About This Quiz
Halfway into the 2000s saw 2005, a tumultuous time in world history.Â
Although it may seem like just the other day, it's over a decade ago. Can you believe that?
And the world was in so much turmoil. Rogue states announced they had nuclear weapons to protect themselves from supposed United States aggression, terrorists struck in one of the busiest cities in the world, and in the peak morning rush we saw one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded make landfall on the east coast of the United States, leaving devastation in its path.Â
In the world of entertainment, supergroups broke up, relationships fell apart, new relationships started, some of Hollywood's oldest and greatest were rewarded for their brilliance and a United States president was sworn in for his second term. In other parts of the world, a trial of a notorious dictator started which a year later, resulted in his execution for crimes against humanity.Â
So what else do you remember from the year 2005? Do you think you could beat our quiz regarding events from that year?
Some questions will test your knowledge of those 365 days to the limit! Are you up for it.
Good luck!
On February 14, 2005, YouTube was founded in San Mateo, California by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim. Now it is the biggest video sharing service in the world!
'We Belong Together' came off Maria Carey's 10th studio album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi'. It was the second single off the album.
Incredibly, 'We Belong Together' stayed at number one on the Billboard charts for 14 weeks, tying a record with a previous Carey song from 1995 which she did with Boys II Men, 'One Sweet Day'.
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Brad Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston in July 2000. By 2005, their marriage was over, with Pitt moving onto another Hollywood actress.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie started dating in 2005, although rumors of an on-set affair in 2004 never went away. They had their first child together in 2006.
Although many cities were damaged across large parts of the United States' eastern coastline, New Orleans was particularly badly affected.
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Hurricane Katrina was a devastating Category 5 storm. The total economic impact of the storm was around $150 billion, with property damage at $81 billion alone.
Hunter S. Thompson, famed gonzo journalist, died on February 20th. Johnny Depp, a personal friend of Thompson, portrayed him in the movies, 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'The Rum Diary'.
Ted Koppel had hosted "Nightline" since November 1979! A good run indeed.
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Ashton Kutcher had found fame in the long-running sitcom, 'That 70's Show'. Their marriage lasted till 2013.
His mistress for many years, Prince Charles finally married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
Facebook was already thriving in American universities by 2005. It branched out further, however, now taking in U.S. high schools and 21 universities overseas, including the United Kingdom.
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It was a close one! The Patriots ran out 24-21 winners against the Philadelphia Eagles after the teams were tied at 14-all heading into the last quarter.
Million Dollar Baby, starring Hilary Swank was 2005's best picture.
Hunter S. Thompson, who was struggling with various health issues at the time, died of a single gunshot wound which was self-inflicted.
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Million Dollar Baby was not only directed by Clint Eastwood but scored by him as well as co-produced.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith brought to an end the three-part trilogy stated with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 1999. It shows in great detail Anakin Skywalker's journey in becoming Darth Vader.
Is it a joke? Well, Pastafarianism is registered as an actual religion. It all started in 2005, thanks to Bobby Henderson, a student at the time.
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The White Sox easily overcame the Houston Astros in the World series in 2005. They ran out easy 4-0 winners, with Jermaine Dye of Chicago named MVP.
In one of the strangest Hollywood attractions, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes became an item with Cruise's actions on Oprah Winfrey the talk of the town.
The '7/7' attacks in London were carried out by four terrorists. Three bombs were exploded on underground trains while the fourth went off in a bus. 52 people died and over 700 were injured in the attacks.
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While still in his 'wild' years, Prince Harry had the whole of the United Kingdom talking for attending a fancy dress party dressed as a Nazi. He later apologized for his actions.
A team lead by Michael E. Brown discovered Eris while looking through two-year-old photos taken by the Palomar Observatory. Eris is named after the Greek goddess of strife and discord.
George W. Bush's second and last term as US president started on January 20, 2005. Bush won 286 of the electoral votes in November 2004 to defeat John Kerry of the Democrats.
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Although many suspected that they had them, North Korea announced for the first time that they possessed nuclear weapons as a deterrent to any attack from America.
Jean Paul II had become pope in 1978. Of Polish decent, John Paul II survived an assassination attempt in 1981 by gunman Mehmet Ali AÄŸca, a Turkish militant.
In a close-fought series of games, the San Antonio Spurs were named NBA champions for 2005, winning 4-3 over the Detroit Pistons. Tim Duncan of the Spurs was named as the MVP of the finals.
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The world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, flew for the first time in Toulouse, France in 2005. In an all-economy layout, it can carry over 800 people.
The very popular sitcom, How I Met Your Mother first aired in 2005. It stars Jason Siegel, Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris and Alyson Hannigan.
After his capture, the trial of Saddam Hussein began on October 19, 2005. A verdict was only delivered in November the following year with Hussein sentenced to death by hanging.
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Angela Merkel was sworn in as the first female chancellor of Germany on November 22, 2005.
Roger Federer was crowned US Open champion after defeating Andre Agassi, playing his final event, 6–3, 2–6, 7–6, 6–1.
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson ran from 1962 to 1992 with Carson the undoubted king of late night talk shows. He retired in 1992, handing his mantel on to Jay Leno.
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The biggest group in the world at the time, Destiny's Child broke up in 2005 with Beyonce's solo career going from strength to strength.
London won the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games. It was chosen over Paris and hosted the Olympics for the third time.