Historical Events
- Former USS America (CV-66), a decommissioned supercarrier of the US Navy, deliberately sunk in the Atlantic Ocean after four weeks of live-fire exercises. Largest ship ever to be disposed of as a target in a military exercise.
Beatification
Pope Benedict XVI observes his first beatification, elevating Blessed Marianne of Molokai on the road to canonization into sainthood
Famous Weddings
- The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor Jason Priestley (35) weds British makeup artist Naomi Lowde at the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About May 14, 2005
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
- #1 Song: Lonely - Akon