What famous things happened in 2005?

September 1 – Oil prices rise sharply following the economic effects of Hurricane Katrina. September 3 – Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies at 80 of anaplastic thyroid cancer, creating a vacancy on the Supreme Court. September 5 – John Roberts is nominated by President George W.

What was happening in the UK in 2005?

7 July – A series of co-ordinated terrorist bombings strike London’s public transport system during the morning rush hour. Three bombs exploded within fifty seconds of each other on three London Underground trains. A fourth bomb exploded on a bus an hour later in Tavistock Square.

What was introduced in 2005 history?

New computer products and services introduced in 2005. Apple introduced the Mac Mini on January 11, 2005. The first issue of Retro Gamer was January 2005. Google Maps was launched on February 8, 2005.

What major events happened in London?

Early times

• 55 BC. Julius Caesar (above) discovers Britain.
• AD 43. Londinium settled during second Roman invasion; a bridge is built over the Thames.
• AD 61. Boudicca (below), Queen of the Iceni tribe in East Anglia, sacks the city before being defeated.
• c. 200.
• 410. Troops are withdrawn to defend Rome.
• 449-527.
• 604.
• c.

Why did they bomb London in 2005?

The 7 July 2005 London bombings, often referred to as 7/7, were a series of four coordinated suicide attacks carried out by Islamist terrorists in London that targeted commuters travelling on the city’s public transport system during the morning rush hour….

7 July 2005 London bombings
Motive	Islamic terrorism

What happened in London 7th July 2005?

On the morning of July 7, 2005, bombs are detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the city’s rush hour. The synchronized suicide bombings, which were thought to be the work of al-Qaida, killed 56 people including the bombers and injured another 700.

Who famous was born in London?

Famous People Born in London

• Charlie Chaplin. Born 16th April 1889.
• Alfred Hitchcock. Born 13th August 1899.
• Bob Hope. Born 29th May 1903.
• Angela Lansbury. Born 16th October 1926.
• Elizabeth Taylor. Born 27th February 1932.
• Joan Collins. Born 23rd May 1933.
• Anna Wintour. Born on 3rd November 1949.
• Daniel Day-Lewis.

Why did the 2005 London bombings happen?

The explosions were caused by improvised explosive devices made from triacetone triperoxide, packed into backpacks. The bombings were followed two weeks later by a series of attempted attacks that failed to cause injury or damage.