What happened on Sunday December 26, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 26, 2004:

• 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami One of the most catastrophic natural disasters in recorded history struck Southeast Asia. A massive 9.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, generated enormous tsunami waves that devastated 14 nations. The disaster resulted in approximately 228,000 fatalities, causing unprecedented destruction across coastal regions of the Indian Ocean.
• Ukrainian Presidential Election Runoff The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election was re-run, with opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko declared the victor. This election was a critical moment in Ukraine's democratic transition, marking a significant political shift known as the Orange Revolution.
• Death of Reggie White Reggie White, legendary American football player and defensive end, passed away. Known as the 'Minister of Defense', White was a pivotal figure in NFL history and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
• Chinese Language Survey A comprehensive survey of language usage in the People's Republic of China revealed that 53% of the population could speak Standard Chinese, the country's official language. This survey provided insights into linguistic diversity and communication patterns in China.

Events in 2004

December 26, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 2004

December 26, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Gillingham : 2 - 1
• Cardiff - Wolves : 1 - 1
• Coventry - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
• Leicester - Rotherham : 0 - 1
• Millwall - Ipswich : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Falkirk - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 0
• St Johnstone - Raith Rvs : 2 - 0
• St Mirren - Hamilton : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Hull : 0 - 2
• Bradford - Wrexham : 1 - 1
• Brentford - Torquay : 1 - 3
• Chesterfield - Luton : 0 - 1
• Doncaster - Milton Keynes Dons : 3 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Leyton Orient : 1 - 1
• Chester - Scunthorpe : 1 - 1
• Darlington - Rochdale : 0 - 3
• Grimsby - Macclesfield : 0 - 0
• Kidderminster - Swansea : 1 - 5

December 26, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 361st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2004 can also be written as 12/26/2004 in the US and as 26/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 2004:

• Reggie White

  Legendary NFL defensive end known as the 'Minister of Defense', who played for multiple teams and was a two-time NFL 'Player of the Year'.

• Angus Ogilvy

  British businessman and royal family member, husband of Princess Alexandra of Kent, known for his philanthropic work and royal connections.

• Jonathan Drummond-Webb

  South african surgeon and academic (b. 1959).

• Charles Martin Robertson
• Giorgio Taddei

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
4. Usher - My Boo
5. Nelly - Over And Over

December 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 2004 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
2. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
3. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
4. Ice Cube featuring Mack 10 & Ms Toi - You Can Do It
5. Lemar - If There's Any Justice

December 26, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
4. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step
5. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 2004 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 2004 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 26, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 08:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 2004

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Someone born on December 26, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 9 days old,

or 1062 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7435 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2004?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2004.

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