Wednesday December 08, 2004: on this day

December 08, 2004 was the 343rd day of the year 2004, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 08, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 08, 2004, who was born and died on December 08, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg), movies (e.g. Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray), TV series (e.g. Le Cheval Artiste) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2004?


December 08, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2004 can also be written as 12/8/2004 in the US and as 8/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

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December 08, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2004:

  • Nathan gale kills dimebag darrell, guitarist on stage in colombus (ohio)
  • Cuzco, peru: the cuzco declaration was signed. it enacts the south american community of nations.
  • Twelve south american delegations meet in cuzco (peru) to sign a deal for the south american community of nations. this bloc is modeled on the european union.
  • The israeli government indicated that it would recognize same-sex partners for certain benefits and will introduce legislation to formalize this recognition.
  • New zealand's parliament has passed civil union legislation with 65 votes to 55. the new law allows de facto partners, including those of the same sex, to legally recognize their relationship, but does not allow for same-sex marriage.
  • According to the white house, john snow will continue as treasury secretary under president george w. bush's second term, despite reports to contrary. anthony principi, secretary of veterans affairs, announces his resignation.
  • The united states senate approves a complete overhaul of government intelligence services, which creates the position of united states director of national intelligence.
  • The european union has stated that it isn't ready to lift the 15-year-old arms embargo against the people's republic of china. this embargo was imposed after 1989's tiananmen square protests.
  • Tan chai ho, malaysia's deputy home affairs minister, announced that illegal immigrants could face up to five year imprisonment and whipping if an extended amnesty offered by indonesia is ended later in the year. employers will also be punished. since 2002, more than 18,000 undocumented migrants were whipped.
  • Ibm announces it will sell its pc hardware business in china to lenovo, a chinese computer manufacturer.
  • Sri jayendra saraswathi is a senior hindu cleric who was arrested for murder in india's tamil nadu state.
  • The times reports that dr. nikolai korpan (who treated viktor yushchenko, the ukrainian presidential candidate), announced that yushchenko had been poisoned and that the exact poison would be identified within days. however, he later denied the report saying that he was wrongly cited and that it would prove difficult to establish that he had poisoned yushchenko. (times online), (yahoo news), (link dead at 00:47, 2007 utc)
  • The cusco declaration is signed in cusco, peru, establishing the south american community of nations.
  • Columbus nightclub shooting: nathan gale opens fire at the alrosa villa nightclub in columbus, ohio, killing former pantera guitarist dimebag darrell and three others before being shot dead by a police officer.

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December 08, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $63.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.43

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 103.94 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2137 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1483 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.68 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6891 GBP

December 08, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Sheffield Weds - Hull : 2 - 4
  • Swindon - Huddersfield : 1 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Boston - Rushden & D : 1 - 0
  • Oxford - Swansea : 0 - 1
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December 08, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 2004 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 08, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 2004.

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Who was born on December 08, 2004?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 20 days old,

or 1007 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7050 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2004.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2004?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 2004.

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December 08, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 2004:

  • Dimebag Darrell

    American guitarist (pantera & damageplan) (d. 2004).

  • Jackson Mac Low

    Innovative poet associated with the Fluxus movement.

  • Dimebag Darrell (Darrell Abbott)

    American guitarist (pantera and damageplan) (born 1966).

  • Darrell Abbott
  • José Libertella
  • Digby McLaren

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2004:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - Over And Over
  5. - Lose My Breath

December 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 2004 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  2. - I'll Stand By You
  3. - Lose My Breath
  4. - You Can Do It
  5. - If There's Any Justice

December 08, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - Wonderful
  5. - Breathe

December 08, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  2. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  3. - Todo El Ano
  4. - Dame Otro Tequila
  5. - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon

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December 08, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

Transporter 2

Transporter 2

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Alessandro Gassman

Country: United States of America

December 08, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Fungus the Bogeyman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

Huff

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

December 08, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Will In The World by Stephen Greenblatt

Will In The World

By:

"Greenblatt has more knowledge about Shakespeare than Ben Jonson and the Dark Lady. "--John Leonard?Harper'sA young man moves from his small provincial town to London in late 1580s.

The Games Do Count by Brian Kilmeade

The Games Do Count

By:

What does Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch and Condoleezza Rice have in common? All of them have reached the top in their respective fields and all credit sports for helping them learn the lessons that are essential to their success.

The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

The Plot Against America

By:

Our most talented novelist, Charles A. Harris, imagines an alternate history of America in a remarkable feat of empathy and narrative invention. In 1940 Charles A.

Imperial Hubris by Anonymous

Imperial Hubris

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December 08, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ESPN College Hoops 2K5

ESPN College Hoops 2K5

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: basketball

Publisher: Sega

Star Wars: Battlefront

Star Wars: Battlefront

Genre: First-person shooter, third-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts (2004–2013) Electronic Arts (2013–present)

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Tactical RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

Doom 3

Doom 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux Mac OS X Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: JP CyberFront

Fight Night 2004

Fight Night 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 2004?

On December 08, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2004?

On December 08, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2004?

On December 08, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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What happened in 2004?

2004 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
  • Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
  • At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.

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What was the calendar for December 2004?

December 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2004 calendar looked like.

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