What Happened on June 1, 2005

Historical Events

  • The Dutch referendum on the European Constitution results in its rejection
  • The longest oil/natural gas explosion in the Houston, Texas area occurs in Crosby, Texas. The drill was owned by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Company.

Famous Weddings

  • "The Amazing Race 7" executive assistant Alex Ali weds Lynn Warren in Ottawa, Canada
  • "The White Stripes" guitarist, pianist and lead vocalist Jack White (29) weds British model Karen Elson (26) in Manaus, Brazil

Famous Deaths

  • Derry Jeffares, Irish Anglo-Irish scholar (Stirling University), dies at 84

George Mikan (1924-2005)

American Basketball Hall of Fame center (NBA All-Star 1951-54; NBL MVP 1948; Minneapolis Lakers), dies of diabetes complications at 80


2005 Highlights

About June 1, 2005

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Axel F - Crazy Frog