Thursday 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.
• NATO is being replaced by the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina peacekeeping operations. The EU has largely replaced NATO-led SFOR (Standing Force for Peace) with a new Eufor.
• The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has upheld the conviction and continued imprisonment of Lori Berenson, a U.S citizen, on terrorist charges.
• A spokesperson for George W. Bush asks that Myanmar free dissident opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. His house arrest was just extended.
• The Swedish Supreme Court has confirmed the life sentence of Mijailo Mijailovic (killer of Anna Lindh),
• British Member of Parliament, George Galloway, an anti-war activist, wins his libel action against the Daily Telegraph. The Daily Telegraph published a story suggesting Galloway was in Saddam Hussein's pay during the invasion.
• 2004 U.S. presidential elections controversy: The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary asks Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell for a response to allegations of voting irregularities. (House.gov (PDF))
• The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary asks Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell for a response to allegations of voting irregularities. (House.gov (PDF))
• U.S. President George W. Bush has nominated Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns as the next Secretary for Agriculture. Johanns, if confirmed by the Senate would take over the Cabinet post currently held by Ann Veneman.
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See also

What happened on December 02 in history? Find out the list of December 2nd major events

What was 2004 famous for? Discover everything about 2004

Who died on December 02, 2004?

• Alicia Markova
• Larry Buchanan
• Alicia Markova (Lilian Alicia Marks
• Claude Filion

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...

• Mariska Veres

  Dutch singer (Shocking Blue) (Born 1947).

• Ivan Illich

  Austrian priest and philosopher (Born 1926).

• Robert Cummings

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

See all famous people who died on December 2nd

Western Zodiac - Astrological 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

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.

December 2004 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Usher - My Boo
2. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Nelly - Over And Over
4. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
5. Mario - Let Me Love You

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
2. Eminem - Just Lose It
3. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
4. Ja Rule featuring R Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
3. Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
4. Mario - Let Me Love You
5. Fabolous - Breathe

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
2. Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
3. Paulina Rubio - Dame Otro Tequila
4. Beto y Sus Canarios - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
5. Monchy & Alexandra - Perdidos

Stock Markets

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• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.65

Exchange Rates

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