Historical Events
Rent
Film adaptation of Joanthan Larson's musical "Rent", starring Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs, premieres at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC
- Italy's choice of national anthem, "Il Canto degli Italiani", becomes official in law for the first time, almost 60 years after it was provisionally chosen following the birth of the republic.
Famous Deaths
- Marek Perepeczko, Polish actor (Janosik), dies at 63
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About November 17, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
#1 Song: Hung Up - Madonna
