Historical Events
- France resoundingly rejects the European Constitution
Indy 500
Indianapolis 500: Dan Wheldon becomes first British-born winner since Graham Hill in 1966; first Indy 500 victory for car owner Michael Andretti of Andretti-Green Racing
- Senior PGA Championship, Laurel Valley GC: Mike Reid wins his first of 2 Champions Tour major titles with a birdie on the first playoff hole against Jerry Pate and Dana Quigley
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Page, English aircraft designer and executive (CEO British Aerospace Aircraft Group), dies at 88
- George Rochberg, American composer (Concord Quartet), dies at 86
- María de los Ángeles Alvariño González, Spanish marine biologist and oceanographer, dies at 88
- Oscar Brown, American singer, songwriter ("Brown Baby"; "Forbidden Fruit"), playwright, and poet, dies from complications of osteomyelitis at 78
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About May 29, 2005
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Axel F - Crazy Frog
