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What Happened on June 23, 2005

Historical Events

NBA Finals

NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs beat defending champion Detroit Pistons, 81-74 in Game 7 for club's 3rd title; MVP: Tim Duncan, his 3rd MVP award

Event of Interest

Reddit founded by American University of Virginia students Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian


Famous Deaths

  • Manolis Anagnostakis, Greek poet (b. 1925)
  • Shana Alexander, American journalist (Life magazine, 60 Minutes), dies of cancer at 79
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About June 23, 2005

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 19 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Axel F - Crazy Frog