Israel Hands Over Jericho to Palestinian Control, March 16, 2005
Israel officially hands over Jericho to Palestinian control. Date: March 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 16 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Margaret Wilson Elected Speaker, New Zealand’s All-Women Leadership Era Begins March 3, 2005
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…
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Steve Fossett First Solo Nonstop Refueling-Free Flight Around the World, March 3, 2005
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 → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
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James Roszko Kills Four RCMP Constables in Alberta, March 3, 2005
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 → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events…
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Roper v. Simmons Ends Juvenile Execution, Supreme Court Rules March 1, 2005
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 → 📅 Other events on March 1 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Zarand Earthquake in Iran Kills 612, Injures 1,411 – February 22, 2005
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 → 📅 Other events on February 22 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Spain Votes on EU Constitution Referendum, February 20, 2005
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 → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On…
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NHL Cancels 2004–05 Season and Playoffs, February 16, 2005
The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004–05 regular season and playoffs. Date: February 16, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Kyoto Protocol Enters into Force After Russia Ratification – February 16, 2005
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)
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YouTube Launches as Viral Video Sharing Platform, February 14, 2005
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)
