What Happened on May 9, 2005

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Liberal commentary website The Huffington Post is launched

Famous Weddings

Renée Zellweger

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger (36) weds country-music heartthrob singer Kenny Chesney (37) on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Famous Deaths

  • Nasrat Parsa, Afghani singer, dies at 36
2005 Highlights

About May 9, 2005

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
  • UK #1 Song: Lonely - Akon