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.
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2005 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 206 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2005.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2005
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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.
Championship Title Returns Sunderland to Premier League
McCarthy steers Sunderland to the Championship title, completing the club's recovery from its 2003 relegation.
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
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
Constitutional Reform Act
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 reforms the office of Lord Chancellor and creates the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
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.
Dark Knight Trilogy Begins
Begins the Dark Knight trilogy with Batman Begins, establishing Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Death of Peter Berenson
Death of Peter Berenson
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"
Economic Case for EU Reform
Brown argues that European reform should support employment, competition and economic flexibility.
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
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
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.
England Recognition as Charlton Defender
Young earns senior England recognition while playing regularly as Charlton Athletic's right-back.
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.
EU Constitution Referendum Pledge
Labour's manifesto promises a public referendum on the proposed European Union Constitution.
Experienced Striker Villa Signing
Kevin Phillips joined Aston Villa from Southampton and brought a record of Premier League goalscoring to the club's attack.
Film
Craig is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond
Football Consultant
Appointed International Football Consultant for the Republic of Ireland
Footballer of the Year
Receives the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
General Election - General Election Manifesto
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.
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.
Grammy Award
Robert Plant receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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"
Hunting
Countryside Alliance Chairman & Labour Member of Parliament Kate Hoey warned that more foxes were being killed now than when hunting was legal
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull
Releases, "Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull"
Identity Cards Legislation
Burnham helps present and defend the Government's identity-cards policy in Parliament.
Im Coming To Take You To Lunch
Publishes, "Im Coming To Take You To Lunch", the story of how he took Wham! to China
International Finance Facility for Immunisation
Brown promotes long-term bond financing to accelerate vaccination programmes in poorer countries.
Invasion of Iraq
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Knighthood
Knighted for services to acting
League Championship
Winner of the Premier League with Chelsea
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.
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.
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