Date: March 29, 2004
The 9.1–9.3 Mw Indian Ocean earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). One of the largest observed tsunamis, it affected coastal and partially mainland areas of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia; death toll is estimated at 227,898. Date: December 26, 2004 Read more on…
A bombing of a SuperFerry by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines' worst terrorist attack kills more than 100 passengers. Date: February 27, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2004Firefox 1.0 Released November 9, 2004Nicoll…
The Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, is formally inaugurated near Millau, France. Date: December 14, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 14 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2004CBS News Reveals Abu Ghraib Torture and Abuse Evidence, April…
An inflatable boat carrying illegal Albanian emigrants stalls near the Karaburun Peninsula en route to Brindisi, Italy; exposure to the elements kills 28. This is the second deadliest marine disaster in Albanian history. Date: January 9, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 2004…
Iraq War in Anbar Province: In Fallujah, Iraq, four American private military contractors working for Blackwater USA, are killed after being ambushed. Date: March 31, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2004Iraq War: U.S….
Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 crashes in Jefferson City, Missouri. The two pilots (the aircraft's only occupants) are killed. Date: October 14, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 14 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2004Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia…