Historical Events
- Bubba Stewart becomes first African-American to win a major motor sports event when he takes out the Monster Energy AMA Supercross C'ship event in Irving, Texas
- Newcastle United teammates Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer are sent off for fighting each other in a 3-0 home defeat to EPL rivals Aston Villa at St. James’ Park
Famous Deaths
John Paul II (1920-2005)
264th Roman Catholic Pope (1978-2005), dies of heart failure at 84
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About April 2, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candy Shop - 50 Cent Featuring Olivia
#1 Song: (Is This The Way To) Amarillo? - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
