Anna Louise Chally Hall Johnson was an American biological technologist born in Maryland. She worked at the National Institute of Health and was married to James Tappen Hall, a deputy sheriff. Johnson had two children, Melvin and Carolyn, and was a Lutheran. She passed away in 2005 at age 87.
Roswell Records, RCA Records release Foo Fighters’ album ‘In Your Honor’
Dave Grohl, originally from Warren, Ohio, founded the Foo Fighters in Seattle in 1994 and established Roswell Records in 1995. In June 2005, Roswell Records and RCA Records released the band's fifth album, "In Your Honor," featuring 20 songs recorded between January and March 2005 at Studio 606 in Los Angeles.
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Muskogee, Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood wins ‘American Idol’ Season 4
Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas and Samuel Aaron Bell, both born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, were notable jazz musicians. Byas, a tenor saxophonist, died in 1972, while Bell, a double-bassist, died in 2003. Additionally, Carrie Underwood, born in Muskogee, won "American Idol" Season 4 in 2005, showcasing significant local talent.
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‘My Number One’ by Helena Paparizou wins Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is located in southeastern Europe. On March 12, 2005, Karolos Papoulias became president. Greece won its first Eurovision Song Contest with "My Number One," performed by Helena Paparizou, in Kyiv. The 2005 contest featured 39 entries, with various countries competing for the title.
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Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal beats Joe Lauzon via TKO at ‘AFC 12’ in Fort Lauderdale
Jorge J. Masvidal Jr., 20, defeated Joe Lauzon, 21, at the "Absolute Fighting Championships 12" in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 30, 2005. Masvidal won by technical knockout in the second round, altering Lauzon's record to 13-8-1, while Masvidal improved to 6-1. Both fighters compete in the lightweight division.
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Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal loses to Alpharetta, Georgia’s Raphael Assunção at ‘Full Throttle 1’ in Duluth
Jorge J. Masvidal Jr., a 20-year-old MMA fighter from Miami, has lost his undefeated title after a fight against Raphael Assunção on April 21, 2005. Assunção won via unanimous decision, elevating his record to 5-0 while Masvidal's record stands at 5-1. Both fighters made their professional debuts in the early 2000s.
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Francis Lawrence’s film ‘Constantine’, Anggun’s album ‘Luminescence’ released
"Constantine," a supernatural film directed by Francis Lawrence, premiered in Paris on February 7, 2005, and was released in the U.S. on February 18, featuring Keanu Reeves as John Constantine. Concurrently, Anggun released her third international album "Luminescence" on February 22, showcasing songs primarily written in English, later adapted to French.
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