What Happened on February 14, 2005

Historical Events

  • Lebanon's former Prime Minister, Rafik Hariri, is assassinated, prompting the country to fall into chaos.
  • Online video sharing site YouTube is launched in the United States by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim; headquarteredin San Bruno, California
  • Seven people are killed and 151 wounded in a series of bombings by suspected Al-Qaeda-linked militants that hit the Philippines' Makati financial district in Metro Manila, Davao City, and General Santos City.

Famous Weddings

Keith Hernandez

Retired baseball player Keith Hernandez (51) weds Kai Thompson in Miami Beach, Florida

Famous Deaths

  • Rafik Hariri, Lebanese politician and billionaire businessman (b. 1944)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About February 14, 2005

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
  • UK #1 Song: Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own - U2