What Happened on January 26, 2005

Historical Events

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice is sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State, the first African American woman to hold the post

  • Glendale train crash: Two trains derail killing 11 and injuring 200 in Glendale, California, near Los Angeles.

Famous Weddings

Arnold Palmer

Professional golfer Arnold Palmer (75) weds Kathleen Gawthrop in an intimate ceremony at a cottage on the beach at Turtle Bay Resort

Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About January 26, 2005

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
  • UK #1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Ft. Petey Pablo