May 15, 2004

Hallie Geier, an eleven year-old philanthropist and social activist, dies after being hit by an SUV outside her home in Sunnyside, Queens. In her legacy, LOVE, HALLIE, a non-profit organization that promotes kindness, repsect, and positive action amongst young people, is founded.
A 145-mm artillery shell is used as an improvised bomb on a road against US troops in Iraq. The shell explodes and two soldiers receive mild exposure to a nerve agent. (Fox News) (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Ukraine wins the 49th annual Eurovision Song Contest. (BBC)
FIFA announces that the 2010 Football World Cup will be held in South Africa. (BBC)
Smarty Jones wins the Preakness Stakes by 12 lengths. (AP)