June 2005 - June 19 2005 (Sunday)

June 19 2005 (Sunday)

  • In the UK, flash flooding severely affected several North Yorkshire villages and towns, including Thirsk, Helmsley and Hawnby, when the rivers Swale and Rye burst their banks.
  • In Formula One the United States Grand Prix sparked controversy, when only three teams on Bridgestone tyres competed because of Michelin not being able to supply safe tyres to the remaining seven teams running on the French company's rubber.

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