Historical Events
Election of Interest
Negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD in Germany conclude with the two parties agreeing to form a grand coalition with Angela Merkel as chancellor after both parties lost seats in the 2005 German federal election
Famous Deaths
- Milton Obote, President of Uganda (b. 1925)
- Wayne Booth, American literary critic (b. 1921)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About October 10, 2005
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
#1 Song: Push The Button - Sugababes
