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October 23, 2005

October 23, 2005, was a Sunday. It was 19 years and 2 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Popular songs

On October 23, 2005, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Gold Digger" by Kanye West & Jamie Foxx
  • United Kingdom: "Push The Button" by Sugababes

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 23, 2005

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
  • Photograph - Nickelback
  • Shake It Off - Mariah Carey
  • My Humps - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Like You - Bow Wow Featuring Ciara
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.
Doom

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Doom".

Facts

This date occurred 7,001 days ago. Approximately 233 months have passed. It was the 296th day of 2005, in week 42. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on October 23, 2005, are now 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 78 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 23, 2005

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is October 23, 2005, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 2005 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations.

In America, the song "Gold Digger" by Kanye West & Jamie Foxx is at the top of the singles charts, while "Push The Button" by Sugababes is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Doom 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", "Alias", "The Wire", and "Grey's Anatomy". 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 Eddie Guerrero, Pat Morita, George Best, and Richard Pryor would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater", "Gran Turismo 4", "Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30", and "Guild Wars". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "7th Heaven", "Bear in the Big Blue House", "Drake & Josh", and "Everybody Hates Chris".

Children are playing with toys such as VideoNow (portable player), Ello Creation System, Cosmolight Alien Eggs, and InteracTV.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 23, 2005, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 23, 2005 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 23, 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 October 23, 2005.

  • September 23, 2005: A History of Violence (2005) is released in movie theaters.
  • September 24, 2005: Hurricane Rita hits the United States.
  • September 26, 2005:
    • The Pussycat Dolls release their single "Stickwitu".
    • Basement Jaxx release their song "Do Your Thing" in the UK.
  • September 27, 2005: Pop rock band "Panic! at the Disco" release their debut album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out".
  • September 30, 2005: The biographical film "Capote", starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, is released in movie theaters.
  • October 4, 2005: Actress Lindsay Lohan crashes into a van in Los Angeles.
  • October 5, 2005: The first "Twilight" book is published by author Stephenie Meyer.
  • October 6, 2005: Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise announce that they are expecting a child after dating for six months.
  • October 7, 2005:
    • Australian serial killer David Birnie commits suicide in prison.
    • Comedian Charles Rocket commits suicide at the age of 56.
  • October 8, 2005: An earthquake in Kashmir kills 100,000 people.
  • October 14, 2005: Soccer: Irish midfielder Roy Keane announces his retirement from international football.
  • October 17, 2005: "The Warriors" is released for the PS2 and Xbox.
  • October 18, 2005: The video game "Shadow of the Colossus" is released.
  • October 19, 2005: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.
  • October 21, 2005:
    • Nanny McPhee (2005) is released in cinemas.
    • Actress Tara Correa-McMullen is shot dead at the age of 16.
  • October 22, 2005: 117 people die after Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashes shortly after taking off from Lagos, Nigeria.
  • This date: October 23, 2005
  • October 24, 2005:
    • Activist Rosa Parks passes away at the age of 92.
    • Westlife release the song "You Raise Me Up".
    • The online game "Club Penguin" is launched.
  • October 25, 2005:
    • The game Call of Duty 2 is released.
    • Resident Evil 4 is released on the PlayStation 2.
  • October 28, 2005: Disney's animated film "Chicken Little" is released in movie theaters.
  • October 31, 2005: Making a Murderer: Photographer Teresa Halbach disappears in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
  • November 1, 2005: The game Call of Duty 2: Big Red One is released.
  • November 4, 2005: The film Jarhead (2005) is released.
  • November 8, 2005: The video game Guitar Hero is released on the PlayStation 2.
  • November 11, 2005:
    • Actor Keith Andes commits suicide at his home in Santa Clarita, California.
    • Making a Murderer: Steven Avery is charged with the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.
  • November 12, 2005: American rapper Chamillionaire releases his single Ridin'.
  • November 13, 2005: WWE wrestler Eddie Guerrero dies of acute heart failure.
  • November 17, 2005: The game "50 Cent: Bulletproof" is released.
  • November 18, 2005:
    • The film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) is released.
    • Walk the Line (2005) is released in movie theaters.
    • Soccer: Roy Keane unexpectedly leaves Manchester United.
  • November 21, 2005: Kate DeAraugo wins Australian Idol 2005.
  • November 22, 2005:
    • Fort Minor releases the album "The Rising Tied".
    • The Xbox 360 is released.
    • Angela Merkel is sworn in as Germany's first woman chancellor.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 2005

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

TV shows from October 2005.

How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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

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 October 2005

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

Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!

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
Toys

Toys in 2005

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

Magnetix
Magnetix
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
Dora's Talking House
Dora's Talking House
InteracTV
InteracTV
Peek-a-Blocks
Peek-a-Blocks
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2005.

Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires III
Shadow of the Colossus 2005
Shadow of the Colossus
F.E.A.R. 2005
F.E.A.R.
FIFA 06 2005
FIFA 06
Fahrenheit 2005
Fahrenheit
Nintendogs 2005
Nintendogs
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

Were you born on October 23, 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 October 23, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 23.

Pele

Pele

Brazilian soccer player Deceased
Born on October 23, 1940
He turned 65 on this day in 2005.

Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al Yankovic

Singer
Born on October 23, 1959
He turned 46 on this day in 2005.

Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace

Television host
Born on October 23, 1959
She turned 46 on this day in 2005.

Robert Trujillo

Robert Trujillo

Metallica
Born on October 23, 1964
He turned 41 on this day in 2005.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Actor
Born on October 23, 1976
He turned 29 on this day in 2005.

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke

Actress
Born on October 23, 1986
She turned 19 on this day in 2005.

Fabinho

Fabinho

Soccer player
Born on October 23, 1993
He turned 12 on this day in 2005.

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg

Actress
Born on October 23, 1998
She turned 7 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 23, 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 October 23, 2005 was most likely conceived around January 30, 2005.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 23, 2005 is close to July 16, 2006.

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Stats for October 23, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 23, 2005:

  • 7,001 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,000 weeks have passed.
  • 604,890,000 seconds have passed since October 23, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 705,705,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 312,123,240,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 100,815,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 52,020,540 steps. That's roughly 23,120 miles.
  • 7,258,680 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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