Historical Events
Brokeback Mountain
"Brokeback Mountain" film released, directed by Ang Lee, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, based on story by Annie Proulx
Famous Weddings
Matt Damon
"Bourne" actor Matt Damon (35) weds Argentine-born Luciana Barrosa (29) at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau near New York City Hall
Famous Deaths
- György Sándor, Hungarian pianist, dies at 93
- Robert Sheckley, American sci-fi author (10th Victim, Mindswap), dies at 77
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About December 9, 2005
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Run It! - Chris Brown
#1 Song: Stickwitu - Pussycat Dolls
