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July 17, 2005

July 17, 2005, was a Sunday. It was 19 years, 5 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 17, 2005:

  • United States: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey
  • United Kingdom: "Ghetto Gospel" by 2Pac ft. Elton John

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 17, 2005

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
  • Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
  • Don't Phunk With My Heart - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Inside Your Heaven - Carrie Underwood
  • Inside Your Heaven - Bo Bice
Play the top singles 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.
Fantastic Four

Top movie

The movie "Fantastic Four" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 7,099 days ago. Approximately 237 months have passed. It was the 198th day of 2005, in week 28. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on July 17, 2005, are now 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 79 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 17, 2005

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is July 17, 2005, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer of 2005 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ghetto Gospel" by 2Pac ft. Elton John is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Fantastic Four 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 "Stargate SG-1", "MythBusters", "The O.C.", and "Joey". 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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lloyd Avery II, Tara Correa-McMullen, Rosa Parks, and Eddie Guerrero would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal", "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3", "Half-Life 2", and "Guild Wars".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "ChalkZone", "Teen Titans", and "My Life as a Teenage Robot". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 2, Beyblades (spinning top toys), Baby Annabell, and the PSP.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 17, 2005, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 17, 2005 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 17, 2005.

  • Team Aniston VS Team Jolie.

    Team Aniston VS Team Jolie

    The divorce of actor Brad Pitt and Friends actress Jennifer Aniston continued to dominate celebrity gossip magazines and websites throughout 2005. When the couple announced their split in January, the media began speculating about whether Pitt had cheated on his wife with Jolie, who had starred alongside him in the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". In the months that followed, fans continued to split themselves into two teams: Team Aniston and Team Jolie.
  • Chuck Norris Facts.

    Chuck Norris Facts

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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 17, 2005.

  • June 17, 2005: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announce that they are engaged.
  • June 18, 2005: Actor David Tennant makes his first appearance as the new Doctor Who.
  • June 21, 2005: Battlefield 2 is released.
  • June 23, 2005:
    • The San Antonio Spurs win the 2005 NBA Finals after defeating the Detroit Pistons 4-3.
    • Social news website Reddit is founded.
  • June 24, 2005: Lionel Messi signs his first senior contract at Barcelona.
  • June 28, 2005:
    • American billionaire Malcolm Glazer purchases Manchester United.
    • The Q&A website "Yahoo! Answers" is launched.
    • The Milwaukee Bucks select Andrew Bogut in the 2005 NBA draft.
  • June 29, 2005:
    • War of the Worlds (2005), starring Tom Cruise, is released in movie theaters.
    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are married.
  • June 30, 2005: Ireland: The M50 motorway is completed.
  • July 1, 2005: Singer Luther Vandross passes away after a heart attack.
  • July 5, 2005: The single "Gold Digger" is released by rapper Kanye West.
  • July 7, 2005: The July 7th attacks occur in London, England.
  • July 8, 2005:
    • Fantastic Four (2005) is released.
    • British horror film The Descent (2005) is released.
    • The last episode of the animated series "Jackie Chan Adventures" is aired on TV.
  • July 9, 2005: Ireland: Oxegen 2005 takes place at Punchestown Racecourse. Green Day, The Frames, Snoop Dogg and the Foo Fighters are among the acts that play.
  • July 10, 2005: The first episode of "Hogan Knows Best" is aired.
  • July 15, 2005:
    • The movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), starring Johnny Depp, is released in movie theaters.
    • The comedy movie Wedding Crashers (2005) is released in cinemas.
  • July 16, 2005: J. K. Rowling publishes her sixth novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.".
  • This date: July 17, 2005
  • July 19, 2005: Rupert Murdoch's News Corp purchases MySpace for $580 million.
  • July 20, 2005: Same-sex marriage is legalized in Canada.
  • July 22, 2005:
    • The Island (2005) is released.
    • A Brazilian man called Jean Charles de Menezes is shot dead by police on the London Underground after he is wrongly suspected of being a terrorist.
  • July 26, 2005: 5,000 people lose their lives after nearly 40 inches of rain falls in Mumbai, India.
  • July 28, 2005:
    • The Provisional IRA officially calls an end to its armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland.
    • The sketch comedy and improv game show "Wild 'n Out" debuts on MTV.
  • July 31, 2005: Dolores McNamara wins a €115 million EuroMillions jackpot.
  • August 4, 2005: The first episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is aired.
  • August 5, 2005: The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) is released.
  • August 7, 2005: TV anchor and journalist Peter Jennings dies from lung cancer at the age of 67.
  • August 8, 2005: Mattafix release the song "Big City Life".
  • August 9, 2005: Nickelback release their single "Photograph".
  • August 12, 2005: Anthony Hutton wins the 6th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • August 14, 2005: Football: Michael Essien signs for Chelsea.
  • August 15, 2005: Soccer: Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira joins Juventus.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on July 17, 2005

People in July 2005 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from July 2005.

Hogan Knows Best
Hogan Knows Best
Meet the Barkers
Meet the Barkers
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2005

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
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
Toys

Toys in 2005

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The PSP
The PSP
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2005.

Battlefield 2 2005
Battlefield 2
Guild Wars 2005
Guild Wars
Psychonauts 2005
Psychonauts
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game 2005
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 2005
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
God of War 2005
God of War
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 2005
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Fight Night Round 2 2005
Fight Night Round 2
Tekken 5 2005
Tekken 5
Gran Turismo 4 2005
Gran Turismo 4
Resident Evil 4 2005
Resident Evil 4
World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft

Were you born on July 17, 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 July 17, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 17.

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

Actor
Born on July 17, 1952
He turned 53 on this day in 2005.

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel

German Chancellor
Born on July 17, 1954
She turned 51 on this day in 2005.

John Ventimiglia

John Ventimiglia

Actor
Born on July 17, 1963
He turned 42 on this day in 2005.

Natasha Hamilton

Natasha Hamilton

Atomic Kitten
Born on July 17, 1982
She turned 23 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on July 17, 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 July 17, 2005 was most likely conceived around October 24, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 17, 2005 is close to April 9, 2006.

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Stats for July 17, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 17, 2005:

  • 7,099 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,014 weeks have passed.
  • 613,357,200 seconds have passed since July 17, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 715,583,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 316,492,315,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 102,226,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 52,748,719 steps. That's roughly 23,444 miles.
  • 7,360,286 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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