Deaths on January 24

June Bronhill

Died on January 24, 2005

June Bronhill, Australian soprano (b. 1929)

June Mary Bronhill (26 June 1929 – 24 January 2005) also known as June Gough was an Australian coloratura soprano opera singer, performer and actress,

She was well known for light opera, operetta and musical theatre in London West End theatres and Australia as well as on the opera stage.

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Events on 2005

24 Apr

Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
25 Apr

European Union
Bulgaria and Romania sign accession treaties to join the European Union.
17 Aug

Israeli disengagement from Gaza
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
24 Oct

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida
Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida resulting in 35 direct 26 indirect fatalities and causing $20.6B USD in damage.
30 Oct

Bombing of Dresden in World War II
The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II) is reconsecrated after a thirteen-year rebuilding project.

Deaths on January 24

June Bronhill

Died on January 24, 2005

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Events on 2005

Pope Benedict XVI

European Union

Israeli disengagement from Gaza

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida

Bombing of Dresden in World War II