What Happened on September 24, 2005

Historical Events

  • Hurricane Rita makes landfall in the United States, devastating Beaumont, Texas and portions of southwestern Louisiana.

Famous Weddings

  • "30 Minute Meals" TV host Rachael Ray (37) weds "The Cringe" lead singer John Cusimano in Montalcino, Italy
  • "King of Queens" actor-comedian Patton Oswalt (36) weds writer Michelle McNamara in Los Angeles

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore

American "That '70s Show" actor Ashton Kutcher (27) weds American actress Demi Moore (42) in Beverly Hills, California; divorce in 2013


Famous Deaths

  • Thomas "Tommy" Bond, American actor (Butch-Our Gang, Superman), dies at 79
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About September 24, 2005

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Cha - Pussycat Dolls Ft. Busta Rhymes