2005⚡ Event
Dwarf Planet Eris Discovered
The dwarf planet Eris was discovered by a team using images from the Samuel Oschin telescope at Palomar Observatory.
sciencespace
What Happened in 2005?
Explore 83 historical moments from 2005 — 33 events, 50 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2005(33)
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Queen Margrethe II unveils memorial for MS Hans Hedtoft victims
Queen Margrethe II unveiled a memorial in Copenhagen to the 95 passengers and crew who perished on the Danish ocean liner MS Hans Hedtoft. The event occurred forty-six years after the ship's sinking.
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Azerbaijan Redenomination Decree
President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on the redenomination of Azerbaijan's currency. One new manat was made equal to 5000 old manats.
politicseconomics
2005⚡ Event
YouTube Founded
The online video platform YouTube was founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim.
technologyentertainment
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Terri Schiavo Feeding Tube Removal
A court order led to the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, sparking a global debate on euthanasia.
lawmedicinephilosophy
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Texas City refinery explosion
A fire and explosion at an oil refinery in Texas City killed 15 workers.
disastertechnologyeconomics
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Jalal Talabani elected President of Iraq
Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani was elected by the National Assembly as the first non-Arab president of Iraq.
politics
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Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall.
politicsentertainment
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Airbus A380 maiden flight
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France.
technology
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Pope Benedict XVI begins beatification process for John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI initiated the beatification process for his predecessor Pope John Paul II. He waived the standard five-year waiting period after the nominee's death.
religion
2005⚡ Event
Assassination Attempt on George W. Bush
On May 10, 2005, Vladimir Arutyunian attempted to assassinate U.S. President George W. Bush and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in Tbilisi with a grenade that failed to detonate.
politics
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Andijan massacre
Uzbek troops fired on protesters in Andijan, resulting in a massacre with an estimated death toll ranging from 187 to 1,500.
politicslaw
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Debuts
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion publicly debuted at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It was a highly anticipated release in the video game industry.
technologyentertainment
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Kingda Ka roller coaster opens
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It offered thrill-seekers an unprecedented ride experience.
entertainment
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Natalee Holloway Disappears in Aruba
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared while on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba.
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Deep Throat Revealed
A Vanity Fair article revealed that the secret informant known as "Deep Throat" was former FBI associate director Mark Felt.
politicslaw
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United States Grand Prix reduced to six cars
Only six race cars competed in the United States Grand Prix after Michelin-shod entrants withdrew due to safety concerns.
sportsdisaster
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Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain after a law passed by the Cortes Generales came into effect.
lawpolitics
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IRA ends armed campaign
The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced the formal end of its armed campaign. The goal was to overthrow British rule in Northern Ireland and create a united Ireland.
politicswar
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Birmingham tornado
Britain's costliest tornado struck Birmingham, injuring 39 people. It caused £40 million of damage across the city.
disaster
2005⚡ Event
Mauritanian Coup
Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
politicswar
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Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash
Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed into a mountain north of Marathon, Greece, killing all 121 people on board.
disastertechnology
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Helsinki Agreement Signed
The Helsinki Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of Indonesia was signed, ending more than 28 years of fighting.
politicswar
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Tornado Outbreak in Ontario
Thunderstorms in southern Ontario, Canada, spawned at least three tornadoes, causing over C$500 million in damage.
disaster
2005⚡ Event
Corrupted Blood Incident
A software bug caused a simulated pandemic in the online video game World of Warcraft, serving as a model for epidemiologists to understand how human interaction influences disease outbreaks.
technologyscienceentertainment
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John Roberts becomes Chief Justice of the United States
John Roberts became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. He would be the first Chief Justice to serve for twenty years since Melville Fuller in 1908.
politicslaw
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Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons published
The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published controversial cartoons depicting Muhammad, sparking international protests.
politicsreligionentertainment
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Typhoon Longwang makes landfall
Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in that year to impact the country.
disaster
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Hurricane Wilma
Hurricane Wilma became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record with a minimum atmospheric pressure of 882 mbar.
disaster
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Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crash
Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed in Ogun State, Nigeria, killing all 117 people on board.
disastertechnology
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Discovery of Pluto's Moons Nix and Hydra Announced
The discovery of the Plutonian moons Nix and Hydra was announced, based on Hubble Space Telescope photographs.
sciencespace
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Haditha massacre
During the Iraq War, a group of United States Marines massacred 25 unarmed civilians in the town of Haditha.
warpolitics
2005⚡ Event
Archbishop of York Enthronement
John Sentamu was enthroned as Archbishop of York, becoming the first black archbishop in the Church of England.
religion
Born in 2005(50)
2005🎂 Birth
Prince Hashem of Jordan born
Prince Hashem, the second son of King Abdullah II of Jordan, was born.
politics
2005🎂 Birth
Ella Anderson
Ella Anderson, an American actress, was born. She has appeared in various film and television productions.
entertainment
2005🎂 Birth
Reed Baker-Whiting
Birth of Reed Baker-Whiting, an American professional footballer.
sports
2005🎂 Birth
Kylie Cantrall
American actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and social media personality.
entertainment
Deaths in 2005(0)
No deaths recorded for 2005.
Dates in 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2005?
- 2005 saw 83 notable historical moments, including 33 events, 50 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2005?
- Key events of 2005 include: Dwarf Planet Eris Discovered, Queen Margrethe II unveils memorial for MS Hans Hedtoft victims, Azerbaijan Redenomination Decree.
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