What happened on Tuesday December 28, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 28, 2004:

• Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster A catastrophic tsunami triggered by a massive undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean has resulted in at least 59,000 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to continue rising. This unprecedented natural disaster affected multiple countries across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean region, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.
• Death of Susan Sontag Susan Sontag, renowned American writer, intellectual, and activist, passed away at age 71 after a battle with cancer. Known for her influential essays on culture, art, and politics, Sontag was a significant voice in 20th-century intellectual discourse.
• Ukrainian Presidential Election Controversy Viktor Yanukovych, then Prime Minister of Ukraine, challenged the results of the presidential election and threatened the Supreme Court, signaling potential political instability and setting the stage for the future Orange Revolution.
• Death of Jerry Orbach Jerry Orbach, beloved American actor famous for his roles in 'Law & Order' and Broadway musicals, died at age 69 from cancer. He was a versatile performer who made significant contributions to television and theater.
• Israeli Drone Strike Attempt An unmanned Israeli drone targeted suspected Hamas militants in Khan Yunis, allegedly intercepting a planned mortar attack against Israeli settlers in Gush Katif. This incident underscored the ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• FARC Hostage Situation in Colombia Colombian government soldiers initiated a search for seven hostages kidnapped by FARC rebels, with the kidnappers yet to make any demands. This event highlighted the ongoing guerrilla conflict in Colombia.
• Shiveluch Volcano Eruption The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, causing a significant earthquake and generating a massive 6,500-foot (2,000 m) plume of hot ash. This geological event highlighted the volatile nature of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
• Death of Ukrainian Transport Minister Heorhiy Kirpa, Ukraine's transport minister, was believed to have committed suicide, adding a mysterious and tragic element to the political landscape during the contentious presidential election period.
• Industrial Explosion in Oklahoma A fatal explosion at a Muskogee scrap metal plant in Oklahoma killed two workers, with the blast's impact felt approximately 50 miles away. The company was later fined for workplace safety violations.

Events in 2004

December 28, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 2004

December 28, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $63.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $97.40

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2004:

• 1 USD = 103.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2173 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1332 CHF
• 1 EUR = 140.22 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7059 GBP

December 28, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Wigan : 1 - 0
• Derby - Millwall : 0 - 3
• Gillingham - Coventry : 3 - 1
• Ipswich - Stoke : 1 - 0
• Leeds - Plymouth : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Stockport : 3 - 3
• Bournemouth - Huddersfield : 2 - 2
• Bristol City - Hartlepool : 0 - 0
• Luton - Colchester : 2 - 2
• Milton Keynes Dons - Blackpool : 3 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Yeovil : 3 - 5
• Leyton Orient - Rushden & D : 2 - 2
• Macclesfield - Wycombe : 2 - 1
• Northampton - Bury : 2 - 0
• Oxford - Kidderminster : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Man United : 0 - 1
• Bolton - Blackburn : 0 - 1
• Charlton - Everton : 2 - 0
• Fulham - Birmingham : 2 - 3
• Liverpool - Southampton : 1 - 0

December 28, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2004 can also be written as 12/28/2004 in the US and as 28/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 28, 2004:

• Jerry Orbach

  Renowned American actor and singer best known for his iconic role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the long-running TV series Law & Order.

• Susan Sontag

  Susan Sontag was an influential American intellectual, writer, and cultural critic who significantly shaped 20th-century thought through her...

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2004 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
4. Destiny's Child - Soldier
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Lovers And Friends

December 28, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 2004 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
2. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
4. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
5. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

December 28, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2004 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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December 28, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 2004 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 2004

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Someone born on December 28, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 16 days old,

or 1063 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7442 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 2004?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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