Friday December 03, 2004: on this day
About December 3rd, 2004, in brief:
- Historical events: Dragomir_Milosevic surrenders to the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal For the Former Yugoslavia. He was the general who occupied Sarajevo for three consecutive years during the Bosnian Civil War. 12,000 people were killed during the siege. (AFP) (Link dead at 04:01 (UTC)).
- Day of the week: December 3rd, 2004 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Maria Callas, Julianne Moore
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: My Boo by Usher
- #1 UK song: Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child
- Popular movie: The Incredibles directed by Brad Bird
More about December 3rd, 2004? See below for more news and curiosities on December 3rd, 2004.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 03, 2004?
- December 03, 2004: What happened on that day?
- December 03, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 03, 2004: What were the main match results that day?
- December 03, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 03, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 03, 2004?
- How old is someone born on December 03, 2004?
- December 03, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- December 03, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 03, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- December 03, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 03, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 03, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 03, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 03, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on December 03, 2004?
What day of the week was December 03, 2004?
December 03, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 338th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 03, 2004 can also be written as 12/3/2004 in the US and as 3/12/2004 in UK and Europe.
December 03, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 03, 2004:
- Dragomir_milosevic surrenders to the united nations international criminal tribunal for the former yugoslavia. he was the general who occupied sarajevo for three consecutive years during the bosnian civil war. 12,000 people were killed during the siege. (afp) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- The people's republic of china launches an extended-range nuclear submarine with accompanying ballistic missiles. this was developed by the people's liberation army. (ap) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- 2004 united states election voting controversies: the house judiciary committee plans a public forum for congress on ohio's voting irregularities on december 8. (house.gov (pdf))
- Yukos loses appeal to stop the auctioning of its main production facility. during his three-day trip to india, president vladimir putin of russia stated that indian companies are welcome to bid.
- Kosovo's parliament elected ramush haradinaj (a former kla commander), who was twice questioned by un war crime investigators.
- A car bomb explodes in front of a shi'a mosque located in a baghdad sunni area, killing 14 worshippers. a car bomb explodes outside a shi'a mosque in baghdad. it is followed by an attack that kills 12 and frees 50 prisoners. the attack on the police station was claimed to be by a website linked to abu musab al-zarqawi. (bbc), (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc).
- According to the united states agency for international development, they plan to increase the availability of electricity in iraq to 18 hours per day by next year. this is a significant improvement on the 11 hours to 15 hours before 2003's u.s. invasion. (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- Ukrainian parliament votes to request that leonid kutschma, the outgoing president, withdraw ukraine's 1,600 troops from iraq. (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- Three ansar al-islam members were arrested by german security forces. they are accused of plotting the assassination against iraqi prime minister iyad allawi, while he was visiting germany. (cnn)(der spiegel
- Former new york city police commissioner bernard kerik is being nominated by president george w. bush to succeed secretary of homeland security tom ridge. tommy thompson, secretary of health and human services, also announces his resignation. (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- A number of explosive devices explode in madrid after separatist group eta issued warnings. (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- The supreme court of ukraine ruled that the results of the 2004 second round presidential elections are invalid. a new vote must be taken within three weeks. it will not determine if the second round will be rerun or if a completely new election will be held. (bbc) (yahoo! news (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- Yisrael meir lau, an ex-chief rabbi of ashkenazi israel and holocaust survivor, stated that "jewish history is nearing its ending" and created the jewish agency in preparation for the israeli absorption of european jews. lau expressed concern about the rise in antisemitism in europe and the fading of holocaust remembrance. (haaretz). (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- Rwanda denies that it sent troops to congo. reuters (link dead at 04:01 (utc),) quotes unnamed diplomatic resources that claim the troops were only there temporarily. (bbc), (reuters) (link dead at 04:01, 2007 utc)
- Brazilian paleontologists from the federal university of rio de janeiro announced the discovery of unaysaurus tolentinoi, a new species of dinosaur. this find also reveals links to europe during the time when both continents were part pangaea. (reuters) (link dead at 04:01 (utc)).
- Typhoon nanmadol crashes into luzon, philippines. it arrives less than a week after tropical depression locally known as "winnie", which caused floods and landslides in the area also affected by earlier typhoons muifa & merbok. at least 495 people were killed in floods and landslides caused by winnie. as typhoon nanmadol departs the country, more people will be declared missing or killed.
December 03, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 03, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 03, 2004:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.70
- Apple AAPL: opens at $64.56
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.16
- General Electric GE: opens at $35.84
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.55
Exchange Rates on December 03, 2004:
- 1 USD = 102.01 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1928 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.131 CHF
- 1 EUR = 137.37 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6919 GBP
December 03, 2004: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Louvieroise - Gent : 0 - 1
- Mouscron - Cercle Brugge : 6 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Essen - Ahlen : 1 - 0
- Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 0 - 3
- Saarbrucken - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Brest - Angers : 1 - 0
- Creteil - Clermont : 1 - 1
- Grenoble - Lorient : 1 - 2
- Gueugnon - Guingamp : 0 - 0
- Le Havre - Nancy : 0 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Monaco - Rennes : 2 - 0
December 03, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd 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 03, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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December 03, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 03, 2004 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:31 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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Your place in the Universe on December 03, 2004
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Get your Star Map Now!Who was born on December 03, 2004?
Famous people born on December 03, 2004:
- Olivia
Youtube star.
- Leonardo Fornaroli
- Pavel Novák
- Henrik Pedersen
Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:
- Maria Callas
Greek opera singer.
- Julianne Moore
American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.
- Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.
- Holly Marie Combs
American actress.
- Brendan Fraser
Canadian-american actor.
- Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.
- Farha Naaz
Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.
- Anna Chlumsky
Movie actress.
- Michael Angarano
American actor, director, and screenwriter.
- Andy Williams
American singer and musician.
How old is someone born on December 03, 2004?
Someone born on December 03, 2004 is:
19 years 5 months old,
or 233 months and 20 days old,
or 1015 weeks and 6 days old,
or 7111 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 2004?
There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 2004?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 03, 2004.
December 03, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 03, 2004:
- Shiing-Shen Chern
Renowned for his contributions to differential geometry and topology.
- Teo Peter
Romanian rock musician and bassist for compact (born 1954).
- Maria Perschy
- Vasco Puccioni
- Helmut Rix
- Marek Stachowski
- Roberto Castellani
- Robert Dhéry
What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?
Famous deaths on December 3rd:
- Madeline Kahn
American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.
- Glenn Quinn
Irish-american actor (b. 1970).
- Briggston Brown
Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.
- Journe Renoir
Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.
- Jaan Tõnisson
Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.
- Jozsef Attila
Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.
- Luxe Renoir
A French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant, sensual depictions of the human figure and everyday scenes.
- Senovia Lopez
Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.
- Haliyah Evans
Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.
- Phenyx Wilde
Celebrated for their groundbreaking plays that challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd
December 03, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 03, 2004:
- International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus
Observances on December 03, 2004:
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 03, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 03, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 29th and December 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.
December 03, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 03, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 2004 was Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.
December 03, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 03, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
- Eminem - Just Lose It
- Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
- Ja Rule featuring R Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
- Eric Prydz - Call On Me
December 03, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.
December 03, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 03, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
December 03, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 03, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.
December 03, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 03, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
- Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
- Paulina Rubio - Dame Otro Tequila
- Beto y Sus Canarios - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
- Monchy & Alexandra - Perdidos
December 03, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 03, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 03, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 03, 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:
December 03, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 03, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 03, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 03, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 03, 2004?
On December 03, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 2004?
On December 03, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 03, 2004?
On December 03, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 3rd?
December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.
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.