The dwarf planet Makemake is discovered by a team led by astronomer Michael E. Brown at the Palomar Observatory. Date: March 31, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 31 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
An earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a magnitude of 8.6 and killing over 1000 people. Date: March 28, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 28 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
Around 200,000 to 300,000 Taiwanese demonstrate in Taipei in opposition to the Anti-Secession Law of China. Date: March 26, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 26 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
Israel officially hands over Jericho to Palestinian control. Date: March 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 16 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
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…
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling. Date: March 3, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 3 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
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…
In Roper v. Simmons, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the execution of juveniles found guilty of any crime is unconstitutional. Date: March 1, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 1 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On This Day (Today)
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)
Spain becomes the first country to vote in a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout. Date: February 20, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 20 đ Events on this day in 2005 đ On…