2005
Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
Over 500 bombs are set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh.
2005 in History
51 events found for 2005
2005
A massive power blackout hits the Indonesian island of Java; affecting almost 100 million people, it is one of the…
A massive power blackout hits the Indonesian island of Java; affecting almost 100 million people, it is one of the…
2005
The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins.
The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins.
2005
Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing up to 1,392…
Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing up to 1,392…
2005
The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people.
The 2005 Al-Aaimmah bridge stampede in Baghdad kills 953 people.
2005
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashes after takeoff from Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, killing 149.
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crashes after takeoff from Polonia International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, killing 149.
2005
Egypt holds its first-ever multi-party presidential election.
Egypt holds its first-ever multi-party presidential election.
2005
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first…
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first…
2005
Israeli–Palestinian conflict: the Israeli disengagement from Gaza is completed, leaving some 2,530 homes demolished.
Israeli–Palestinian conflict: the Israeli disengagement from Gaza is completed, leaving some 2,530 homes demolished.
2005
The Camorra organized crime boss Paolo Di Lauro is arrested in Naples, Italy.
The Camorra organized crime boss Paolo Di Lauro is arrested in Naples, Italy.