Famous Deaths
- Immanuel C.Y. Hsu, scholar of modern Chinese intellectual and diplomatic history (b. 1923)
- José Azcona del Hoyo, President of Honduras (1986-90), dies at 78
- Mokarrameh Ghanbari, Iranian painter (b. 1928)
- Robert Sloman, English screenwriter, dies at 79
Rosa Parks (1913-2005)
American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger, dies of natural causes at 92
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About October 24, 2005
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
- #1 Song: I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys