Historical Events
- New Zealand's first civil union takes place
- Syria completes withdrawal from Lebanon, ending 29 years of occupation
Famous Deaths
- (Gwendolyn) Dianne Brooks, American R&B, jazz, session and touring vocalist (Three Playmates - "Sugah Wooga"; solo - "Walking On My Mind"; Anne Murray), dies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at 66
- Mariana Levy, Mexican actress, singer, and television show host, dies of a heart attack at 39
- William J Bell, American television writer and producer (The Young and The Restless; The Bod and the Beautiful), dies at 87
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About April 29, 2005
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candy Shop - 50 Cent Featuring Olivia
#1 Song: (Is This The Way To) Amarillo? - Tony Christie Ft. Peter Kay
