Date: June 21, 2005
Seven people are killed and 151 wounded in a series of bombings by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants that hit Makati, Davao City, and General Santos, all in the Philippines. Date: February 14, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)…
Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan: Troops open fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates. Date: May 13, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Oregon…
Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur. Date: March 3, 2005 Read more on…
Hurricane Rita makes landfall in the United States, devastating portions of southwestern Louisiana and extreme southeastern Texas. Date: September 24, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 24 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Graniteville Train Collision Releases Chlorine Gas January 6,…
The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its ratification by Russia. Date: February 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Edgar Ray Killen Indicted for Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Murders, January 6, 2005Rigoberto Alpizar Shot…
Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European Union. Date: April 25, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Mandhradevi Temple Stampede Kills 258 in Maharashtra, India, January 25, 2005Buncefield…