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Born in 2005: Canada

This was Canada in 2005. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Canada like in 2005?

Here is what Canada was like in 2005. In cinemas, people watched “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”. In the news: Four Mounties killed at Mayerthorpe. 2005 was also the Year of the Wood Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2005.

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Films

  • Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith · Canadian box office
  • C.R.A.Z.Y. · Jean-Marc Vallée

On TV

  • Hockey Night in Canada · CBC
  • The Nature of Things · CBC
  • W5 · CTV
  • Canada AM · CTV

Cartoons

  • The Simpsons · Global
  • Arthur · CINAR
  • Caillou · CINAR · Teletoon
  • Mona the Vampire · YTV

Cars

  • Ford F-Series pickup · Ford
  • Honda Civic · Honda
  • Mazda3 · Mazda

Snacks and ice creams

  • Freshii · Freshii

Phones and gadgets

  • Satellite radio · Sirius Canada and XM Canada

Fashion

  • La Senza lingerie · La Senza
  • Yoga pants · lululemon
  • Bluenotes jeans and tees · Bluenotes

Sports

  • Edmonton Eskimos win the Grey Cup · 93rd Grey Cup (2005-11-27)

Popular baby names

  • Emma · Girls
  • Matthew · Boys
  • Emily · Girls
  • Ethan · Boys
  • Joshua · Boys
  • Olivia · Girls

In the news

  • Four Mounties killed at Mayerthorpe (2005-03-03)
  • Jetsgo suddenly stops flying (2005-03-11)
  • "Four Strong Winds" named greatest Canadian song (2005-03-26)
  • The Queen visits for Alberta and Saskatchewan's 100th (2005-05-17)
  • Belinda Stronach crosses the floor (2005-05-17)
  • Oil workers' bus crash in Alberta (2005-05-20)
  • Natalie Glebova becomes Miss Universe (2005-05-31)
  • Live 8 concert in Barrie (2005-07-02)

2005: the Year of the Wood Rooster

People born from about 4 February 2005 to 3 February 2006 share the Rooster as their year animal, with the Wood element: precision and honesty with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Monkey year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Canada like in 2005?

Here is what Canada was like in 2005. In cinemas, people watched “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”. In the news: Four Mounties killed at Mayerthorpe. 2005 was also the Year of the Wood Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2005.

What animal year was 2005?

2005 was the Year of the Wood Rooster, from about 4 February 2005 to 3 February 2006. People born in January 2005 belong to the Wood Monkey year.

What were popular baby names in Canada in 2005?

Popular names included Emma, Matthew, Emily, and Ethan.

How old is someone born in 2005?

Someone born in 2005 turns 21 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026