Deaths on July 21

Lord Alfred Hayes

Died on July 21, 2005

Lord Alfred Hayes, English-American wrestler and manager (b. 1928)

Alfred George James Hayes, (8 August 1928 – 21 July 2005) was an English professional wrestler, manager and commentator, best known for his appearances in the United States with the World Wrestling Federation between 1982 and 1995 where he was known as Lord Alfred Hayes. Hayes was distinguished by his "Masterpiece Theatre diction" and "Oxford accent".

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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 July 21

Lord Alfred Hayes

Died on July 21, 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