Born in 2005
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BACK TO 2005 · New Zealand
A little history to go with their gift.
Doctor Who returned to television with Rose Tyler, and readers queued for the sixth Harry Potter book at midnight. Liverpool came back from a 3–0 deficit to draw 3–3 with AC Milan, then won the European Cup final on penalties.
What happened in 2005?
Michael Campbell wins the US Open golf title
Michael Campbell won the 2005 US Open, becoming only the second New Zealander to win a golf major. His win was a landmark result for New Zealand golf.
Civil unions come into effect in New Zealand
New Zealand’s civil union law came into effect in 2005, allowing couples to enter a legally recognised civil union. The law expanded legal recognition for couples.
New Zealand wins hosting rights for 2011 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand won the right to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup in 2005. The award brought a major international sporting event to the country.
Firsts and new ideas
Deep Impact struck a comet for science
NASA's Deep Impact mission sent an impactor into the comet Tempel 1 on 4 July 2005 to study material beneath its surface.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · The Washington Post, Guy Gugliotta
YouTube began the age of casual video sharing
YouTube was founded on 14 February 2005, giving ordinary internet users an easy way to upload and share video.
YouTube Blog, Susan Wojcicki · The Guardian, Stuart Heritage
Number ones and music in 2005
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
James Blunt turned a ballad into a hit
James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful reached number one on the UK singles chart in July 2005.
Crazy Frog tops New Zealand's 2005 singles chart
Crazy Frog's 'Axel F' ranked No. 1 on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts' 2005 End of Year Top 50 Singles.
Prices and everyday money in 2005
New Zealand figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (annual avg.) | $1.32 | litre MBIE via Figure.NZ |
| Average weekly earnings | NZ$787.89 | per week Statistics New Zealand, New Zealand Official Yearbook 2010, Table 14.17 |
| Standard domestic letter postage | 45 cents | one full-rate standard domestic letter New Zealand Post |
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