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May 19, 2005

May 19, 2005, was a Thursday. It was the 139th day of 2005. The decade was the 2000s.

18 years and 10 months have passed since May 19, 2005.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 19, 2005:

  • Basketball player Reggie Miller plays his final game.
  • Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is released.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 19, 2005:

  • United States: "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani
  • United Kingdom: "Lonely" by Akon

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 19, 2005

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
  • Hate It Or Love It - The Game Featuring 50 Cent
  • Oh - Ciara Featuring Ludacris
  • Lonely - Akon
  • Just A Lil Bit - 50 Cent
Play the top singles from 2005
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2005. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mario, Kanye West, 50 Cent and James Blunt.
Monster-in-Law

Top movie

The movie "Monster-in-Law" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 6,879 days ago. Approximately 229 months have passed. It was the 139th day of 2005, in week 20. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on May 19, 2005, are now 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 76 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 19, 2005

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 19, 2005, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2005 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.

In America, the song "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani is at the top of the singles charts, while "Lonely" by Akon is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Monster-in-Law is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Charmed", "Arrested Development", "Desperate Housewives", and "House". In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded.

Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. It's 2005, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Mario, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Kanye West and Ciara. Satirical factoids about actor Chuck Norris are extremely popular at the moment. These "Chuck Norris Facts" consist of absurd hyperbolic claims about Norris' toughness.

The trial of pop star Michael Jackson for child molestation is attracting international media attention. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Luther Vandross, Lloyd Avery II, Tara Correa-McMullen, and Rosa Parks would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal", "The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap", "Fight Night Round 2", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "7th Heaven", "That '70s Show", "Dora the Explorer", and "Peppa Pig". Children are playing with toys such as Micropets, Cosmolight Alien Eggs, Baby Annabell, and the Nintendo DS.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 19, 2005.

  • Eurovision 2005.

    Eurovision 2005

    The 2005 Eurovision song contest was held in Kiev, Ukraine. Greece won the contest with the song "My Number One" by Helena Paparizou.
  • Team Aniston VS Team Jolie.

    Team Aniston VS Team Jolie

    The divorce of actor Brad Pitt and Friends actress Jennifer Aniston continued to dominate celebrity gossip magazines and websites throughout 2005. When the couple announced their split in January, the media began speculating about whether Pitt had cheated on his wife with Jolie, who had starred alongside him in the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". In the months that followed, fans continued to split themselves into two teams: Team Aniston and Team Jolie.
  • The Pussycat Dolls make their debut.

    The Pussycat Dolls make their debut

    In April 2005, the American girl group The Pussycat Dolls released their debut single, Don't Cha.
  • I like the way you move.

    I like the way you move

    The dance music group Bodyrockers released their hit song "I Like the Way" in April 2005.
  • The trial of Michael Jackson.

    The trial of Michael Jackson

    The trial of pop singer Michael Jackson was taking place in Santa Barbara County. Jackson stood accused of child molestation and four counts of intoxicating a minor to molest him. The trial began on February 28th, 2005. It ended on June 13th, 2005, after Jackson was found not guilty.
  • Chuck Norris Facts.

    Chuck Norris Facts

    Satirical factoids called "Chuck Norris Facts" began to take off in popularity in 2005.
  • Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"

    "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day went on to win a Grammy for 2005's Record of the Year.
  • 2005 in music.

    2005 in music

    Popular music artists in 2005 included 50 Cent, The Game, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Mariah Carey, The Pussycat Dolls, Missy Elliott, The Black Eyed Peas, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown and Kanye West.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2005.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2005

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2005 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson, George Lucas, Shaquille O'Neal, Steven Spielberg, Johnny Depp, Madonna, Elton John and Tom Cruise.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2005?

    In 2005, the best NBA players were Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Amare Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Shawn Marion, Ben Wallace and Gilbert Arenas.
  • Time Person of the Year 2005.

    Time Person of the Year 2005

    U2 singer Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates were listed as the "Time Person of the Year 2005" under the title "The Good Samaritans."
  • Kelly Brook.

    Kelly Brook

    English model Kelly Brook was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2005.
  • 2005 in movies.

    2005 in movies

    Movies released in 2005 included Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, King Kong, Madagascar, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, War of the Worlds, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, Hitch, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Brokeback Mountain, Sin City, Walk the Line, Pride & Prejudice and Capote.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2005, the best soccer players were Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry, Andriy Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini, Adriano, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kaká, Samuel Eto'o and John Terry.
  • Cameras on phones become the norm.

    Cameras on phones become the norm

    By 2005 and 2006, cameras on cellphones had become the norm. People could now take photographs and record videos in an instant. This was the beginning of a new era in which no event would go uncaptured.
  • Crash.

    Crash

    The film "Crash" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005.
  • Bebo.

    Bebo

    A social network called Bebo was becoming the latest craze in countries such as Ireland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
  • Happy Slapping.

    Happy Slapping

    A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.
  • MySpace.

    MySpace

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 19, 2005.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 19, 2005.

  • April 19, 2005:
    • Rapper Blade Icewood is fatally shot in Detroit, Michigan.
    • The Pussycat Dolls release their song "Don't Cha".
    • Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected as the new pope.
    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are engaged.
  • April 23, 2005: "Me at the zoo": The first ever YouTube video is uploaded by the website's co-founder Jawed Karim.
  • April 25, 2005: 107 people are killed after a commuter train derails in Amagasaki, Japan.
  • April 26, 2005: Bruce Springsteen releases the album "Devils and Dust".
  • April 28, 2005: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) is released.
  • April 29, 2005: The domain name for Reddit is first registered.
  • April 30, 2005: Chelsea win their first Premier League title in 50 years after a 2-0 victory away against Bolton.
  • May 1, 2005: Lionel Messi scores his first senior team goal for Barcelona.
  • May 4, 2005: The dating game show "Next" debuts on MTV.
  • May 5, 2005:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup final after beating Manchester United on penalties.
    • Tony Blair wins a third term in government after the Labour Party secures a majority in the 2005 United Kingdom general election.
  • May 6, 2005:
    • Kingdom of Heaven (2005) is released.
    • The drama film "Crash", starring Sandra Bullock and Don Cheadle, is released in movie theaters.
  • May 8, 2005: Afghan singer Nasrat Parsa dies in Vancouver, Canada after being punched by an irate fan.
  • May 9, 2005: The Huffington Post website is launched.
  • May 11, 2005: The viral video of "Leeroy Jenkins" charging straight into combat on World of Warcraft is uploaded to the Internet.
  • May 16, 2005:
    • The final episode of Everybody Loves Raymond is aired.
    • Idaho crime: The bodies of the Groene family are discovered at their home near Lake Coeur d'Alene.
  • May 17, 2005:
    • Pop star Kylie Minogue is diagnosed with breast cancer.
    • 50 Cent releases the single "Just a Lil Bit".
  • May 18, 2005:
    • 7-year-old Rahul Raju goes missing in Kerala, India.
    • James Blunt releases the single "You're Beautiful".
  • This date: May 19, 2005
  • May 23, 2005:
    • 5 schoolgirls are killed after their school bus overturns in Meath, Ireland.
    • Actor Tom Cruise famously jumps up and down and declares his love for his new girlfriend Katie Holmes on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
  • May 24, 2005: Rihanna releases her debut single "Pon de Replay".
  • May 25, 2005:
    • Carrie Underwood wins Season 4 of American Idol.
    • Liverpool defeat A.C. Milan in the Champions League Final, despite being 3-0 down at half time.
  • May 27, 2005:
    • The Longest Yard (2005), starring Adam Sandler, is released in movie theaters.
    • The animated movie Madagascar (2005) is released.
  • May 30, 2005: The first episode of the reality cooking show "Hell's Kitchen" is aired on Fox.
  • May 31, 2005: Watergate scandal: FBI Associate Director Mark Felt is revealed to be "Deep Throat".
  • June 1, 2005: The first episode of "Dancing with the Stars" is aired on ABC.
  • June 6, 2005:
    • Actor Russell Crowe is arrested for assault after throwing a phone at a hotel worker in New York City.
    • English folk music duo Nizlopi release their single "JCB Song".
  • June 10, 2005: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) is released in cinemas.
  • June 11, 2005:
    • Boxing: Mike Tyson quits during his final boxing match against Kevin McBride.
    • RnB group Destiny's Child announce that they will be splitting up after their world tour is finished.
  • June 13, 2005: Pop singer Michael Jackson is found not guilty of sexual abuse.
  • June 15, 2005: Batman Begins (2005) is released in cinemas.
  • June 17, 2005: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announce that they are engaged.
  • June 18, 2005: Actor David Tennant makes his first appearance as the new Doctor Who.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 19, 2005, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2005 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 19, 2005 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 19, 2005

People in May 2005 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from May 2005.

Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
House
House
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Joey
Joey
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Deadwood
Deadwood
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
The O.C.
The O.C.
Punk'd
Punk'd
Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs

Cars in 2005

2005 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Lucerne, the Honda Civic (eighth generation), the Volkswagen Passat (B6), the Citroën C6, the Mercury Milan, and the Dodge Charger (2005).

Cars in 2005.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2005

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Unfabulous
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Toys

Toys in 2005

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The PSP
The PSP
20Q
20Q
The Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS
V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection
RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Micropets
Micropets
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The Xbox
The Xbox
Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2005.

Guild Wars 2005
Guild Wars
Psychonauts 2005
Psychonauts
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game 2005
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 2005
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
God of War 2005
God of War
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 2005
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Fight Night Round 2 2005
Fight Night Round 2
Tekken 5 2005
Tekken 5
Gran Turismo 4 2005
Gran Turismo 4
Resident Evil 4 2005
Resident Evil 4
World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 2004
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Halo 2 2004
Halo 2
Football Manager 2005 2004
Football Manager 2005
Killzone 2004
Killzone
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Were you born on May 19, 2005?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2005.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 19, 2011, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 19.

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Activist Deceased
Born on May 19, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Actor Deceased
Born on May 19, 1944
He turned 61 on this day in 2005.

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Guitarist
Born on May 19, 1945
He turned 60 on this day in 2005.

Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant

French wrestler Deceased
Born on May 19, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani

Former Afghan President
Born on May 19, 1949
He turned 56 on this day in 2005.

Joey Ramone

Joey Ramone

Singer Deceased
Born on May 19, 1951
He was not alive on this date.

Nicole Brown Simpson

Nicole Brown Simpson

Ex-wife of O. J. Simpson Deceased
Born on May 19, 1959
She was not alive on this date.

Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo

Italian soccer player
Born on May 19, 1979
He turned 26 on this day in 2005.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

Singer
Born on May 19, 1992
He turned 13 on this day in 2005.

Marshmello

Marshmello

American music producer
Born on May 19, 1992
He turned 13 on this day in 2005.

JoJo Siwa

JoJo Siwa

Youtuber
Born on May 19, 2003
She turned 2 on this day in 2005.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 19, 2005.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 19, 2005 was most likely conceived around August 26, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 19, 2005 is close to February 9, 2006.

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Stats for May 19, 2005

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 19, 2005:

  • 6,879 days have passed since this date.
  • 982 weeks have passed.
  • 594,349,200 seconds have passed since May 19, 2005.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 693,407,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 306,684,187,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 99,058,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 51,114,031 steps. That's roughly 22,717 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,132,190 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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