Tropical Storm Zeta forms in the open Atlantic Ocean, tying the record for the latest tropical cyclone ever to form in the North Atlantic basin. Date: December 30, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 30 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
ChadβSudan relations: Chad declares a state of belligerence against Sudan following a December 18 attack on AdrΓ©, which left about 100 people dead. Date: December 24, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 24 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
An Antonov An-140, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 217 from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Aktau, Kazakhstan, heading across the Caspian Sea, crashes, killing 23 people. Date: December 23, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 23 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
A passenger train from Sucha Beskidzka to Ε»ywiec in Poland loses its brakes while on a steep downhill part of the route. It is stopped in a controlled collision in Εwinna by a train travelling in opposite direction. 2 drivers and 6 passengers are injured. Date: December 19, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π …
Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 crashes into the Government Cut channel immediately after takeoff from Miami Seaplane Base, killing 20. Date: December 19, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 19 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in AdrΓ©. Date: December 18, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 18 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan. Date: December 17, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 17 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
Anti-World Trade Organization protesters riot in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Date: December 17, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 17 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service. Date: December 15, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 15 π Events on this day in 2005 π On This Day (Today)
Cronulla riots: Thousands of White Australians demonstrate against ethnic violence resulting in a riot against anyone thought to be Lebanese in Cronulla, New South Wales; these are followed up by retaliatory ethnic attacks on Cronulla. Date: December 11, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 11 π Events on this day…