Date: May 13, 2005
The dwarf planet Eris is discovered by Palomar Observatory-based astronomers, later motivating the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term planet for the first time. Date: January 5, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Following a 31-year wait, Australia defeats Uruguay in a penalty shootout to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Date: November 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 16 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Elected Liberia’s First…
The first YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo", is published by co-founder Jawed Karim. Date: April 23, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 23 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Israel Hands Over Jericho to Palestinian Control – March 16,…
Three bombs explode in the Naama Bay area of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, killing 88 people. Date: July 23, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Airbus A380 Unveiled in Toulouse, France, January 18, 2005UK…
The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1. Date: July 4, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 4 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Kyoto Protocol Enters into Force After Russia Ratification – February 16, 2005Bulgaria and Romania Sign EU…
The first direct commercial flights from mainland China (from Guangzhou) to Taiwan since 1949 arrived in Taipei. Shortly afterwards, a China Airlines flight lands in Beijing. Date: January 29, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 29 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…