· THAT DAY · OCTOBER 5, 2005 · NO. 20 ·
October 5, 2005
Wednesday · 20 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
Top Global Headlines
- 2021: Windows 11 is released to the general public.
- 2011: Two Chinese cargo ships were attacked and their crews murdered on a stretch of the Mekong River in far northern Thailand.
- 2011: In the Mekong River massacre, two Chinese cargo boats are hijacked and 13 crew members murdered.
- 2000: Colour revolutions: During protests over irregularities in the Yugoslavian general election, a wheel-loader was driven into the Radio Television of Serbia building, giving the protests the nickname "Bulldozer Revolution".
The New York Times — OCTOBER 5, 2005
Formula One racing driver Jules Bianchi sustained fatal head injuries in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, dying the following year.2014
Weather in New York
77°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Gold Digger
Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
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Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Academy Award (2005)
The Departed
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Madagascar
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Constantine
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October 5, 2005
Wed · 77°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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