Thursday December 02, 2004

US date format: 12/2/2004, UK date format: 2/12/2004

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 2, 2004).

The number one song in US was My Boo by Usher. Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child was #1 song in the UK.

The Aviator, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2004 while The Perricone Promise by Nicholas Perricone was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching In Good Company. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Star Wars: Battlefront or Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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December 02, 2004 Events

What happened on December 02, 2004?


Historical Events

  • David Bieber (38-year-old ex-marine) is sentenced to life imprisonment following the December 26, 2003 incident. He was convicted of the murder of a Leeds officer and attempted murder of two other officers. The trial judge recommended that he not be released from prison.
  • Iraq War: Due to security concerns regarding the Iraqi transitional parliament election on January 30, 2005, the U.S. military announces that 1,500 additional troops will be deployed to Iraq. They also extend their tour, increasing the total to 150,000.
  • In response to security concerns regarding the January 30th, 2005, Iraqi transitional parliament election, the U.S. military announces that 1,500 additional troops will be deployed to Iraq. The U.S. military also extends tour extensions, increasing the total to 150,000.
  • India announces a new initiative to decontaminate and survey the affected areas of the Bhopal chemical catastrophe, December 3, 1984.
  • According to diplomats of the United Nations, inspectors from the United Nations who want to inspect Iran's nuclear program do not have the legal authority to inspect Parchin military complex in Tehran.
  • According to diplomats of the United Nations, inspectors from the United Nations who wish to inspect the Parchin military compound southeast Tehran and Lavizan II northeastern Tehran do not have the legal authority.
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What happened on December 02 in history? Find out the list of December 2nd major events

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December 02, 2004 Famous Deaths


Other December 2nd famous deaths

  • Harrison Ford

    American actor, one of Hollywood’s hottest male stars since 1983 for his role as Han Solo in the trilogy, "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes...

  • Dutch singer (Shocking Blue) (Born 1947).

  • Austrian priest and philosopher (Born 1926).

  • Robert Cummings

    American actor, an eternal juvenile who was still youthful looking at 60.

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December 02, 2004 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

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

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

Monkey

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December 02, 2004 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 02, 2004?


The day of the week was Thursday.

December 2nd marks the 336th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2004.

There are 29 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Aviator

The Aviator

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly

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

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Starring: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep, Liam Aiken

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on December 02, 2004? Which were the top hits on December 02, 2004?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Lose My Breath
  2. - Just Lose It
  3. - I'll Stand By You
  4. - Wonderful
  5. - Call On Me

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Latin songs

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

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in December 2004?

Books

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The Perricone Promise by Nicholas Perricone

The Perricone Promise

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This amazing program is now available in paperback and has been a #1 bestseller in the New York Times. It is said to help readers reverse aging.

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.

American Soldier by Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell

American Soldier

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"When you are faced with war, it is important to look for special qualities in those you will be working with. General Tom Franks is a strong, experienced, well-informed, intelligent, energetic, honorable, loyal, and good-natured leader.

The Games Do Count by Brian Kilmeade

The Games Do Count

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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 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.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Star Wars: Battlefront

Star Wars: Battlefront

Genre: First-person shooter, third-person shooter

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

Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums

Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure, Platformer

Publisher: The Learning Company

Ape Escape Academy

Ape Escape Academy

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Beatmania IIDX 10th Style

Beatmania IIDX 10th Style

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

ESPN NHL 2K5

ESPN NHL 2K5

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Traditional ice hockey simulation

Publisher: Sega

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $66.13
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.27
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.65

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 103.18 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1935 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1512 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.88 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6893 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on December 02, 2004?

On December 02, 2004 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is December 02, 2004?

On December 02, 2004 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Who was the US President on December 02, 2004?

On December 02, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 2004?

On December 02, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 2004?

On December 02, 2004 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on December 02, 2004?

Famous people died on December 02, 2004 include, Alicia Markova, Larry Buchanan, Alicia Markova (Lilian Alicia Marks.

What was the number one song in December 02, 2004?

The number one song in the week of December 02, 2004 was My Boo by Usher in US and Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child in UK.

What were the top hits on December 02, 2004?

The top hits on December 02, 2004 were My Boo by Usher, Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, Over And Over by Nelly in US and Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, Just Lose It by Eminem, I'll Stand By You by Girls Aloud in UK.