Wednesday December 15, 2004: on this day

December 15, 2004 was the 350th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 15, 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 15, 2004, who was born and died on December 15, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg), movies (e.g. The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher), 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 15th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 2004?


December 15, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2004 can also be written as 12/15/2004 in the US and as 15/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

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December 15, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 2004:

  • The house of lords ruled that the british government violates human rights legislation by detaining foreign nationals suspected of being terrorists without trial.
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  • Korea train express is a high-speed rail system in south korea that runs between seoul and busan.
  • Cnn's business news network cnnfn has ended transmissions.
  • David blunkett, the u.k.'s home secretary, resigns in the wake numerous controversies. charles clarke, secretary of state for education and skills replaces him. clarke is replaced by charles clarke, the secretary of state for education and skills. ruth kelly becomes the sixth prime minister tony blair's cabinet member. david miliband replaces kelly as cabinet office minister.
  • Two gunmen from albania, possibly from athens, take over a bus in athens and take 25 hostages. if they don't get their demands of eur1 million and a flight from russia, the hijackers will threaten to blow down the bus at 08:00 gmt (thursday) after 18 hours, the hostage crisis is peacefully ended when the two gunmen give up. all hostages are unharmed.
  • A group of ethnic albanian youth, who are allegedly ex-nla guerrilla members, has seized kondovo, macedonia. they cited poor conditions and repression from the state authorities. while the fledgling multiethnic coalition of governing coalitions plays down the incident, claiming it is a local problem due to the slow implementation peace accord after 2001 civil war, some opposition parties call for "strong actions".
  • The u.s. house committee on the judiciary has requested an fbi investigation into allegations of ohio voting problems. (nyt (pdf). this request was prompted by affidavits (pdf) and sworn testimony at a congressional forum on december 13.
  • Sprint corporation announces that it has acquired nextel communications for us$35 billion. the resulting company, sprint nextel, will have a combined revenue of approximately us$35 billion and be the third-largest wireless phone service provider in america.
  • Human rights in iraq: the u.s. has been forced to release evidence that shows that prisoners in iraq were subjected to mock executions, electric shocks and burns by us marines.
  • Iraqi transitional parliamentary election: iraq's defense minister accuses iran, syria and terrorists of supporting terrorists. he also charges that a senior iraqi shiite led a "pro iranian" coalition to win the next month's national election.
  • North korea declares that japan will consider any sanctions imposed on japan over the ashes yokota megumi's kidnap victim yokota, a declaration of war. japan today: the japanese government has downplayed the criticism.
  • Jan pronk, united nations envoy, says sudan needs 10,000 peacekeepers to monitor the peace agreement.
  • Election in pitcairn islands, 2004: jay warren is elected mayor of pitcairn island.

December 15, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 15, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 15, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.55
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $65.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.39
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.92

Exchange Rates on December 15, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 104.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2242 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1418 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 140.33 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6894 GBP
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December 15, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 15, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 09:59 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 15, 2004?


Famous people born on December 15, 2004:

  • Kevin Altez
  • Plamen Andreev

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 4 days old,

or 1004 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7034 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 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 15, 2004?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 15, 2004.

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December 15, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 2004:

  • Vassal Gadoengin

    Nauruan educator and politician, speaker of the nauru parliament (b. 1943).

  • Pauline Gore

    Mother of al gore (born 1912).

  • Angelo Bellettato
  • Chiang Fang-liang
  • René Cleitman

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Joahan Vermeer

    Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his exquisite depictions of domestic life.

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.

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December 15, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. 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. - 1, 2 Step

December 15, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 2004 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. 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 15, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 15, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 15, 2004 was Me Dedique A Perderte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 15, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  2. - Te Buscaria
  3. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  4. - Dame Otro Tequila
  5. - Todo El Ano

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December 15, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson

Country: United States of America

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

December 15, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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 15, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 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.

A Salty Piece of Land by Jimmy Buffett

A Salty Piece of Land

By:

It's Jimmy Buffett, the bestselling author of "A Pirate looks at Fifty" and a hero to parrotheads all over the world, who gives readers a hilarious adventure set in the Caribbean that involves a lighthouse and a mystery and more …

Black Wind by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Black Wind

By:

Dirk Pitt and his children team up to locate two WWII Japanese submarines, which were equipped with a deadly payload: A new biological virus.

Night Fall by Nelson DeMille

Night Fall

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Nelson DeMille is at full throttle with another riveting, thrilling, and meticulously researched thriller." The GuardianBud Mitchell and Jill Winslow are having an illicit affair on a beach at night. A video camera records each …

How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must) by Ann Coulter

How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must)

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CAUTION: You're about to enter the world of Ann CoulterHow to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must), the instant New York Times bestseller, shows why Ann Coulter has become the most recognized--and controversial--conservative intellectual in years.

December 15, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 15, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

PC Cover

PC Cover

Platform: Microsoft Windows PC

Genre: Sports (Basketball)

Publisher: ValuSoft

Beyond Divinity

Beyond Divinity

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: HIP Interactive, UbiSoft, Focus Home Interactive

Star Wars: Battlefront

Star Wars: Battlefront

Genre: First-person shooter, third-person shooter

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

EyeToy: Antigrav

EyeToy: Antigrav

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Extreme Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2

Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Music, Exercise

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on December 15, 2004?

On December 15, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2004?

On December 15, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 2004?

On December 15, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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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