What Happened on November 30, 2004

Historical Events

  • Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge resigns
  • Lion Air Flight 538 crash lands in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, killing 26

Jeopardy Champion Loses

Longtime "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings of Salt Lake City, Utah finally loses, leaving him with $2,520,700 USD, television's all-time biggest game show haul

Breakaway

RCA releases "Breakaway", Kelly Clarkson's 2nd studio album; wins 2 Grammy Awards and becomes her best selling album to date with over 12 million units sold


Famous Deaths

  • Bill Brown, Scottish soccer goalkeeper (28 caps; Dundee, Tottenham Hotspur), dies at 73

Pierre Berton (1920-2004)

Canadian author (War of 1812), dies of heart failure at 84


Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About November 30, 2004

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Holidays: St. Andrew's Day (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
  • UK #1 Song: I'll Stand By You - Girls Aloud