The Highlights of 2005: A Year That Shaped the Future
2005 (MMV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2005th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 2005 a year special to you? Discover what 2005 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 2005, 2005 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 2005, how old is someone born in 2005 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 2005.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 2005 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 2005 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 2005
- Who was the U.S. President in 2005?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2005?
- Who was the Pope in 2005?
- 2005: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2005?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2005?
- What was the most popular movie in 2005?
- What was the best selling book in 2005?
- How old is someone born in 2005?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2005?
What was 2005 known for ?
- A few years after the turn of the millennium, 2005 was a year that proved to the world that the new century would be anything but dull. There were several notable developments this year, especially in politics and culture.
- Even so, there were some important steps taken in science, particularly in space exploration. This was the year that the dwarf planet, Eris, was discovered. It was also the year that the Huygens probe landed on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The space probe, Deep Impact, was also launched this year. This spacecraft was meant to study the composition of the comet, Tempel 1. Remarkably, the spacecraft successfully landed an impactor probe onto the comet, creating a crater about 100 meters wide and 30 meters deep. All three of these events incredibly occurred in the same month, January of 2005.
- In politics, Iraq held its first parliamentary election since 1958. The American-led invasion and occupation had successfully overthrown the regime of Sadaam Hussein, but the future of the war-torn country was still to be determined. Proponents of the war hailed the elections as a major achievement. This was also the year that North Korea announced that it had possession of nuclear weapons, heightening tensions between the communist regime and South Korea and the United States.
- In July of 2005, the infamous 7/7 bombings of London took place. On this day, four Islamic extremists detonated bombs in central London, targeting civilians on the London Underground and on a bus as well. Over 50 people were killed and several hundred were wounded.
- In a major cultural development, Pope John Paul II passed away on April 2nd and was succeeded by Joseph Ratzinger, a Cardinal from Germany who became Pope Benedict XVI on April 19th. John Paul II had a remarkable ministry that impacted generations of Christians around the world, and would be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. At his passing, many began calling for immediate canonization and chanted “Magnus” or “Great.” While he would not be canonized until 2014, he is referred to now as Pope Saint John Paul II, the Great.
- The world population in 2005 was 6,541,907,027 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 49.0% of the total population, which is roughly 3.2 billion individuals.The annual population change in 2005 was an increase of +80.8 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.25% over the previous year.The average population density in 2005 was 27 persons per square mile (or 44 persons per square kilometer).
Key World Leaders of 2005
Who was the U.S. President in 2005?
In 2005, George W. Bush (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2009. His administration led the U.S. response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and initiated wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2005?
In 2005 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour). His premiership saw the introduction of New Labour policies, major public service reforms, and military intervention in Iraq and Kosovo.
Who was the Pope in 2005?
In 2005, the Pope was St John Paul II until April 02, 2005; on April 19, 2005 Pope Benedict XVI became the new Pope.
2005: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
The Good Samaritans
In 2005, The Good Samaritans was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Represented by Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates.Bono, philanthropist and member of the rock band U2, helped to organise the 2005 Live 8 concerts. Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and richest person in the world, and his wife Melinda, founded the philanthropic Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2005?
The number 1 song in the USA in 2005, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2005?
The number 1 song in the UK in 2005, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was You're Beautiful by James Blunt
What was the most popular movie in 2005?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Batman Begins by Christopher Nolan
What was the best selling book in 2005?
How old is someone born in 2005?
Someone born in 2005 is 21 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2005?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 2005 was the Year of the Rooster.
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