What Happened on March 4, 2005

Historical Events

  • The car of released Italian hostage Giuliana Sgrena is fired on by US soldiers in Iraq, causing the death of an Italian Secret Service Agent and injuring two passengers.
  • United Nations warns that about 90 million Africans could be infected by HIV in the future without further action against the spread of the disease.

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Sherman, Uruguayan-born writer (b. 1934)
  • Nicola Calipari, Italian secret service agent (b. 1953)
  • Robert Consoli, American actor and musician (b. 1964)
  • Una Hale, Australian soprano (b. 1922)
  • Yuriy Kravchenko, Ukrainian statesman (b. 1951)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About March 4, 2005

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 1 month and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

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