Date: June 19, 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 â đ Other events on January 5 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today) More events…
A solar eclipse occurs, visible over areas of the Pacific Ocean and Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. Date: April 8, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 8 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Margaret Wilson…
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 â đ Other events on March 3 đ Events…
The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004â05 regular season and playoffs. Date: February 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 16 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 2005James Roszko Kills Four RCMP Constables in Alberta, March 3, 2005Vanity Fair Reveals…
The 6.4 Mw⯠Zarand earthquake shakes the Kerman province of Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), leaving 612 people dead and 1,411 injured. Date: February 22, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 22 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today) More events…
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 â đ Other events on January 9 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Canada Introduces Civil Marriage…