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December 11, 2005

December 11, 2005, was a Sunday. It was 18 years, 11 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on December 11, 2005?

  • The 2005 Cronulla race riots begin in Sydney, Australia.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 11, 2005:

  • United States: "Run It" by Chris Brown
  • United Kingdom: "Hung Up" by Madonna

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 11, 2005

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

  • Run It! - Chris Brown
  • Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
  • My Humps - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Laffy Taffy - D4L
  • Soul Survivor - Young Jeezy Featuring Akon
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.
The Chronicles of Narnia

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Chronicles of Narnia" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 6,934 days ago. Approximately 231 months have passed. It was the 345th day of 2005, in week 49. The decade was the 2000s. The end of 2005 was just 20 days away. People who were born on December 11, 2005, are now 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 77 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 11, 2005

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is December 11, 2005, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The Christmas season of 2005 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Run It" by Chris Brown is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hung Up" by Madonna is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Chronicles of Narnia 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 "24", "CSI: Miami", "The O.C.", and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". 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 John Spencer, Chris Penn, J Dilla, and Proof would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3", "Gran Turismo 4", "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory", and "F.E.A.R.".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "ChalkZone", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "Postcards from Buster", and "Avatar: The Last Airbender". Children are playing with toys such as Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Barbie B-Book Laptop, Mighty Beanz, and Magnetix.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 11, 2005, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2005 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 11, 2005 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 11, 2005.

  • Christmas 2005.

    Christmas 2005

    The Christmas period of 2005 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • The growth of YouTube.

    The growth of YouTube

    A new video-sharing website called YouTube was taking off. In December 2005, the website received 8 million views per day. By July 2006, over 65,000 videos were being uploaded to YouTube on a daily basis.
  • The Xbox 360 is released.

    The Xbox 360 is released

    On November 22nd, 2005, Microsoft released the "Xbox 360" video game console.
  • 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.
  • 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 December 11, 2005.

  • 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.
  • November 24, 2005: Actor Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (Mr. Miyagi) dies at the age of 73.
  • November 25, 2005:
    • Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson announce that they are separating after 3 years of marriage.
    • Football legend George Best passes away.
  • November 28, 2005:
    • Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho is awarded the 2005 Ballon d'Or.
    • Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese are married.
  • November 29, 2005: Chris Brown releases his debut self-titled album "Chris Brown".
  • December 3, 2005: Adobe purchases the graphics company Macromedia (Flash and Dreamweaver).
  • December 6, 2005: UK politics: David Cameron becomes the new leader of the Conservative Party.
  • December 8, 2005: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) is released.
  • December 9, 2005: Brokeback Mountain (2005) is released in movie theaters.
  • December 10, 2005: Comedian Richard Pryor dies from a heart attack at the age of 65.
  • This date: December 11, 2005
  • December 13, 2005: Rapper Chamillionaire release his single "Ridin'".
  • December 15, 2005:
    • The YouTube website is officially launched.
    • Soccer: Scottish side Celtic announce the signing of Roy Keane.
  • December 16, 2005:
    • The movie King Kong (2005) is released.
    • Actor John Spencer dies from a heart attack.
  • December 17, 2005:
    • Shane Ward is crowned winner of The X Factor.
    • Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 19, 2005: The American game show "Deal or No Deal" premieres on NBC.
  • December 23, 2005: The movie Munich (2005) is released.
  • January 4, 2006: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a severe stroke.
  • January 6, 2006:
    • The horror movie Hostel (2005) is released in cinemas.
    • Match Point (2005) is released.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 11, 2005

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 11, 2005:

TV shows from December 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 December 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

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2005.

Mario Kart DS 2005
Mario Kart DS
Guitar Hero 2005
Guitar Hero
Call of Duty 2 2005
Call of Duty 2
Civilization IV 2005
Civilization IV
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
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

Were you born on December 11, 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 December 11, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 11.

Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson

Musician
Born on December 11, 1954
He turned 51 on this day in 2005.

DJ Yella

DJ Yella

Rapper
Born on December 11, 1961
He turned 44 on this day in 2005.

Mos Def

Mos Def

Rapper
Born on December 11, 1973
He turned 32 on this day in 2005.

Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio

Wrestler
Born on December 11, 1974
He turned 31 on this day in 2005.

Rider Strong

Rider Strong

Actor
Born on December 11, 1979
He turned 26 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 11, 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 December 11, 2005 was most likely conceived around March 20, 2005.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 11, 2005 is close to September 3, 2006.

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Stats for December 11, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 11, 2005:

  • 6,934 days have passed since this date.
  • 990 weeks have passed.
  • 599,097,600 seconds have passed since December 11, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 698,947,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 309,134,361,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 99,849,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 51,522,394 steps. That's roughly 22,899 miles.
  • 7,189,171 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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