Historical Events
- Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth. It is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet.
Famous Deaths
- (Walter) "Hank" Garland, American Nashville-based country, rock and jazz session guitar virtuoso ("Sugarfoot Rag"; "(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame"; "Jingle Bell Rock"), dies of complications from a staph infection at 74
2004 Highlights
About December 27, 2004
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Canada), Christmas Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
