2005

What Was Happening in 2005

Hurricane Katrina exposes America's fault lines, London wins the Olympics one day before the 7/7 bombings shatter its celebrations.

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Number 1 Songs in 2005 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Is This the Way to Amarillo"

Tony Christie ft. Peter Kay

Originally a 1971 hit, the song was re-released for Comic Relief with a Peter Kay video featuring celebrity cameos. It spent seven weeks at number one and became the UK's best-selling single of 2005.

US #1

"We Belong Together"

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey's triumphant comeback single spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the biggest hit of 2005 and one of the longest-running number ones of the decade.

Biggest Films of 2005 — Box Office Hits

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Box Office: $896 million worldwide

The fourth Harry Potter film took on a darker tone as the franchise matured with its audience, featuring the Triwizard Tournament and the return of Voldemort in a climax that shocked younger viewers.

Fashion and Style of 2005

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

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