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January 3, 2005

January 3, 2005, was a Monday. It was 19 years, 9 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 3, 2005:

  • United States: "Let Me Love You" by Mario
  • United Kingdom: "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid 20

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 3, 2005

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

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

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Meet the Fockers" was at the top of the box office on January 3, 2005.

Facts

This date occurred 7,242 days ago. Approximately 241 months have passed. It was the 3rd day of 2005, in week 01. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on January 3, 2005, are now 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 80 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 3, 2005

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 3, 2005, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

People are starting to return back to work and school after the Christmas holidays. In America, the song "Let Me Love You" by Mario is at the top of the singles charts, while "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid 20 is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Meet the Fockers 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 "ER", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Scrubs", and "Date My Mom". 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 Lamont Bentley, Johnnie Cochran, Pope John Paul II, and Luther Vandross would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Counter-Strike: Source", "FIFA Football 2005", and "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bear in the Big Blue House", "Invader Zim", "The Cramp Twins", and "Veronica Mars".

Children are playing with toys such as Betty Spaghetty (doll), Baby Annabell, Furreal Luv Cubs, and 20Q.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 3, 2005, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • 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 3, 2005 falls under the Goose.
  • 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 3, 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.
  • 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

    2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

    On December 26th, 2004, over 227,000 people were killed after a devastating tsunami struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and a number of other countries near the Indian Ocean.
  • 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 3, 2005.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 3, 2005.

  • December 6, 2004: Internet culture: The viral video "Numa Numa Dance" is released.
  • December 7, 2004: 2Pac's posthumous album "Loyal to the Game" is released.
  • December 8, 2004: Pantera founder Dimebag Darrell is shot and killed onstage.
  • December 10, 2004: The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • December 11, 2004:
    • Steve Brookstein wins The X Factor.
    • Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 13, 2004:
    • Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko is awarded the 2004 Ballon d'Or.
    • Jay-Z and Linkin Park release the song "Numb/Encore".
  • December 14, 2004: Gwen Stefani releases the song "Rich Girl".
  • December 15, 2004:
    • Million Dollar Baby (2004) is released in cinemas.
    • UK politics: Home Secretary David Blunkett resigns amid allegations that he fast-tracked a visa application for his ex-lover's nanny.
  • December 20, 2004: £26.5 million is stolen from the headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • December 21, 2004: National Treasure (2004), starring Nicholas Cage, is released in cinemas.
  • December 26, 2004: 230,000 people are killed when an earthquake in the Indian Ocean causes a tsunami.
  • This date: January 3, 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.
  • January 30, 2005: The first free Parliamentary elections in Iraq since 1958 take place.
  • January 31, 2005: Tiesto releases his song "Adagio for Strings".

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 2005

Television shows that people were watching in January 2005:

TV shows from January 2005.

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
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride

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 January 2005

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

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
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Dave the Barbarian
Dave the Barbarian
Toys

Toys in 2005

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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.

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
FIFA Football 2005 2004
FIFA Football 2005

Were you born on January 3, 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 3, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 3.

J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

Author Deceased
Born on January 3, 1892
He was not alive on this date.

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Actor Deceased
Born on January 3, 1930
He turned 75 on this day in 2005.

Jim Ross

Jim Ross

WWE commentator
Born on January 3, 1952
He turned 53 on this day in 2005.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Actor
Born on January 3, 1956
He turned 49 on this day in 2005.

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Formula One driver
Born on January 3, 1969
He turned 36 on this day in 2005.

Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans

Soccer player
Born on January 3, 1988
He turned 17 on this day in 2005.

Jisoo

Jisoo

South Korean singer
Born on January 3, 1995
She turned 10 on this day in 2005.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh

Actress
Born on January 3, 1996
She turned 9 on this day in 2005.

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg

Environmental activist
Born on January 3, 2003
She turned 2 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 3, 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 3, 2005 was most likely conceived around April 12, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 3, 2005 is close to September 26, 2005.

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Stats for January 3, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 3, 2005:

  • 7,242 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,034 weeks have passed.
  • 625,708,800 seconds have passed since January 3, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 729,993,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 322,865,740,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 104,284,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 53,810,957 steps. That's roughly 23,916 miles.
  • 7,508,506 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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