How long ago · Year
Time since 2005
2005 is remembered for Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, the launch of YouTube, and the inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI. Clock from January 1, 2005.
Time elapsed
21 years, 7 months, 27 days ago (7,909 total days).
Anchor date: Saturday, January 1, 2005
2005 began 21 years, 7 months, and 27 days ago (7,909 total days) as of today — anchor Saturday, January 1, 2005.
Quick facts
- Year
- 2005
- Anchor
- January 1, 2005
- US President
- George W. Bush
- Natural disaster
- Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans and Gulf Coast
- Tech milestone
- YouTube founded and public video sharing begins
Age if born in 2005
Someone born in 2005 is currently 21 years old (turning 21 on their birthday in 2026, and turning 22 in 2027).
How we calculate
Year pages measure elapsed time from January 1 of that year (noon local interpretation), not from every event inside the year. For a specific day — D-Day, 9/11, moon landing — use the matching entity page.
Anchor: 2005-01-01
What else around this year
- 2005-02 YouTube is founded by former PayPal employees.
- 2005-07 London Underground bombings occur.
- 2005-08 Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, causing catastrophic levee failures.
- 2005-11 Angela Merkel takes office as Chancellor of Germany.
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FAQ
How long has it been since 2005?
The live counter above breaks down the elapsed duration into years, months, days, hours, and total days.
When did Hurricane Katrina happen?
Hurricane Katrina made landfall in late August 2005.
When was YouTube created?
YouTube was registered in February 2005 and launched its public beta later that year.
What was the inflation rate from 2005 to today?
Open the US5 Inflation Calculator to calculate dollar valuation changes since 2005.