Famous Deaths
- Czeslaw Niemen, Polish musician (b. 1939)
- Harry Brecheen, American baseball player (b. 1914)
- Noble Willingham, American actor (Walker, Texas Ranger; The Corndog Man), dies at 72
- Ray Stark, American stage and film producer, dies at 88
- Zenobia Powell Perry, American composer (Tawawa House), educator, and civil rights activist, dies at 94
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About January 17, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
#1 Song: All This Time - Michelle
