Thursday December 23, 2004: on this day

About December 23rd, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: At 14:59 UTC an earthquake measuring magnitude 8.1 takes place, approximately 305 miles (491km) north of Macquarie Island.
  • Day of the week: December 23rd, 2004 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Corey Haim, Estella Warren
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg
  • #1 UK song: Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20
  • Popular movie: The Machinist directed by Brad Anderson

More about December 23rd, 2004? See below for more news and curiosities on December 23rd, 2004.

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What day of the week was December 23, 2004?


December 23, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2004 can also be written as 12/23/2004 in the US and as 23/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

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December 23, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2004:

  • At 14:59 utc an earthquake measuring magnitude 8.1 takes place, approximately 305 miles (491km) north of macquarie island.
  • A bus carrying 28 people is attacked and shot at in chamelecon (cortes) department, honduras. an unsigned note at the crime scene claimed that the attack was carried out by a defunct militant guerrilla group. however, suspicion immediately fell on the mara salvatrucha gang, who were subsequently convicted.
  • French worker for the united nations in the democratic republic of the congo was arrested after creating pornographic videos of teenage girls.
  • United nations troops from south africa are deployed in democratic republic of congo for the creation of a buffer zone between conflicting factions.
  • Unexpected snowstorms unleash a powerful snowstorm that plows into the ohio valley, dumping snowfalls up to 40-45 inches. as motorists are unable move due to the snowfall, many interstates have been frozen. galveston, texas was even hit by snowstorms.

December 23, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine
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December 23, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $63.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.86
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $97.50

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 103.55 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2316 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.143 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.91 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7021 GBP

December 23, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Pontevedra - Ferrol : 1 - 1

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December 23, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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 23, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

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 23, 2004?


Famous people born on December 23, 2004:

  • Facundo Buonanotte

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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How old is someone born on December 23, 2004?


Someone born on December 23, 2004 is:

19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 14 days old,

or 1015 weeks

or 7105 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2004?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2004.

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December 23, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2004:

  • Hershel Green

    Hershel Green was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

  • P. V. Narasimha Rao

    Indian lawyer and politician, 9th prime minister of india (d. 2004).

  • Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao
  • Romana Guarnieri
  • Pietro Fiordelli
  • Giulio Giovanardi
  • Anne Truitt
  • Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao (पामुलापति वेंकट नरसिंह राव)

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Yussef Lateef

    Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

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December 23, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 2004:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2004 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. 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 23, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 23, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - Lovers And Friends
  4. - 1, 2 Step
  5. - Soldier

December 23, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2004 was Dame Otro Tequila by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 23, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dame Otro Tequila
  2. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  3. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  4. - Todo El Ano
  5. - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor

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December 23, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Machinist

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Brad Anderson

Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

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

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

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

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:

Committed

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stelana Kliris

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

December 23, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Godfather Returns by Mark Winegardner

The Godfather Returns

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THE MISSING YEARS FROM THE GREATEST CRIMES SAGA OF ALL TIME TIMEThirty five years ago, Mario Puzo's American epic, The Godfather was published and popular culture was forever changed.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

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This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

London Bridges by James Patterson

London Bridges

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In one book, James Patterson created two of the most evil villains he has ever seen! A bomb destroys a Nevada town minutes after soldiers have evacuated it. Alex Cross, an FBI agent on vacation, receives the call that the …

America (The Book) by Jon Stewart and The Writers of The Daily Show

America (The Book)

By:

For everyone who was too cheap to buy the hardcover, the blockbuster, award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller is now in trade paperback-with a new introduction, fully updated, and with equally unsettling nude photos of the newest Supreme Court justices, …

Skeleton Man by Tony Hillerman

Skeleton Man

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1956 saw the destruction of an airplane, leaving the bodies of 172 passengers scattered on the Grand Canyon's majestic cliffs.

December 23, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armored Core: Nexus

Armored Core: Nexus

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: JP FromSoftware

Amazing Island

Amazing Island

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure, simulation

Publisher: Sega

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

Athens 2004

Athens 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2, PC

Genre: Sports (Olympic)

Publisher: PlayStation 2 SCE PC Eidos Interactive

Crimson Tears

Crimson Tears

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on December 23, 2004?

On December 23, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2004?

On December 23, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 2004?

On December 23, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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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