What Happened in 2005

George W. Bush's second inauguration

The second inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States took place on Thursday January 20, 2005. The inauguration... Read more

Johnny Carson Dies

On March 19, 1999, Carson, then 73, suffered a severe heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. Carson was sleeping when he suddenly awoke... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Pittsburgh Steelers, 41-27

They always answered back. Every time they were challenged, which was several more times than seemed likely early in the game, the New England... Read more

Andre Nickatina Releases "The Gift"

The Gift is the 13th album and a DVD movie by rapper, Andre Nickatina. It was released on January 25, 2005, for Fillmoe Coleman Records and... Read more

Kung Fu Hustle Is Released in the United States

Kung Fu Hustle (Chinese: 功夫; pinyin: Gōngfu) is a 2004 Hong Kong action crime comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, who also produced and starred... Read more

37 U.S. Servicemembers Are Killed in Iraq During One Day

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Thirty Marines and a Navy corpsman were killed in a helicopter crash near Iraq's border with Jordan, bringing the number of... Read more

Glendale Train Crash

A man accused of killing 11 people by parking his truck in a train's path intended to get his estranged wife's attention by causing "a horrific... Read more

"Rhythm And Booze" Is Released

Rhythm and Booze is a live acoustic album by Authority Zero. It was released by Suburban Noize Records in February 2005, and re-released in June... Read more

"Chuck Norris Facts" Gain Popularity Online

When Chuck Norris falls in water, Chuck Norris doesn't get wet. Water gets Chuck Norris. Read more

The President's Last Bang

The President's Last Bang (Hangul: 그때 그사람들; RR: Geudttae Geusaramdeul)1 is a 2005 satiric black comedy film by South Korean director Im Sang-soo... Read more

UFC 51: Super Saturday

UFC 51: Super Saturday was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 5, 2005 (Super Bowl weekend) at the... Read more

Patriots Defeat Eagles For Third Super Bowl Victory In Four Years

On the first drive of the game, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb fumbled while being sacked by New England linebacker Willie McGinest, and the... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21

The red, white, and blue confetti floated in the sky and dropped ever so gently on their latest field of dreams. There were hugs, pats on the... Read more

Boston University defeats Boston College, 3-1

It doesn't matter that Boston College is the No. 1 team in the country and sits atop Hockey East. Not when it comes to the Beanpot. No matter the... Read more

U2 releases "All Because of You" single

"All Because of You" is a song by U2 which first appeared on their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. It is also the fourth single from... Read more

TransCanada Corporation Proposes Keystone Pipeline Project

The Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada said today it is asking the federal government to block regulatory approvals for... Read more

U2 releases "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" single

"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" is the second single from U2's 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. Originally titled "Tough",... Read more

Boston College defeats Harvard, 4-1

Usually, a consolation game is a dreaded endeavor suffered through by players, coaches, and fans. But the Beanpot Tournament consolation between... Read more

Boston University defeats Northeastern, 3-2

Before last night's game, Northeastern coach Bruce Crowder called Boston University the New York Yankees of the Beanpot. And, in fact, the Terriers... Read more

The Room, a Film by Tommy Wiseau, Released Worldwide

The Room is a 2003 independent film written and directed by its star, Tommy Wiseau, who is also credited on screen as both the movie's producer and... Read more

Steve Vai Releases "Real Illusions: Reflections"

Real Illusions: Reflections is the first studio album since Steve Vai's 1999 studio release The Ultra Zone. The album was released on February 22,... Read more

Blink-182 breaks up

A North American tour, in support of Blink-182 and "Always" was planned for spring 2005. Tensions, however, arose between the band members as... Read more

Nas Releases Single "Just a Moment"

"Just a Moment" is the third and last single from Nas' Street's Disciple. It features his protégé Quan and is produced by L.E.S.. Its lyrics ask... Read more

77th Academy Awards

The 77th Academy Awards honored the best films of 2004 and were held on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were... Read more

The Rolling Stones Release 'Singles 1968–1971'

Singles 1968–1971 is a box set compilation of singles by The Rolling Stones spanning the years 1968 to 1971. The latest in a series of repackages... Read more