Date: May 13, 2005
James Roszko murders four Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables during a drug bust at his property in Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, then commits suicide. This is the deadliest peace-time incident for the RCMP since 1885 and the North-West Rebellion. Date: March 3, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events…
In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional. Date: March 1, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 1 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005NHL Cancels 2004–05 Season…
Mahmoud Abbas wins the election to succeed Yasser Arafat as President of the Palestinian National Authority, replacing interim president Rawhi Fattouh. Date: January 9, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Philippines Bombings Kill 7,…
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling. Date: March 3, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Oregon Supreme Court Nullifies Same-Sex Marriage Licenses, April…
A train collision in Graniteville, South Carolina, United States, releases about 60 tons of chlorine gas. Date: January 6, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 6 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Pope Benedict XVI Inaugurated as 265th Catholic Church Pope…
Airbus A380 aircraft has its maiden test flight. Date: April 27, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 27 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Israel Hands Over Jericho to Palestinian Control, March 16, 2005Graniteville Train Collision Releases Chlorine Gas January 6,…