Eurogroup Presidency Commences
Juncker began his term as permanent Eurogroup president, coordinating discussions among euro-area finance ministers about fiscal policy and monetary-union governance.
Historical events in 2005
620 historical records
January 200538 historical events
Luxembourg European Council Presidency
Luxembourg began its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union with Juncker as prime minister, giving his government a central coordinating role in European negotiations.
Constitution of Vietnam
Appointed Chief of State of the Government of Free Vietnam, an anti-communist organisation located in Little Saigon, Westminster, California
Free Vietnam
Appointed Chief of State of the Government of Free Vietnam, an anti-communist organisation located in Little Saigon, Westminster, California
Death of Edward Britton
Death of Edward Britton
Senator
Obama is sworn in as a Senator. Obama becomes the fifth African American Senator in US history, and the third to have been popularly elected
Eris Identified
Brown and colleagues identify Eris in earlier Palomar survey images after recognizing its slow motion against background stars.
Second Presidential Term Begins
Kufuor is sworn in for a second constitutional term and continues the economic, infrastructure and governance programmes of his administration.
Death of Rosemary Kennedy
Death of Rosemary Kennedy, elder sister of JF Kennedy
Election
Abbas is elected President of the Palestinian Authority after the death of Yasser Arafat
Election
Abbas is elected with 62% of the vote as the new president of the Palestinian Authority
Palestinian Presidential Election Victory
Abbas wins the Palestinian presidential election and campaigns for negotiations, institutional reform and an end to the armed uprising.
Death of Amrish Puri
Death of Amrish Puri
Scandal
Published pictures of Harry wearing a Nazi military uniform at a private "fancy dress"
Defection
Jackson defects from the Conservative Party to the Labour Party
Inauguration
Abbas is formally sworn in as the President of the Palestinian National Authority in a ceremony held in the West Bank town of Ramallah
Presidential Inauguration
Abbas is sworn in as Palestinian president and calls for a negotiated political strategy while seeking greater control over competing armed groups.
Ceasefire
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Hamas
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Ceasefire
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Hamas
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Civil Rights
Condoleezza Rice Attends a memorial service in Montgomery, Alabama, in Rices home state, for Rosa Parks, an inspiration for the American Civil Rights Movement
Reform of Civil Rights
Condoleezza Rice Attends a memorial service in Montgomery, Alabama, in Rices home state, for Rosa Parks, an inspiration for the American Civil Rights Movement
Secretary of State
Senate confirms her nomination by 85-13, the negative votes, the most cast against any for Secretary of State since 1825, came from Senators who wanted to hold Rice and Bush accountable for failures in Iraq and terrorism. Confirmed by Senate by 85-13 as the 1st African-American woman Secretary of State
Reform of Civil Rights
Parks act of civil disobedience inspired blacks in Montgomery to boycott the citys buses for more than a year and to successfully challenge the Jim Crow laws that confined them to second-class status in the city. Condoleezza Rice Attends a memorial service in Montgomery, Alabama, in Rices home state, for Rosa Parks, an inspiration for the American Civil Rights Movement
Health of Chris Smith
States he has been HIV positive for 17 yrs
Trial
Sentenced to 12 yrs for the 1975 disappearance of left-wing activist Miguel Sandoval
Conference of African Union
25 African heads of state and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in attendance, Nigeria
Trial
Pleads his innocence before his trial for alleged child molestation
Africa Development Plan
Brown proposes expanded international aid, debt relief and development finance for Africa.
Global Aid Expansion
Brown campaigns for richer countries to increase long-term development assistance.
Ceasefire
A mandate to secure a ceasefire, reform the corrupt PLA & resume peace talks
Election
A mandate to secure a ceasefire, reform the corrupt PLA & resume peace talks
Election
Elected President with 62.3% of the votes cast
Death of Makgatho Mandela
Death of Makgatho Mandela from AIDS, Nelson Mandelas eldest son
Death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Death of Makgatho Mandela from AIDS, Nelson Mandelas eldest son
United States Condemnation
The United States labels Zimbabwe an outpost of tyranny.
ZANU-PF Officials Purged
ZANU-PF removes senior officials accused of disloyalty and espionage.
February 200534 historical events
Veritas Party
Kilroy-Silk founds the Veritas Party on an anti-immigration platform
World Record
MacArthur sets a record for the quickest round-the-world solo sail in 71 days, 14 hrs
Death of Ossie Davis
Death of Ossie Davis
President of Greece
Parliament elects Karolos Papoulias President with 279 votes.
Mahmoud Abbas
Sharon meets Abbas at Sharm el Sheikh during efforts to end the Second Intifada
Sharm el Sheikh Summit
Sharon meets Abbas at Sharm el Sheikh during efforts to end the Second Intifada
Intifada, 2nd
Meets Mahmoud Abbas and announces steps intended to end the Second Intifada.
Intifada, 2nd
Sharon meets Abbas and announces understandings intended to end the Second Intifada
Ceasefire
Abbas meets Ariel Sharon at Sharm el Sheikh and announces steps to reduce violence
Sharm el Sheikh Summit
Meets Sharon and declares an end to armed attacks against Israelis.
Mutual Ceasefire Declaration
Abbas and Sharon announce commitments to stop violence against Israelis and Palestinians at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.
Sharm el Sheikh Summit
Supports the understandings announced by Sharon and Abbas after Arafat's death.
Arrest of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
IRA - IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
IRA - IRA
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
IRA - IRA
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
IRA
Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
Election
Launches a whistlestop tour of marginal constituencies, unveiling 6 election pledges
Legislation
The Commons passes the Identity Cards Bill at its 3rd reading by 224 votes to 64
Reform of Parliament
The Commons passes the Identity Cards Bill at its 3rd reading by 224 votes to 64
Marriage
Clarence House announces Charles will marry Camilla Parker Bowles Eighth Feb
Marriage
It is announced by Clarence House that the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles will marry on 8 April in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle, with a subsequent religious blessing at the castles St George's Chapel
Assassination of Rafik Hariri
Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri is killed by a massive bombing in central Beirut, triggering a profound political crisis during President Emile Lahoud's extended term.
Prime Minister of Georgia
Georgias Parliament approves Zurab Nogaideli as Premier
Hunting
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force. Hounds ca follow a scent & flush out a fox & foxes can still be shot, or killed by birds of prey, after being tracked by a pair of hounds
Legislation
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
Reform of Government
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
World Champion
Ronnie OSullivan beats John Higgins 10 frames to 3 to win his second Masters title
Constitution of Egypt
Proposes amending the constitution to permit a presidential election with multiple candidates.
Constitutional Amendment
Requests a constitutional amendment replacing single-candidate referendums with multi-candidate presidential elections.
Presidential Election Reform
Calls for a constitutional change allowing more than one candidate to contest the presidency.
Chelsea League Cup Victory
Wins his first English trophy as Chelsea defeat Liverpool after extra time in the League Cup final.
Academy Award
Wins Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards for Million Dollar Baby.
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Sarkozy is made Knight of the Legion of Honour by President Chirac
March 200515 historical events
President of Uruguay
Becomes the first Broad Front president of Uruguay
Large Hadron Collider Magnet Installation
Oversees the project as the first superconducting dipole magnet is lowered into the Large Hadron Collider tunnel.
Barcelona Champions League Comeback
Chelsea beat Barcelona 4-2 at Stamford Bridge to overturn a first-leg deficit in the Champions League.
Independence of Georgia
Georgia lawmakers vote unanimously for Russia to withdraw troops from soviet-era bases by Jan 1
Retirement
Keegan quits as manager and decides to retire from football
Inauguration
Karolos Papoulias is sworn in as President of the Hellenic Republic.
Presidential Inauguration
Papoulias takes office as President of the Hellenic Republic.
Cairo Declaration
Mashal represents Hamas in Palestinian factional talks that endorse a period of calm and outline principles for broader political participation.
Death of John De Lorean
Death of John De Lorean
Death of James Callaghan
Death of James Callaghan
First International Appearance
Begins one of Spain's longest international careers.
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against China.
Discovery of Makemake
Brown, Trujillo and Rabinowitz first observe the large Kuiper Belt object later named Makemake.
Parliamentary Election Victory
ZANU-PF wins a two-thirds parliamentary majority in the national election.
Parliamentary Election
ZANU-PF wins a large parliamentary majority in the national election.
April 200526 historical events
Death of John Paul II
Death of John Paul II
Death of John Paul II
Death of Pope John Paul II
Marriage
As the wife of the Prince of Wales, Mrs Parker Bowles will be styled Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwall and that upon the Princes accession to the throne.
Marriage
It is was announced that the wedding will be delayed for one day to 9 April to allow the Prince of Wales and some of the invited dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Marriage
she would not be known as Queen Camilla but as Her Royal Highness The Princess Consort.
Re-Elected President
Parliament re-elects Voronin for a second presidential term
Regional Diplomacy
bin Abdullah participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
MG Rover Administration
MG Rover enters administration, ending large-scale vehicle production at Longbridge.
Marriage
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
Marriage
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
National Rural Health Mission
The government launches the National Rural Health Mission to strengthen public health services, particularly in rural areas.
Pope
Appointed Pope, 1st German Pope since the 11th century
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after the removal of Lucio Gutierrez
Inauguration
Formally inaugurated during the Papal Inauguration Mass
Treaty of Accession
Represents Bulgarian foreign policy as the country's EU accession treaty is signed.
Treaty of Accession
Leads Bulgaria when its Treaty of Accession to the European Union is signed in Luxembourg.
Paroubek Government
Begins the Paroubek Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Gross Government
The Gross Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Treaty of Accession
Represents Romania's state leadership when the EU accession treaty is concluded in Luxembourg.
Treaty of Accession
Heads Romania's government when the accession treaty providing for 2007 membership is signed.
Syrian Military Withdrawal
The final Syrian military and security forces leave Lebanon after nearly three decades of direct deployment, substantially altering the political environment of President Emile Lahoud's administration.
Devils and Dust
Releases Devils and Dust, a solo-oriented album focused on war, faith and private moral conflict.
ECCC Agreement Enters Force
UN-Cambodia agreement for the ECCC enters into force
First Chelsea Premier League Title
Chelsea defeat Bolton Wanderers to secure their first English league championship for fifty years.
European Constitutional Treaty Ratification
Heads the government as Italy completes parliamentary ratification of the European Constitutional Treaty.
Second Tarlev Cabinet
Tarlev continues as Prime Minister after the 2005 parliamentary election
May 200560 historical events
Declaration of War
Leaked documents say Bush and Blair were determined to topple Saddam Hussein at least nine months before war
Chelsea Semi-Final Goal
Scores the only goal of Liverpool's semi-final tie against Chelsea at Anfield.
House of Lords Reform Committee Service Ends
Completes his membership of the Joint Committee on House of Lords Reform after nearly three years of committee service.
Tax Law Rewrite Committee Service Ends
Completes his membership of the Joint Committee on Tax Law Rewrite Bills.
Election
Labour wins the election with 37% of the votes cast & 356 seats
Election for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
Brown is elected for the newly created Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency.
First Election for New Constituency
Brown wins the newly drawn Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat.
Re-election for Leigh
Burnham retains Leigh for Labour at the general election.
Election
Wins a third Labour general election victory.
Election
Leads the Liberal Democrats to increased parliamentary representation.
Election
With 62 seats, the Liberal Democrats have 10 more MPs than in 2001. The Liberal Democrats won 62 seats, their greatest number of seats since the 1920s, gaining 22.1% of the vote
Election
The former Labour anti war rebel wins the Bethnal Green seat
Election
Comes 4th in Erewash, 20,000 votes behind the Labour candidate
Presidency Member Takes Office
Ivo Miro Jovic becomes Croat member of the Presidency after Covic is removed
Independence of Georgia
President Bush, before a cheering crowd of tens of thousands of people, said that the former Soviet republic of Georgia is proving to the world that determined people can rise up and claim their freedom from oppressive rulers
Beatification
Benedict XVI begins the beatification process for his predecessor, Pope John Paul II
Election
Merkel wins the CDU/CSU nomination as challenger to Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of the SPD in the 2005 national elections
Home Office Appointment
Burnham enters government as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Home Office.
Shadow Education Secretary
Becomes Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills after the general election.
Pluto Moons
Hubble images reveal two faint candidate satellites near Pluto, later named Nix and Hydra.
Pluto Moons
A second Hubble observing epoch shows the two candidate moons moving with Pluto, strengthening the satellite interpretation.
Operation Murambatsvina Begins
Government authorities begin demolishing informal housing and trading structures.
Operation Murambatsvina
The government begins demolishing informal homes, markets and businesses.
Death of Paul Ricoeur
Paul Ricoeur dies at his home in Chatenay-Malabry.
FA Cup Final Shootout Save
Saves Paul Scholes's penalty as Arsenal defeat Manchester United in the FA Cup final shootout.
Rock by the River
Adams & cousin Johnny Armitage raise 1.3M pounds from a concert & auction entitled "Rock by the River" for the Royal Marsden Hospital in London
Champions League Winner
Vladimir Smicer scored Liverpool's second goal and later converted a shootout penalty in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Šmicer Long-Range Goal Against Milan
Šmicer scores Liverpool's second goal with a low shot from distance, helping Benítez's team recover from a three-goal deficit.
Champions League Winner
Sami Hyypia contributed experience in central defence as Liverpool recovered from three goals down in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Djimi Traore made an important goal-line clearance that kept Liverpool in the contest in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Economy of Georgia
In Azerbaijan officials opened the first section of a $3.6 billion, 1,100-mile pipeline that will carry Caspian Sea oil to Western markets
Champions League Winner
Dietmar Hamann came on at half-time and helped stabilise Liverpool's midfield in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jamie Carragher fought through cramp to preserve the 3-3 draw before the shootout in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Steven Gerrard headed Liverpool's first goal and inspired a remarkable second-half recovery in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Gerrard Header Ignites Istanbul Recovery
Gerrard heads Liverpool's first goal against Milan before winning the penalty that brings the match level in the famous final comeback.
Champions League Winner
Steve Finnan started at right-back during a difficult first half against AC Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Fastest Champions League Final Goal
Scores after fifty seconds, the fastest goal in a Champions League final.
Champions League Final Shootout Hero
Saves decisive penalties as Liverpool defeat Milan after a 3-3 draw.
Champions League Winner
Jerzy Dudek made a crucial extra-time double save and stopped penalties to complete Liverpool's comeback in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Dudek Saves Shevchenko Shootout Kick
Dudek stops Andriy Shevchenko's penalty to seal Liverpool's Champions League title under Benítez following an extraordinary comeback.
Champions League Victory
Leads Liverpool to victory after trailing Milan by three goals.
Champions League Winner
Luis Garcia was part of the Liverpool side whose European run culminated in victory over Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Alonso Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores from the rebound after his penalty is saved, completing Liverpool's three-goal comeback.
Alonso Scores Istanbul Equaliser
Alonso converts the rebound after his penalty is saved, drawing Liverpool level at 3–3 with AC Milan in Benítez's Champions League final.
Champions League Winner
Xabi Alonso scored from the rebound of a saved penalty to make the score 3-3 in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
Constitution of France
French voters rejected the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe in the referendum held on 29 May 2005.
Constitution of France
Negotiations to modify EU institutions began in 2001, resulting first in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, which would have repealed the existing European treaties and replaced them with a "constitution". Although ratified by a majority of member states, this was abandoned after being rejected by 54.67% of French voters on 29 May 2005
Independence of Georgia
Russia agreed to begin withdrawing its troops from two Soviet-era bases in Georgia this year, resolving one of the most serious disputes between Moscow and its pro-Western neighbor
Play-Off Final Winning Goal Against Preston
Bobby Zamora scores the only goal as West Ham United defeat Preston North End 1-0 in the Championship play-off final and reach the Premier League.
Deep Throat
Former assistant FBI director Mark Felt announces that he was "Deep Throat," the secret source who helped unravel the Watergate scandal
Deep Throat
Former assistant FBI director Mark Felt announces that he was "Deep Throat," the secret source who helped unravel the Watergate scandal.
Deep Throat
The admission takes even legendary Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who had promised to keep their sources identity a secret until his death, by surprise.
Deep Throat
Publicly identifies himself as Deep Throat, confirming that he was the confidential source who assisted Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein during Watergate reporting.
Deep Throat
Former assistant FBI director Mark Felt announces that he was "Deep Throat," the secret source who helped unravel the Watergate scandal.
Deep Throat
The admission takes even legendary Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who had promised to keep their sources identity a secret until his death, by surprise.
Deep Throat
Publicly identifies himself as Deep Throat, confirming that he was the confidential source who assisted Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein during Watergate reporting.
Deep Throat Confirmation
Bernstein joins Bob Woodward and Ben Bradlee in confirming that former FBI official Mark Felt was the Watergate source known as Deep Throat.
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 25 goals for Arsenal to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his continued attacking excellence despite Arsenal finishing second.
Independence of Palestine
Abbas travels to the White House and meets with President Bush, Bush, in return for Abbas crackdown on terrorists, pledges $50 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority and reiterates US support or a free Palestinian state
Meeting with With President Bush
Abbas travels to the White House and meets with President Bush, Bush, in return for Abbas crackdown on terrorists, pledges $50 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority and reiterates US support or a free Palestinian state
June 200517 historical events
Celtic Manager Appointment
Succeeds Martin O'Neill as Celtic manager.
Election
61% of people eligible to vote go to the polls, a 2% rise on 2001. 1s time a Labour Government wins 3 straight elections
Election
"Iraq..a divisive issue in this country but I hope now that we can unite again"
Presidential Resignation
Mesa resigns amid nationwide protests and conflict over hydrocarbons and regional autonomy.
Minimum-Maximum
Releases Minimum-Maximum, documenting Kraftwerk's modern live sound.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister, 3rd term, by the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Death of Anne Baancroft
Death of Anne Bancroft
President of Bolivia
Rodriguez Veltze becomes president after Carlos Mesa resigns.
Inauguration
Rodriguez Veltze assumes a constitutional mandate to organise new national elections.
Multilateral Debt Relief
G8 finance ministers agree debt cancellation for qualifying low-income countries.
Right to Information Act
The Right to Information Act receives presidential assent, expanding citizens' access to government records.
Economic Reform
bin Abdullah participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Election
Ahmadinejad sweeps to the presidential post with a stunning 17,046,441 votes out of a total of 27,536,069 votes cast
EU Constitution Referendum Dropped
Drops plans for a referendum after France and the Netherlands reject the EU Constitution.
Nuclear Power
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says IAEA head Mohamed ElBaradei should either toughen his stance on Iran or fail to be chosen for a third term as IAEA head
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 8 goals while representing Manchester United. The season is distinguished by remaining the tournament’s leading scorer even as United exited in the knockout rounds.
Nuclear Power
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says IAEA head Mohamed ElBaradei should either toughen his stance on Iran or fail to be chosen for a third term as IAEA head
July 200530 historical events
Death of Chet Helms
Death of Chet Helms
Death of Luther Vandross
Death of Luther Vandross
Live 8
Adams performs at Live 8s Canadian performance in Barrie, Ontario
Live 8
Waters reunites with Gilmour, Mason and Wright for Pink Floyd's Live 8 performance
Make Poverty History
Brown addresses campaigners seeking debt relief, fairer trade and increased aid.
Deep Impact Comet Observation
Hubble records Comet Tempel 1 before and after NASA's Deep Impact projectile strikes the comet nucleus.
Olympics
London declared host of the 2012 Olympic Games
Olympics
The IOC award the 2012 Olympic games to Britain
Bombing of London
Four suicide bombers blow themselves up on London's transport system killing 52 people and wounding about 700. Bombs were detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the citys rush hour, the suicide bombings, thought to be the work of al-Qaida, kill 56 people including the bombers and injur another 700
Suicide
Four suicide bombers blow themselves up on London's transport system killing 52 people and wounding about 700. Bombs were detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the citys rush hour, the suicide bombings, thought to be the work of al-Qaida, kill 56 people including the bombers and injur another 700
Gleneagles Development Agreement
Brown supports agreements increasing aid and cancelling debt at the G8 summit.
Luxembourg Treaty Referendum Campaign
Juncker campaigned for the proposed European Constitutional Treaty, which Luxembourg voters approved in a national referendum despite its rejection in France and the Netherlands.
Massacre
Formal charges are filed against Saddam Hussein and other co-defendants in connection with Government atrocities committed in the al-Dujail region against the people of al-Dujail
Trial
Formal charges are filed against Saddam Hussein and other co-defendants in connection with Government atrocities committed in the al-Dujail region against the people of al-Dujail
India-US Civil Nuclear Initiative
Manmohan Singh and President George W. Bush announce a framework for civilian nuclear cooperation between India and the United States.
Trial
Saddam is charged by the Special Tribunal with the first of an expected series of charges, relating to the mass killings of the inhabitants of the village of Dujail in 1982 after a failed assassination attempt against him
UN Debate
Encourages Israeli disengagement from Gaza to become part of a negotiated peace process
Election
Announces his candidacy for another presidential term in the country's first multi-candidate contest.
Eris Discovery Announced
Brown's team publicly announces the discovery of Eris, intensifying debate over the definition of a planet.
Live 8
The Who perform at Live 8 in London.
Live 8
The Who perform at Live 8 in London.
Group of Eight
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
Summit Meeting
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
Summit
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
Live 8
A series of "Live 8" concerts in 11 countries around the world are staged to help raise awareness of global poverty, led by Sir Bob Geldof
Live 8
Live 8 claims that an estimated 3 billion people watched 1,000 musicians perform in 11 shows, which were broadcast on 182 television networks and by 2,000 radio stations.
Live 8
Live 8 is specifically not billed as a fundraiser, Geldofs slogan is "We dont want your money, we want your voice".
Live 8
Scheduled days before the annual G8 summit in an effort to increase political pressure on G8 nations to address issues facing the extremely poor around the world.
Live 8
The G8 subsequently vote to cancel the debt of 18 of the worlds poorest nations, make AIDS drugs more accessible and double levels of annual aid to Africa, to $50 billion by 2010.
Celtic Transfer
Joins Celtic from Reggina and becomes a leading creative midfielder.
August 200529 historical events
Succession
Succeeds to the throne upon the death of his half-brother, King Fahd
Succession of King Abdullah
Becomes crown prince after King Abdullah's accession.
Succession of King Abdullah
Succeeds King Fahd as the sixth king of Saudi Arabia.
MESSENGER Earth Flyby
MESSENGER flies past Earth for a gravity assist and calibrates its instruments while continuing toward Mercury.
Inauguration
Recieves the presidential authorization from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
President of Iran
Appointed President of Iran
President of Iraq
"Thanks to the blood of the martyrs, a new Islamic revolution has arisen and the Islamic revolution of 1384 the current Iranian year will, if God wills, cut off the roots of injustice in the world"
President of Iraq
"Thanks to the blood of the martyrs, a new Islamic revolution has arisen and the Islamic revolution of 1384 the current Iranian year will, if God wills, cut off the roots of injustice in the world"
Coronation
Enthrones at the age of 86, one of the worlds oldest reigning monarchs
EU-3 Nuclear Proposal to Iran
The EU-3 submit a proposal to Iran pursuant to the Paris Agreement which requires Iran to permanently cease enrichment, the proposal is rejected by Iran as a violation of the Paris Agreement and Irans Non-Proliferation Treaty
Nuclear Power
The EU-3 submit a proposal to Iran pursuant to the Paris Agreement which requires Iran to permanently cease enrichment, the proposal is rejected by Iran as a violation of the Paris Agreement and Irans Non-proliferation Treaty
Community Shield Victory
Chelsea defeat Arsenal to win the Community Shield before the new league season.
Nuclear Power
Iranian Head of State Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues a fatwa forbidding the production, stockpiling and use of nuclear weapons
Nuclear Power
Iranian Head of State Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues a fatwa forbidding the production, stockpiling and use of nuclear weapons
Uranium Enrichment
Iran resumes the conversion of uranium at the Isfahan facility, under IAEA safeguards, but does not engage in enrichment of uranium
Uranium Enrichment
The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution calling upon Iran to suspend uranium conversion, and instruct director general Mohammed ElBaradei to submit a report on Iran's nuclear programmeme by September
Uranium Enrichment
The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution calling upon Iran to suspend uranium conversion, and instruct director general Mohammed ElBaradei to submit a report on Iran's nuclear programmeme by September
Gaza Disengagement
Begins implementing Israeli withdrawal from Gaza settlements.
First International Appearance
Begins a long international career in central midfield.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Egypt.
Large Hadron Collider Installation
Sees major detector magnet milestones reached for ATLAS and CMS while installation of the Large Hadron Collider continues.
Constitutional Reform
Promulgates reforms removing appointed senators and reducing military influence over civilian institutions.
Cissé Double in European Super Cup
Cissé scores twice against CSKA Moscow, including an extra-time goal, as Liverpool lift the UEFA Super Cup.
Hoyvik Agreement Signed
Iceland signs the Hoyvik Agreement with Denmark and the Faroe Islands, creating a broad framework for free movement and economic cooperation.
Paris Agreement Breakdown
Iran resumes uranium-conversion activity at Isfahan, effectively ending the enrichment-related suspension established through the Paris Agreement.
Treason Charges Dropped
Prosecutors withdraw the remaining treason case against Morgan Tsvangirai.
Arrest of Morgan Tsvangirai
Prosecutors drop remaining treason charges against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai
Treason
Prosecutors drop remaining treason charges against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai
Trial
Prosecutors drop remaining treason charges against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai
September 200528 historical events
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act creates a legal guarantee of rural wage employment.
Constitution of Egypt
Oversees Egypt's first multi-candidate presidential election under institutions controlled by the ruling establishment.
Election
Wins the first multi-candidate presidential election with an official majority.
Presidential Referendums
Ends the previous referendum system by contesting a multi-candidate presidential election.
Multi-Candidate Presidential Election
Wins Egypt's first presidential election allowing multiple approved candidates.
Election
Wins the presidential election as opposition candidate Ayman Nour disputes the official result.
Election
Dr. Ayman Nour, a dissident and candidate for the Al-Ghad party - Tomorrow party, contested the election results, and demanded a repeat of the election
Prime Minister of Albania
Appointed Prime Minister of Albania
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister after the Democratic Party returns to government
Reform of Prisons
The responsibility for the federal prisons is transferred from the Interior Ministry to the Ministry of Justice
Summit
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Nuclear Power
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Summit
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
United Nations
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
R2P Endorsed
World Summit endorses the Responsibility to Protect principle
Election
Merkels CDU/CSU and Schr”ders SPD went head-to-head in the national elections, with the CDU/CSU winning 35.3% (CDU 27.8%/CSU 7.5%) of the second votes to the SPDs 34.2%
Iraq Annual Material Verification
IAEA inspectors complete the annual physical inventory verification of declared nuclear material remaining in Iraq.
New Horizons
The New Horizons spacecraft arrives in Florida for final testing and launch preparations for its journey to Pluto.
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Releases 16 yr work, "€a Ira"
Prairie Wind
Releases Prairie Wind, recorded after a health scare and centred on memory, family and mortality.
IRA - IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
IRA - IRA
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
IRA - IRA
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
IRA
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
Third Term as IAEA Director General
The General Conference approves Mohamed ElBaradei for a third four-year term as Director General.
Tour de France
In response to calls from the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency ("WADA") for an independent investigation, UCI appoints Dutch lawyer Emile Vrijman to conduct an independent investigation of the handling of urine tests.
Tour de France
Vrijmans report "clears" Lance Armstrong because of improper handling and testing, the report says that tests on urine samples were conducted improperly and fell so short of scientific standards that it was "completely irresponsible".
Tour de France
Vrijmans report "clears" Lance Armstrong because of improper handling and testing, the report says that tests on urine samples were conducted improperly and fell so short of scientific standards that it was "completely irresponsible"
October 200546 historical events
Disaster
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake devastates the Kashmir region, killing tens of thousands and prompting cross-border relief cooperation.
Spitzer Reveals Off-Centre Star Formation Ring
Spitzer infrared imaging shows an asymmetric ring of star formation and a gap in Andromeda's disk, suggesting past interactions with satellite galaxies.
Second Jens Stoltenberg Government
Begins the Second Jens Stoltenberg Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Second Kjell Magne Bondevik Government
The Second Kjell Magne Bondevik Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Arsenal All-Time Goalscoring Record
Scores twice against Sparta Prague to become Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer.
Party Leader
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
Party Leader
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
Party Leader
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
Leadership Ballot
Comes second in the first ballot of Conservative MPs during the leadership contest.
Death of John Norman Johnny Haynes
Death of John Norman "Johnny" Haynes
Iraqi Special Tribunal
The first trial began before the Iraqi Special Tribunal on 19 October 2005
Trial
Particular attention was paid during the trial to activities in violent campaigns against the Kurds in the north during the Iran mins Iraq War, against the Shiites in the south in 1991 and 1999 to put down revolts, and in Dujail after a failed assassination
Trial
Saddam asserted in his defense that he had been unlawfully overthrown, and was still the president of Iraq. 1st day of the trial
Trial
The first trial began before the Iraqi Special Tribunal on 19 October 2005. Remained in custody by United States forces at Camp Cropper in Baghdad, along with eleven senior Baathist officials.
Trial
attempt on 8 July 1982, during the Iran mins Iraq War.
Trial
He added, "Neither do I recognize the body that has designated and authorized you, nor the aggression because all that has been built on false basis is false."
Trial
He rejected the tribunal's legitimacy and independence from the control of the foreign occupation. "I do not respond to this so-called court, with all due respect to its people, and I retain my constitutional right as the president of Iraq", Saddam declared.
Trial
Iraqi authorities put Saddam and seven other former Iraqi officials on trial on 19 October 2005, four days after the 15 October 2005 referendum on the new Iraq constitution.
Trial
The tribunal specifically charged the defendants with the killing of 148 Shiites from Dujail, in retaliation for the failed assassination attempt of 8 July 1982. As in his pre-trial appearance, at the opening of the 19 October Trial Saddam appeared defiant.
Party Leader
In the second ballot Cameron comes first with 90 votes; David Davis was second, with 57, and Liam Fox is eliminated with 51 votes
Party Leader
In the second ballot Cameron comes first with 90 votes; David Davis was second, with 57, and Liam Fox is eliminated with 51 votes
Leadership Ballot
Comes first in the second ballot of Conservative MPs during the leadership contest.
Trafalgar Bicentenary
Bicentenary events commemorate the battle and Nelson.
Beatification
First canonizations when he canonized Josef Bilczewski, Alberto Hurtado SJ, Zygmunt Gorazdowski, Gaetano Catanoso and Felice da Nicosia. The canonizations were part of a Mass that marked the conclusion of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the Year of the Eucharist
Intensive Care
Releases Intensive Care, written largely with Stephen Duffy.
Federal Reserve
President Bush nominates economist Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board when his term expires on January 31, 2006. The legendary Greenspan had served as the Feds chairman for 18 years
Federal Reserve
President Bush nominates economist Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board when his term expires on January 31, 2006. The legendary Greenspan had served as the Feds chairman for 18 years
Federal Reserve
President Bush nominates economist Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board when his term expires on January 31, 2006. The legendary Greenspan had served as the Feds chairman for 18 years
Death of Rosa Parks
American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies age 92 years old, 50 years earlier, Parks had famously refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus and in doing so catalyzed the American civil rights movement
Reform of Civil Rights
American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies age 92 years old, 50 years earlier, Parks had famously refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus and in doing so catalyzed the American civil rights movement
Demonstrations
Disaffected youths, primarily of French Muslim descent, began 20 nights of civil unrest in the suburbs of Paris
Demonstrations
The riots are triggered when two teenagers were electrocuted in a poor area of a suburb east of Paris after allegedly climbing a fence to hide in an electric substation from a routine police-identification check.
Demonstrations
The riots which began in Clichy-sous-Bois quickly spread to more than 274 communes or towns one person is killed and 126 police and fire personnel are injured in the unrest
Demonstrations
in which nearly 9,000 cars and at least two buildings are set ablaze.
Demonstrations
Disaffected youths, primarily of French Muslim descent, began 20 nights of civil unrest in the suburbs of Paris
Pluto Moons
NASA publicly announces Hubble's discovery of two possible additional moons orbiting Pluto.
Big Bang
Asked on the British daytime chat show Richard & Judy, to explain his assertion that the question "What came before the Big Bang?" was meaningless, he compared it to asking "What lies north of the North Pole?"
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a disgraceful stain on the Islamic world
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated.
Independence of Iran
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated
Independence
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated
Irans new president repeats a remark from a former Ayatollah that Israel
Irans new president repeats a remark from a former Ayatollah that Israel should be "wiped out from the map," insisting that a new series of attacks will destroy the Jewish state.
Jewish State
Irans new president repeats a remark from a former Ayatollah that Israel should be "wiped out from the map," insisting that a new series of attacks will destroy the Jewish state
Quoted as saying, God willing, with the force of God behind it
Quoted as saying, "God willing, with the force of God behind it, we shall soon experience a world without the United States and Zionism".
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a disgraceful stain on the Islamic world
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated
Independence of Iran
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated
Independence
Ahmadinejad refers to Israel as a "disgraceful stain on the Islamic world" that would be eliminated
November 200551 historical events
Resignation of David Blunkett
Resign a 2nd time, following allegations misconduct over his directorship & shares
Scandal
Resign a 2nd time, following allegations misconduct over his directorship & shares
Prime Minister of Guinea
Appointed Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau
Demonstrations
Chirac calls for the arrest, trial and punishment of the rioters
Exile of Alberto Fujimori
Fujimori arrives in Santiago, Chile after being exiled in Japan since 2000
Arrest of Alberto Fujimori
Arrested in Chile whilst a Chilean judge considers a Peruvian extradition request
Demonstrations
Chirac declares a state of emergency on the 12th day of the civil unrest
State of Emergency
Chirac declares a state of emergency on the 12th day of the civil unrest
Government Report
Tony Blairs 1st Commons defeat, report stage of the Terrorism Bill
Reform of Parliament
Tony Blairs 1st Commons defeat, report stage of the Terrorism Bill. Loses a Commons vote on detaining terrorism suspects for 90-days without charge
Election
Amir Peretz defeats the Party Leader, Shimon Peres
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Amir Peretz defeats the Party Leader, Shimon Peres
Venus Express Launch
ESA's Venus Express launches to begin Europe's first dedicated mission to Venus.
Death Penalty Project Appointment
Starmer becomes a director of the organisation challenging capital punishment internationally.
1st Black President
1st elected female president of an African country
Election
Elected President of Liberia
President of Liberia
Appointed President of Liberia
Discovery of Vanth
Hubble images obtained by Brown reveal a moon orbiting the large trans-Neptunian object Orcus.
Chancellor
Merkel is elected Chancellor by the majority of delegates (397 to 217) in the newly assembled Bundestag
Chancellor
Angela Merkel becomes the first female Chancellor of Germany after working out a power-sharing agreement with outgoing Chancellor Gerhard Schroders Social Democratic Party
Election
The coalition deal is approved by both CDU/CSU and SPD parties at party conferences. Merkel is elected Chancellor by the majority of delegates (397 to 217) in the newly assembled Bundestag
Chief Minister
Sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar
Merkels first foreign trMerkel travels to Paris for a meeting with the
Merkels first foreign trMerkel travels to Paris for a meeting with the French president, Jacques Chirac, In his speech, Chirac emphasized the importance of the Franco-German Companionship for Europe
Bernabeu Standing Ovation
Scores twice in a 3-0 Clasico victory and receives applause from sections of the Madrid crowd.
Government Report
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
Nuclear Power
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
United Nations
The IAEA releasedsa report saying that Iran blocked nuclear inspectors from the United Nations from conducting a second visit to a site known as Parchin military complex
Party Formation
Leaves Likud and forms Kadima after the Gaza disengagement controversy.
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
Minister of Special Affairs
Appointed Minister for Special Affairs and Director of the Chancellors Office
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Germany
Death of George Best
Death of George Best
Opposition Alleges Electoral Fraud
The MDC reports alleged ghost voters and other irregularities in the Senate poll.
Opposition Challenges Senate Poll
The MDC alleges serious irregularities in the Senate election process.
Senate Election Held
Zimbabwe holds elections for the restored upper chamber of Parliament.
Senate Election Result
ZANU-PF wins 43 of the 50 elected Senate seats.
Senate Election
ZANU-PF wins most elected seats in the restored Senate.
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after starring for Barcelona.
World Player Recognition
Receives recognition for creativity, goals and influential attacking performances.
Harry Potter Weird Sisters Songs
Writes and performs material for the fictional Weird Sisters band in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
LIGO Design Sensitivity
Initial LIGO reaches its planned design sensitivity and begins the long S5 science run, producing the observatory's most sensitive pre-Advanced-LIGO gravitational-wave data set.
Senate Reintroduced
A newly restored Senate begins operating after elections.
Election
The leader of the opposition MDC party says, "We are deeply disturbed by the fraudulent activities we have unearthed," and.
Election
The ruling Zanu-PF party wins an overwhelming majority of seats in a newly-created upper house of Parliament, the Senate, the opposition MDC splits over its leaders decision to boycott the poll.
Election
various human rights groups report hundreds of thousands of ghost voters had appeared on the electoral roll of 5.8 million.
Politics
The leader of the opposition MDC party says, "We are deeply disturbed by the fraudulent activities we have unearthed," and various human rights groups report hundreds of thousands of ghost voters had appeared on the electoral roll of 5.8 million
December 200517 historical events
Re-Elected President
Nazarbayev wins another presidential election
Opposition Leadership Begins
Becomes Leader of HM Official Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
Conservative Leader Elected
Wins the Conservative Party leadership election and succeeds Michael Howard.
Party Leader
Elected Leader of the Conservative Party.
Opposition Leader
Becomes Leader of the Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
World Trade Organization Membership
Leads commerce policy during negotiations for WTO membership.
World Trade Organization Membership
Oversees Saudi Arabia's accession to the World Trade Organization.
Privy Council
Approved for appointment to the Privy Council after becoming opposition leader.
Economy of Brazil
Announces that Brazil will clear its International Monetary Fund debt of $15.5bn 2 yrs early
Holocaust
Describes the holocaust as a myth
Declaration of War
Admits responsibility for going to war in Iraq on the basis of faulty intelligence
Presidential Election
Morales wins the presidential election as the Movement Toward Socialism candidate.
Constitutional Referendum
Voters approve a new constitution establishing elected institutions and decentralised provinces.
Uranus New Rings and Moons
Showalter leads Hubble observations revealing two previously unknown dusty rings around Uranus and the moons Mab and Cupid.
Election
In a move widely seen as political persecution, Nour is convicted of forgery and sentenced to five years at hard labor
Party Leader
Cameron is elected with more than twice as many votes as Davis and more than half of all ballots issued; Cameron won 134,446 votes on a 78% turnout, beating Daviss 64,398 votes
United Nations Humanitarian Assessment
A United Nations official warns that Zimbabwe faces severe humanitarian and economic decline.
First Barcelona Senior Goal Against Albacete
Messi lifted the ball over the Albacete goalkeeper after receiving Ronaldinho's pass, registering his first competitive senior goal for Barcelona.
Senior Argentina Debut Against Hungary
Messi made his Argentina senior debut against Hungary but was dismissed shortly after entering the match, an unusually abrupt start to his international career.
Under-20 World Cup Final Penalty Double
Argentina defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the Under-20 World Cup final, with Messi scoring both goals from the penalty spot and ending the tournament as its leading scorer.
The Book Thief
Publication of "The Book Thief"
Shadow Minister
Rudd is given expanded responsibilities as the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Security and, also, the Shadow Minister for Trade
Champions League Qualification Finish
Tim Cahill supplies important goals as Everton finish fourth in the Premier League and qualify for Champions League qualifying rounds.
Simons Captains Brugge Championship Challenge
Timmy Simons helps organise Club Brugge's midfield as the club wins the 2004–05 Belgian title before his move abroad.
Julio Cesar AEK Arrival
Julio Cesar signs for AEK Athens and adds pace and direct attacking play to the side. His ability to operate across the forward line gives the club tactical flexibility.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid recruits Robinho de Souza, formerly of Santos. The Brazilian dribbler arrived from Santos amid expectations that he could become a Galactico-era star.
Inter Milan Fullback Arrival
Pierre Womé joins Inter after spells in several European leagues. The versatile Cameroon defender adds experience on the left side of defence.
Chelsea Premier League Championship Contributor
Geremi contributes to Chelsea's midfield rotation as the team builds towards the 2004-05 league title. His adaptability supports the club in multiple competitions.
Direct Thermal Emission from TrES-1
Leads Spitzer observations detecting infrared light from exoplanet TrES-1.
Binary Black Hole Simulation
Achieves the first successful full numerical simulation of the inspiral and merger of two black holes through the final ringdown.
Zorro Literary Retelling
Allende published Zorro, reimagining the origins of the masked fictional hero.
Cobreloa Senior Debut
Alexis Sánchez broke into Cobreloa's senior squad as a teenager, beginning his professional career in Chilean football before attracting interest from clubs abroad.
Premier League Championship
Petr Cech wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and sets a Premier League record for clean sheets in the season with 24.
Charlton Wide Attacking Pace
Rommedahl uses his speed along Charlton Athletic's right side, helping stretch Premier League defences.
Economy of Ecuador
Sceptical of a free-trade deal with the United States, does not take advice from the International Monetary Fund, and works to increase Ecuadors cooperation with other Latin American countries
Economy of Ecuador
Serves as economy and finance minister under Alfredo Palacio, during his four months in office, advocates poverty reduction and economic sovereignty
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA exists to pursue "safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear sciences and technology" (Pillars 2005)
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to promote peaceful use.
The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Directs The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
Constitution of France
Referendums held in France and The Netherlands reject the European Constitution. While the majority of the Member States already had ratified the European Constitution (mostly through Parliamentary ratification, although Spain and Luxembourg held referendums), due to the requirement of unanimity to amend the treaties of the EU, it became clear that it could not enter into force
Referendum
Referendums held in France and The Netherlands reject the European Constitution. While the majority of the Member States already had ratified the European Constitution (mostly through Parliamentary ratification, although Spain and Luxembourg held referendums), due to the requirement of unanimity to amend the treaties of the EU, it became clear that it could not enter into force
Discovery of HD 189733 b
Leads the team discovering transiting hot Jupiter HD 189733 b.
Tour de France
Appointed Tour Director of the Tour de France
Wenger Secures Cup Against Manchester United
Wenger ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 0-0, won on penalties final against Manchester United.
Perrin Begins Short Portsmouth Managerial Spell
Perrin takes charge at Fratton Park during a difficult Premier League period before being replaced later in the year.
Premier League Championship
Claude Makelele wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and protects the back four as the holding midfielder in Mourinho's system.
2005 FA Cup Final Decisive Penalty
Converts Arsenal's winning penalty after a goalless final against Manchester United.
Cannes Feature Jury
Served on the Cannes Film Festival jury judging feature film competition entries.
Crossing the Bridge Cannes Screening
Presented Crossing the Bridge The Sound of Istanbul out of competition at Cannes.
Crossing the Bridge Documentary
Directed Crossing the Bridge The Sound of Istanbul, exploring music in the Turkish city.
Election
After three weeks of negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD, the two parties reached a deal whereby Merkel would become Chancellor and the SPD would hold 8 of the 16 seats in the cabinet
Election
Leads a Grand coalition with the sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), and with the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), formed after the federal election
S2 Spectroscopic Orbit
Uses precision spectroscopy and astrometry of S2 to improve measurements of the compact mass associated with Sagittarius A*.
Allianz Arena Era Begins
Oliver Kahn leads Bayern as the club moves from the Olympiastadion to the newly built Allianz Arena for the 2005-06 season.
Mainz European Qualification Through Fair Play
Mainz enter UEFA Cup qualification through the fair-play route under Klopp, adding continental experience to their Bundesliga debut era.
Dortmund Financial Restructuring
Assumes a leading executive role during a severe financial crisis and helps oversee measures intended to stabilise Borussia Dortmund’s operations.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Michael Essien from Lyon. Chelsea acquired Lyon's dynamic midfielder in a major summer transaction.
Darfur Situation Referred To Court
The Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Appears in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Film
Craig is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond
Nanny McPhee
Stars in Nanny McPhee
BAFTA
Fellowship Award
Pride & Prejudice
Stars in Pride & Prejudice
Batman Begins
Takes the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins.
The Constant Gardener
Plays diplomat Justin Quayle in the political thriller The Constant Gardener.
Batman Begins
Directs Batman Begins, relaunching the Batman film series with a darker and more psychologically grounded approach.
Dark Knight Trilogy Begins
Begins the Dark Knight trilogy with Batman Begins, establishing Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Batman Begins Screenplay
Co-writes Batman Begins with David S. Goyer, developing the film's origin-story structure and realistic treatment of Bruce Wayne.
Knighthood
Knighted for services to acting
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for plays that uncover the precipice beneath everyday speech and expose oppression.
Never Let Me Go
Publication of "Never Let Me Go"
Underground Garage
Recruited by Steven Van Zandt to join singer Joan Jett, Kim Fowley & Martin Lewis and others by hosting his own radio show on Van Zandts Underground Garage radion channel heard throughout the USA
Beat Cafe Tour
Donovan tours the UK (Beat Cafe Tour) and Europe with Tom Mansi on double bass, former Damned drummer Rat Scabies and Flipron keyboard player, Joe Atkinson
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull
Releases, "Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull"
Buzzcocks
Shelley re-records "Ever Fallen In Love" with an all-star group, including Roger Daltrey, David Gilmour, Peter Hook, Elton John, Robert Plant and several contemporary bands, as a tribute to John Peel
Born to Boogie
The remastered expanded Born to Boogie DVD reaches number one in the Music DVD chart.
As Is Now
Releases the solo album, "As Is Now"
Buzzcocks
Shelley re-records "Ever Fallen In Love" with an all-star group, including Roger Daltrey, David Gilmour, Peter Hook, Elton John, Robert Plant and several contemporary bands, as a tribute to John Peel
Grammy Award
Robert Plant receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Im Coming To Take You To Lunch
Publishes, "Im Coming To Take You To Lunch", the story of how he took Wham! to China
Wham!
Publishes, "Im Coming To Take You To Lunch", the story of how he took Wham! to China
OBE
Page is awarded the OBE for services to Brazilian charity work.
Dont Believe the Truth
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth"
Dont Believe the Truth
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Guess God Thinks Im Abel
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Love Like A Bomb
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
The Meaning of Soul
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Live 8
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
Pink Floyd
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "A Bigger Bang"
Award
Receives a special award at the 25th Brit Awards ceremony
Tripping
Releases Tripping, the lead single from Intensive Care.
UK Music Hall of Fame
Is inducted with The Kinks into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
EU Constitution Referendum Pledge
Labour's manifesto promises a public referendum on the proposed European Union Constitution.
Economic Case for EU Reform
Brown argues that European reform should support employment, competition and economic flexibility.
Aid Commitment
Brown advocates increased British and international development spending.
International Finance Facility for Immunisation
Brown promotes long-term bond financing to accelerate vaccination programmes in poorer countries.
Hunting
Countryside Alliance Chairman & Labour Member of Parliament Kate Hoey warned that more foxes were being killed now than when hunting was legal
Budget Policy
The 2005 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2005 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
General Election - General Election Manifesto
Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
General Election Manifesto Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
General Election Manifesto Government
Government context for this general election: Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
General Election Manifesto
Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Public Service Investment Commitment
Brown defends continued investment in health, education and local services.
Third-Term Economic Programme
Brown promotes stability, investment and employment as Labour's central economic commitments.
Time 100 Recognition
Time includes Brown in its annual list of influential international figures.
Legislation
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
Reform of Royal Succession
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
Identity Cards Legislation
Burnham helps present and defend the Government's identity-cards policy in Parliament.
Constitutional Reform Act
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 reforms the office of Lord Chancellor and creates the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Mental Capacity Act
Mental Capacity Act 2005 creates a legal framework for decision making by people lacking capacity
Prevention of Terrorism Act
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 creates control orders for terrorism suspects
Creating a Patient-Led NHS
The government publishes plans for a more patient-led NHS, combining commissioning reform, organisational change and greater choice over where treatment is received.
NHS Connecting for Health
NHS Connecting for Health takes forward national digital infrastructure, including electronic referrals, prescribing, imaging systems and components of the NHS Care Records Service.
Practice-Based Commissioning
Practice-based commissioning gives GP practices indicative budgets and a role in redesigning local services, seeking to influence referrals and improve use of resources.
Trident Renewal
John Reid oversees early ministerial consideration of options for replacing the Vanguard submarines
Westminster School Governing Service Ends
Completes his recorded period of service on the governing body of Westminster School.
Conservative Leadership Campaign
Campaigns for the Conservative leadership on a programme of party change and modernisation.
Constitution of Great Britain
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
Election
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
Constitution of Great Britain
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
Election
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
A Briefer History of Time
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
A Briefer History of Time
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Block Mills History Documented In Detail
Studies of the Portsmouth works reassessed Brunel Bentham and Maudslay's contributions to machine production. The design reduced manual operations between manufacturing stages.
MBE
Appointed a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to cycling
Football Consultant
Appointed International Football Consultant for the Republic of Ireland
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
League Championship
Winner of the Premier League with Chelsea
Player of the Year
FA Player of the Year
Champions League
Scores in Liverpool's comeback against AC Milan as the club wins the 2005 Champions League final on penalties.
Footballer of the Year
Receives the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award
Premier League Championship
John Terry wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads a defence that concedes only 15 league goals across the entire season.
England Recognition as Charlton Defender
Young earns senior England recognition while playing regularly as Charlton Athletic's right-back.
Premier League Championship
Wayne Bridge wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and provides depth at left-back while competing for playing time in Mourinho’s title-winning squad.
Premier League Goalscoring Debut Season
Bent joins Charlton Athletic from Ipswich Town and immediately becomes a leading attacking option in the Premier League.
Championship Goalscoring Role
Provides a regular source of goals for Leeds United in the Championship as the club works toward a return to the Premier League.
Premier League Striker Signing
Dean Ashton joined Norwich City from Crewe Alexandra in January 2005 and added a potent goalscoring presence during the club's relegation fight.
Experienced Striker Villa Signing
Kevin Phillips joined Aston Villa from Southampton and brought a record of Premier League goalscoring to the club's attack.
Norwich Premier League Goals
Leon McKenzie represented Norwich City in the 2004-05 Premier League season, bringing strength and finishing to the club's attempts to remain in the division.
Transfer to Liverpool
After a spell with Southampton, Peter Crouch signs for Liverpool. The tall England striker arrived at Liverpool after Southampton's relegation and offered a different aerial option.
Elliott's Championship Promotion Goals
Elliott is an important scorer in the Sunderland attack as the club claims the second-tier championship and automatic promotion.
Teddy Sheringham Hammer of the Year
Teddy Sheringham is voted Hammer of the Year after bringing goals and experience to a West Ham team that achieves promotion via the play-offs.
League Cup Semi-Final Winner Against Chelsea
Rooney scores in the League Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, although United are eliminated on aggregate.
Newcastle Premier League Brace
Rooney scores twice during a dramatic Premier League victory at Newcastle United, illustrating his growing attacking partnership with United's forwards.
Pardew Takes West Ham Back to Premier League
Alan Pardew manages West Ham United to promotion through the Championship play-offs, completing the campaign with victory over Preston North End in Cardiff.
Brentford FA Cup Fifth Round
Allen's Brentford side eliminated Southampton in an FA Cup upset, continuing an impressive cup campaign from the third tier.
Championship Title Returns Sunderland to Premier League
McCarthy steers Sunderland to the Championship title, completing the club's recovery from its 2003 relegation.
England World Cup Qualifying Campaign
Beckham captained England during qualification for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He provided experience and crossing accuracy as the team secured its place at another major tournament.
Real Madrid Midfield Role Under Luxemburgo
Beckham worked under manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo during a period of tactical experimentation at Real Madrid. His long passing remained a feature even as the team's formation and personnel changed.
Sent Off Against Austria in Qualifying
Beckham was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards in England's World Cup qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford. England nevertheless won the match and subsequently completed qualification for the 2006 finals.
Ballon d'Or Runner-Up
Lampard finishes second in the Ballon d'Or voting after an outstanding year of domestic achievement and European performances for Chelsea.
Champions League Semi-Final Against Liverpool
Lampard plays in Chelsea's tense Champions League semi-final against Liverpool, which ends with a narrow aggregate defeat after a disputed goal.
League Clinching Double at Bolton
Lampard scores twice at Bolton Wanderers as Chelsea secure their first English league title in fifty years, providing an unforgettable championship moment.
Premier League Championship
Frank Lampard wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and supplies 13 league goals and drives Chelsea forward from central midfield.
Champions League Final Header Begins Comeback
Gerrard heads Liverpool's first goal against AC Milan in Istanbul, sparking a comeback from a 3-0 half-time deficit.
Champions League Final Penalty Won
Gerrard is fouled by Gennaro Gattuso during Liverpool's comeback against Milan, earning the penalty that leads to the equalising goal.
Liverpool Contract Renewal After European Title
Gerrard signs a new Liverpool contract following a summer of speculation after the club's dramatic European Cup success.
UEFA Super Cup Victory Against CSKA Moscow
Gerrard is part of Liverpool's squad as the club defeats CSKA Moscow to claim the UEFA Super Cup after its Champions League triumph.
Death of Peter Berenson
Death of Peter Berenson
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Invasion of Iraq
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Dellas Returns to AEK Athens
Traianos Dellas joins AEK Athens after playing abroad and adds international experience to the back line. The tall central defender becomes a central figure during his later years at the club.
Chairman
Apppointed Chairman of the Icelandic Independence Party
Chelsea Win First Premier League Title
Eiður Guðjohnsen supplies inventive attacking play as Chelsea win their first league championship in fifty years under José Mourinho.
Election
Leads the National Democratic Alliance to a victory in the Bihar Assembly elections,bringing to an end the 15-year rule of the Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal in the state
National Democratic Alliance
Leads the National Democratic Alliance to a victory in the Bihar Assembly elections,bringing to an end the 15-year rule of the Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal in the state
The Sea
Publication of "The Sea"
Military Rule
The Israeli cabinet formally declares an end to military rule
Philadelphi Route
Israel withdraws from the Philadelphi Route, a narrow strip adjacent to the border with Egypt,
Queen Loana English Edition
The English edition of The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana expanded the novel's international reception.
Calaiò's Goals in Napoli's Revival
Emanuele Calaiò arrived during Napoli's rebuilding period and became a prominent scorer as the club climbed from Serie C1.
Toni Joins Fiorentina from Palermo
Luca Toni transfers from Palermo and immediately adds a powerful aerial presence and prolific scoring threat to Fiorentina's attack.
Rocchi Becomes Key Lazio Goalscorer
Tommaso Rocchi establishes himself as a central attacking figure for Lazio, using intelligent runs to create chances in Serie A.
Second Valencia Spell Ends
Ranieri departs Valencia after disappointing domestic results despite the UEFA Super Cup victory earlier in his second tenure.
Reja Establishes Promotion Momentum
Edoardo Reja managed Napoli through successive promotions, guiding the club from the third tier toward a return to Serie A.
Benfica Championship as Coach
Guides Benfica to the 2004-05 Portuguese league title, ending the club's long wait for domestic championship success.
Premier League Championship
Didier Drogba wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and adds physical presence and decisive goals to Chelsea's title-winning frontline.
Kuyt Feyenoord League Goalscoring Award
Dirk Kuyt finishes among the Eredivisie's leading scorers for Feyenoord, combining tireless work rate with reliable finishing in a strong individual league campaign.
Transfer to Manchester United
Joins Manchester United from Fulham and becomes the club's long-term first-choice goalkeeper.
Dutch Cup Final Playmaking Role
Wesley Sneijder emerges as Ajax's primary midfield passer, producing long-range shooting and precise set pieces during his final full seasons at the club.
Premier League Championship
Arjen Robben wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and injects pace and invention into the attack after returning from injury.
UN Police Division
Shahkar begins a period supporting United Nations field operations from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations Police Division.
Gaza Disengagement
Abbas leads the Palestinian Authority during Israel's unilateral withdrawal from settlements in Gaza
Celtic Goalkeeping Appointment
Boruc joined Celtic from Legia Warsaw and soon won support for his performances during Scottish league and European fixtures.
Premier League Championship
Ricardo Carvalho wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and forms a composed central-defensive partnership with John Terry.
Manchester United League Goal Against Newcastle
Ronaldo scored against Newcastle United in a Premier League win as he continued developing from a young winger into a more reliable attacking contributor.
Benfica End League Title Drought
Captains Benfica's attack during the club's first Portuguese league championship in eleven years, delivering important goals and set pieces.
Premier League Championship
Jose Mourinho wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea as the club sets a then-record 95 points.
Premier League Manager of the Season
Receives the Premier League Manager of the Season award after Chelsea's championship-winning campaign.
Premier League Championship
Damien Duff wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and stretches opposing defences and provides quick movement from wide areas.
Diplomatic Negotiations
Putin and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder negotiate the construction of a major gas pipeline over the Baltic exclusively between Russia and Germany
Economy of Russia
A study by Bank of Finlands Institute for Economies in Transition (BOFIT) found that state intervention had made a positive impact on the corporate governance of many companies in Russia.
Economy of Russia
Putin and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder negotiate the construction of a major gas pipeline over the Baltic exclusively between Russia and Germany.
Economy of Russia
The National Priority Projects were launched to improve Russias health care, education, housing and agriculture.
Economy of Russia
The governance was better in companies with state control or with a stake held by the Government.
Gas Pipeline
Putin and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder negotiate the construction of a major gas pipeline over the Baltic exclusively between Russia and Germany
National Priority Projects
The National Priority Projects were launched to improve Russias health care, education, housing and agriculture
CSKA Moscow UEFA Cup Triumph
Akinfeev plays in goal as CSKA Moscow defeats Sporting CP 3-1 in Lisbon to become the first Russian club to win a major UEFA trophy.
UEFA Cup Final Goal for CSKA Moscow
Zhirkov scores CSKA Moscow's second goal against Sporting CP in the UEFA Cup final, turning a first-half deficit into a historic victory.
King Abdullah Scholarship Programme
Oversees higher-education administration supporting the scholarship programme.
Municipal Elections
Supports municipal administration during the developing electoral process.
King Abdullah implements a Government scholarship program to send young Saudi men
King Abdullah implements a Government scholarship program to send young Saudi men and women to Western universities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies
King Abdullah Scholarship Programme
Launches a major scholarship programme for Saudi students overseas.
Municipal Elections
Supports the kingdom's first nationwide municipal elections.
Marseille Centre Forward Arrival
Mamadou Niang joins Olympique Marseille from Strasbourg in 2005. He develops into an important scorer for the club and later helps deliver a French league title.
Golden Bear for U Carmen eKhayelitsha
The film U Carmen eKhayelitsha, directed by Mark Dornford-May, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival.
Graphene Quantum Hall Effect
Demonstrates unusual quantum Hall behaviour of charge carriers in graphene.
Setmana Catalana
Winner of the Setmana Catalana
Barcelona Captaincy
Serves as Barcelona's principal captain and defensive leader during the club's return to major honours.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos moves to Real Madrid after playing for Sevilla. Real Madrid signed the teenage defender from Sevilla, beginning a long tenure in the club's back line.
Lorca Wins Promotion to Segunda División
Emery guides Lorca Deportiva out of Spain's third tier in his first campaign as manager, quickly establishing a reputation for detailed preparation.
European People's Party Observer Membership
The AKP is admitted as an observer member in the European Peoples Party (EPP), the conservative party of the EU
White Noise
Stars in White Noise
Academy Award
Wins an Oscar for "Capote" as Truman Capote
Academy Award
Takes the supporting-actor Oscar for Million Dollar Baby.
Match Point Film
In 2005, Woody Allen made Match Point, a London-set thriller involving ambition, class and destructive desire.
Madagascar
Voice part in, "Madagascar"
No Country for Old Men
Publication of "No Country for Old Men"
No Country
Publication of "No Country for Old Men"
Medal
Awarded the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from The National Book Foundation
Hall of Fame
Hendrix is inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame
Tony Award
Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical Spamalot
Economy of USA
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Obama speaks out against Government indifference to growing economic class divisions, calling on both political parties to take action to restore the social safety net for the poor. Defends the New Deal social welfare policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and opposes Republican proposals to establish private accounts for Social Security
Hurricane Katrina
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Obama speaks out against Government indifference to growing economic class divisions, calling on both political parties to take action to restore the social safety net for the poor
Legislation
Obama introduces two initiatives bearing his name: Lugar-Obama, which expanded the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons. Introduces the Coburn-Obama Transparency Act, which authorizes the establishment of USAspending.gov, a web search engine on federal spending. Cosponsors the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act
Transparency Act
Introduces the Coburn-Obama Transparency Act, which authorizes the establishment of USAspending.gov, a web search engine on federal spending
Baryon Acoustic Oscillation Detection
Eisenstein leads detection of the baryon acoustic oscillation scale in galaxy clustering, establishing a standard ruler for measuring cosmic expansion and dark energy.
Direct Thermal Emission from HD 209458 b
Leads Spitzer observations directly measuring infrared light emitted by HD 209458 b.
Discovery of Gliese 876 d
Leads discovery of low-mass planet Gliese 876 d around a nearby red dwarf.
Discovery of Gliese 876 d
Contributes to discovery of the low-mass inner planet Gliese 876 d.
Quantum Spin Hall Theory
With Charles Kane, develops the theoretical model for a quantum spin Hall state with protected electron edge channels.
Graphene Research Spurs New York Experiments
Researchers in New York investigated electron transport in graphene following the isolation of atomically thin carbon. The development expanded the tools available for subsequent innovation.
Quantum Spin Hall Effect Theory
With Eugene Mele, predicts a two-dimensional topological state whose edge channels carry spin-filtered electrons protected by time-reversal symmetry.
Retirement
Retires from cycling
Tour de France
Vrijmans report "clears" Lance Armstrong because of improper handling and testing, the report says that tests on urine samples were conducted improperly and fell so short of scientific standards that it was "completely irresponsible". Winner of the Tour de France, 7th time, a record
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Declaration of War
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Selected Letters New Edition
A new selection of Strachey's letters illuminated the Bloomsbury literary network.
Growth Support Plan Expands Infrastructure
Bouteflika's administration promotes major public spending on housing, transport and public services.
Growth Support Plan Expands Infrastructure
Bouteflika's administration promotes major public spending on housing, transport and public services.