What happened on Monday December 27, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 27, 2004:

• Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster A catastrophic tsunami triggered by an Indian Ocean earthquake has caused massive loss of life, with initial estimates ranging between 20,000 to 45,000 fatalities. This devastating natural disaster represents one of the most significant humanitarian crises of the early 21st century.
• Political Turmoil in Iraq A significant political and security crisis unfolded in Iraq with the Iraqi Islamic Party withdrawing from upcoming elections and a deadly suicide bombing. A car bomb detonated near the home of Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, killed 15 people and injured many more, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• Massive Magnetar Explosion Observed on Earth A remarkable astronomical event occurred when radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reached Earth. This was recorded as the brightest extrasolar event ever witnessed on our planet, representing a significant moment in astrophysical observation.
• Ukrainian Presidential Election Developments Opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko claimed victory in the Ukrainian election, with official results expected to be delayed for several days. This event was part of the significant political transformation in Ukraine during this period.
• Death of Hank Garland Hank Garland, a notable Nashville studio musician who was born in 1930, passed away, marking the end of a significant career in the music industry.

Events in 2004

December 27, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 2004

December 27, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 27, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $97.69

Exchange Rates on December 27, 2004:

• 1 USD = 103.05 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2186 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1354 CHF
• 1 EUR = 140.24 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7034 GBP

December 27, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ross County - Partick : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Berwick - Morton : 2 - 2
• Dumbarton - Ayr : 1 - 1
• Forfar - Brechin : 1 - 3
• Stirling - Arbroath : 0 - 3
• Stranraer - Alloa : 0 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Fife - Montrose : 1 - 0
• Peterhead - East Stirling : 3 - 0
• Queens Park - Cowdenbeath : 2 - 3
• Stenhousemuir - Elgin : 4 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Inverness C : 0 - 0
• Dundee United - Hibernian : 1 - 4
• Dunfermline - Livingston : 0 - 0
• Kilmarnock - Dundee : 3 - 1
• Rangers - Motherwell : 4 - 1

December 27, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 2004 can also be written as 12/27/2004 in the US and as 27/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 27, 2004:

• Hank Garland

  Renowned jazz and country guitarist known for his exceptional skill and influential recordings in the 1950s and 1960s.

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 27th

December 27, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 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 27, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 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 27, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 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 27th is Capricorn.

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December 27, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 2004 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 09:09 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 27, 2004

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Someone born on December 27, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 12 days old,

or 1062 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 2004?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 27, 2004.

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