005: WrestleMania 21: Batista defeats Triple H at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
• April 3rd, 2005: WrestleMania 21: John Cena wins the WWE Championship after defeating John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
• April 6th, 2005: The first episode of the reality TV show "Meet the Barkers" is aired on MTV.
• April 8th, 2005: The funeral of Pope John Paul II takes place.
• April 9th, 2005: Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are married.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 13th, 2005, will have the star sign Pisces.
• Zodiac Element: Water.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2005 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
• Native American Zodiac: March 13th, 2005 falls under the Wolf.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
• Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

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).

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 March 13th, 2011, instead.

Weather on March 13th, 2005.

Historical weather information for March 13th, 2005.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 6.6 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 24.0 degrees Fahrenheit. -4.44 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 1.27cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 3.72 degrees Celsius.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on March 13th, 2005 was most likely conceived around June 20th, 2004.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 13th, 2005 is close to December 4th, 2005.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about March 13th, 2005.

• 6,766 days have passed since this date.
• 966 weeks have passed.
• 584,578,800 seconds have passed since March 13th, 2005.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 682,008,600 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 301,642,660,800 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 97,429,800 times.
• You have taken approximately 50,273,777 steps. That's roughly 22,344 miles!
• Since this date, 7,014,946 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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