What Happened on December 25, 2004

Historical Events

  • Cassini orbiter releases Huygens probe which successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan on January 14, 2005.

Famous Deaths

  • Gennadi Strekalov, Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz T-3, T-8, T-11, TM-21), dies at 64
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About December 25, 2004

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20