Knight of the Legion of Honour
Sarkozy is made Knight of the Legion of Honour by President Chirac
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2005 in France
Explore 27 historical events and records for France in 2005.
Historical records for France in 2005
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February
May
Death of Paul Ricoeur
Paul Ricoeur dies at his home in Chatenay-Malabry.
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.
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EU institutions began in 2001, resulting first in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, which would have repealed the existing European treaties and replaced them with a "constitution".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
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.
August
Cissé Double in European Super Cup
Cissé scores twice against CSKA Moscow, including an extra-time goal, as Liverpool lift the UEFA Super Cup.
October
Arsenal All-Time Goalscoring Record
Scores twice against Sparta Prague to become Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer.
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
November
Demonstrations
Chirac calls for the arrest, trial and punishment of the rioters
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
Other events (month unknown)
2005 FA Cup Final Decisive Penalty
Converts Arsenal's winning penalty after a goalless final against Manchester United.
Cisse Double Overturns CSKA Moscow Lead
Djibril Cissé scored twice as Liverpool recovered against CSKA Moscow to win after extra time.
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
Discovery of HD 189733 b
Leads the team discovering transiting hot Jupiter HD 189733 b.
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.
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
The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Directs The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
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.
Wenger Wins FA Cup on Penalties
Arsène Wenger's Arsenal defeated Manchester United in a shootout after a goalless FA Cup final.
How these records were prepared
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