What Happened in 2005

Ford Fusion is First Produced

The Ford Fusion (code name CD338) is a mid-size car produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 2006 model year. The Fusion is manufactured at... Read more

Kanye West releases "Gold Digger" single

"Gold Digger" is a song recorded by American rapper Kanye West featuring guest vocals by Jamie Foxx. Released as the second single from West's... Read more

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 1 Ep. 1 - "The Gang Gets Racist"

The Gang Gets Racist is the pilot episode of the American situation comedy series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia premiered on August 4th, 2005... Read more

UFC Ultimate Fight Night

Ultimate Fight Night was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2005. The event took place at Cox... Read more

Peter Jennings Dies

On August 7, 2005, just after 11:30 pm EDT, Gibson broke into local news in the Eastern US and regular programming on ABC's western affiliates to... Read more

Entourage Season 2 Episode 10: The Bat Mitzvah

Vince tells Mandy that he still cares for her, but she is uncomfortable with the admission due to her engagement. James Cameron and Eric both worry... Read more

Wayne Gretzky Becomes the Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach

Almost immediately after retirement, several NHL teams approached him about an ownership role. In May 2000, he agreed to buy a 10% stake in the... Read more

Pennywise releases The Fuse

The Fuse is the eighth album by Pennywise, released on August 9, 2005. The Fuse charted at number 36 in Australia on the ARIA Albums Chart, their... Read more

Phil Mickelson wins 2005 PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson clinched his second major title with a one-shot victory in the weather-delayed U.S. PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club on... Read more

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 1 Ep. 2 - "Charlie Wants an Abortion"

The second episode of the American situation comedy series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia aired on August 11, 2005 on the FX Network in the... Read more

Entourage Season 2 Episode 11

Vince receives courting lessons from Terrance and a valuable gift from Ari, Shauna flips over a press leak, and Eric gets attention - and ammo -... Read more

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 1 Ep. 3 - "Underage Drinking: A National Concern"

Underage Drinking: A National Concern is the third episode of the American situation comedy series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. It aired on... Read more

UFC 54: Boiling Point

UFC 54: Boiling Point was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 20, 2005, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las... Read more

Entourage Season 2 Episode 12 - Good Morning, Saigon

When Vince and his co-star act out of character, Ari and Eric must face a team of angry handlers - and each other. Meanwhile, Drama and Turtle make... Read more

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 1 Ep. 4 - "Charlie Has Cancer"

Charlie Has Cancer is the fourth episode of the American situation comedy series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. It aired on August 25th, 2005... Read more

Entourage Season 2 Episode 14 - The Abyss

In the Season 2 finale, Vince's despondent mood forces Eric to consider fending for himself. Meanwhile, Ari has meetings at a coffee shop and Drama... Read more

Entourage Season 2 Episode 13 Exodus

Vince is blinded by love, and Eric gets cozy with Sloan. Meanwhile, Ari gets shot down in the war room, and Drama and Turtle use their paparazzi... Read more

Yacht Rock Episode 3

As everyone grieves Koko's death, Loggins lashes out at McDonald and "smooth music" as a whole, causing a rift between the two. An entertainment... Read more

FDA Approves Takeda's Actoplus Met

Actoplus Met is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Actoplus Met is for people with type 2... Read more

Hurricane Katrina

At approximately 6:10 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm packing winds of 145 m.p.h., made... Read more

Opeth releases Ghost Reveries

Ghost Reveries is the eighth full-length studio album release of progressive death metal band Opeth. It is their first album with their new record... Read more

Kanye West releases his second studio album "Late Registration"

Late Registration is the second studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released August 30, 2005 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United... Read more

Protest the Hero Releases "Kezia" in Canada

Kezia is the debut full-length release by the mathcore band Protest the Hero. It is considered a concept album. Production began in late 2004... Read more

Baghdad Bridge Stampede of 2005

For once, there were no cars rigged with explosives, no men with assault rifles or bomb-filled vests - no proof of malice. The culprit was a... Read more

Andy Samberg joins Saturday Night Live

In September 2005, The Lonely Island confirmed that Samberg would be joining Saturday Night Live as a featured player and his fellow members of The... Read more