2005
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI on the second day of the papal conclave
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI on the second day of the papal conclave
2005 in History
23 events found for 2005
2005
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France
2005
Pope Benedict XVI began the beatification process for his predecessor Pope John Paul II, waiving the standard five years
Pope Benedict XVI began the beatification process for his predecessor Pope John Paul II, waiving the standard five years
2005
Uzbek Interior Ministry and State Security Service troops fired at protesters in Andijan, killing between 187 and 1,500
Uzbek Interior Ministry and State Security Service troops fired at protesters in Andijan, killing between 187 and 1,500
2005
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion publicly debuted at the Electronic Entertainment Expo
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion publicly debuted at the Electronic Entertainment Expo
2005
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U
2005
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared while on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared while on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba
2005
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba
2005
A Vanity Fair article revealed that the secret informant known as "Deep Throat", who had provided information about the
A Vanity Fair article revealed that the secret informant known as "Deep Throat", who had provided information about the
2005
Only six race cars competed in the United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana,
Only six race cars competed in the United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana,
2005
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain with the coming into effect of a law passed by the Cortes Generales.
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain with the coming into effect of a law passed by the Cortes Generales.
2005
The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced the formal end of its armed campaign to overthrow British rule in…
The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced the formal end of its armed campaign to overthrow British rule in…
2005
Britain's costliest tornado struck Birmingham, injuring 39 people and causing £40 million of damage across the city.
Britain's costliest tornado struck Birmingham, injuring 39 people and causing £40 million of damage across the city.
2005
Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while he attended the funeral of…
Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while he attended the funeral of…
2005
Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed into a mountain north of Marathon, Greece, killing all 121 people on board.
Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed into a mountain north of Marathon, Greece, killing all 121 people on board.
2005
Thunderstorms in southern Ontario, Canada, spawned at least three tornadoes that caused over C$500 million in damage.
Thunderstorms in southern Ontario, Canada, spawned at least three tornadoes that caused over C$500 million in damage.
2005
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashed shortly after take-off in Indonesia due to pilot error, killing 100 out of the 117…
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashed shortly after take-off in Indonesia due to pilot error, killing 100 out of the 117…
2005
A software bug caused a simulated pandemic in the online video game World of Warcraft, serving as a model for…
A software bug caused a simulated pandemic in the online video game World of Warcraft, serving as a model for…
2005
John Roberts became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States; he would be the first Chief Justice to serve for…
John Roberts became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States; he would be the first Chief Justice to serve for…