With the New Year now only a fuzzy memory it was a little surprising to see another 2005 calendar land on the TS news desk.

This late arrival came from accounting firm Mercer & Hole, which is celebrating its centenary year, and the calendar looks back at some of humanity’s more notable moments since 1905.

TS was saddened that January’s page will not get the airing it deserves, given the importance it plays in world events. So, in all its glory, we have reproduced it here for our readers.

We’re sure you’ll admit that Messrs Mercer and Hole deserve their place alongside events such as the fall of the Berlin wall and the first moon landing.