Video: 'elton john and david furnish Civil Partnership 2005 - Windsor'
(Wednesday, December 21, 2005, the newly hitched couple left the Guildhall at 11:44 a.m. GMT) — Rock star Elton John and his longtime partner, David Furnish, held a civil union ceremony today in Windsor, England, the first day that same-sex partnerships became legal in Britain.
(Saturday, November 26, 2005) — “Run It!” by Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Nov. 26, Dec. 3/10/17/24, 2005).
(Saturday, September 17, 2005) — “Gold Digger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for ten consecutive weeks (Sep. 17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19, 2005).
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The American Airlines Arena, Miami, USA (Friday 16th September 2005)'
(Friday, September 16, 2005, 8:40 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched his 37-show North American “‘US’ Tour” (to promote his Chaos and Creation in the Backyard album) tonight at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida.
(Saturday, July 2, 2005) — “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Inside Your Heaven’ by Carrie Underwood peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
Video: 'Live 8 - 2005' (100 videos)
(Saturday, July 2, 2005, 2:03 p.m. British Summer Time) — Live 8 took place today in ten different cities worldwide to draw attention to poverty in Africa. Continue reading Live 8 concerts held to draw attention to poverty in Africa 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
Video: '1 hour CNN live: Michael Jackson NOT GUILTY verdict 13th June 2005
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(Monday, June 13, 2005, 2:13 p.m. PDT) — Michael Jackson was acquitted today of all charges against him by a jury that absorbed three months of often lurid testimony about his life and relationships with young boys but rejected a teenager’s claim that Jackson plied him with liquor and sexually molested him. Continue reading Michael Jackson cleared after 14-week child molesting trial 20 years ago this hour (June 13 2005)
(Saturday, June 4, 2005) — “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for 14 non-consecutive weeks (June 4/11/18/25, July 9/16/23/30, Aug. 6/13/20/27, Sep. 3/10, 2005).
(Saturday, May 7, 2005) — “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 7/14/21/28, 2005).
(Saturday, March 5, 2005) — “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent featuring Olivia was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2/9/16/23/30, 2005).
