Date: August 14, 2005
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is elected president of Liberia and becomes the first woman to lead an African country. Date: November 23, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 23 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Airbus A380 Unveiled in Toulouse, France -…
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…
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 2005Mandhradevi…
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 2005Vanity Fair Reveals Mark Felt as…
YouTube is launched by a group of college students, eventually becoming the largest video sharing website in the world and a main source for viral videos. Date: February 14, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
XCOR Aerospace makes the first crewed rocket aircraft delivery of U.S. Mail in Kern County, California. Date: December 3, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 3 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Israel Hands Over Jericho to Palestinian Control, March 16,…