King Gyanendra Nepal Coup d’État Seizes Democracy February 1, 2005

A passenger train from Sucha Beskidzka to Żywiec in Poland loses its brakes while on a steep downhill part of the route. It is stopped in a controlled collision in Świnna by a train travelling in opposite direction. 2 drivers and 6 passengers are injured. Date: December 19, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅…

The Civil Marriage Act legalizes same-sex marriage in Canada. Date: July 20, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005U.S. Supreme Court Bans Juvenile Execution in Roper v. Simmons, March 1, 2005Sudan Peace Agreement Ends…

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…

West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, crashes in Machiques, Venezuela, killing all 160 people on board. Date: August 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Steve Fossett First Solo Non-Stop Around-the-World…

Mumbai, India receives 99.5cm of rain (39.17 inches) within 24 hours, resulting in floods killing over 5,000 people. Date: July 26, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Edgar Ray Killen Convicted of Manslaughter in Civil…

Vanity Fair reveals that Mark Felt was "Deep Throat". Date: May 31, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005NHL Cancels 2004–05 Season and Playoffs, February 16, 2005Philippines Bombings Kill 7, Injure 151 – February…