James Roszko Kills Four RCMP Constables in Alberta, March 3, 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…

First release of Git distributed version control system. Date: April 7, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Amagasaki Train Derailment Kills 107 in Japan, April 25, 2005Kuwait Grants Women’s Suffrage in National Assembly Vote,…

The dwarf planet Eris is discovered by Palomar Observatory-based astronomers, later motivating the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term planet for the first time. Date: January 5, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

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…

Edgar Ray Killen is indicted for the 1964 murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner during the American Civil Rights Movement. Date: January 6, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 6 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2005Zarand Earthquake in Iran Kills…