What happened on Saturday December 18, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 18, 2004:

• African Union Intervention in Darfur Conflict The African Union imposed a deadline for warring parties in the Darfur conflict to cease hostilities, warning that peace talks in Nigeria would end if the ceasefire was not respected. This diplomatic intervention aimed to de-escalate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Unusual Electoral College Protest In an unprecedented move, several members of the Electoral College filed a protest against the official election results, with some taking the extraordinary step of casting provisional votes and calling for a potential revote. This action represented a rare challenge to the standard electoral process.
• Infant Victoria Jo Stinnett Rescued After Abduction In a dramatic child abduction case, infant Victoria Jo Stinnett was safely returned to her father in Topeka, Kansas, three days after she was allegedly taken from her mother's uterus. The successful recovery was largely attributed to the AMBER Alert system, which played a crucial role in locating and rescuing the child.
• Augusto Pinochet Hospitalized After Stroke Augusto Pinochet, the controversial former Chilean President known for his military dictatorship, was taken to the hospital after suffering a stroke. This event marked another significant moment in the life of a leader who had profoundly impacted Chile's political landscape.
• California Settles Lawsuit Against Diebold Election Systems The California state attorney general resolved a lawsuit against Diebold Election Systems regarding the security and reliability of their electronic voting machines. The legal action addressed concerns about the transparency and trustworthiness of the company's voting technology, reflecting growing scrutiny of electronic voting systems.
• Sikh Protest Against Controversial Play in Birmingham A significant demonstration occurred outside a Birmingham theatre when Sikh protestors strongly objected to a play titled 'Behzti', which depicted sensitive and controversial themes of sexual abuse within a Sikh temple and a murder. The protest escalated to the point where some demonstrators stormed and occupied the theatre, highlighting tensions between artistic expression and cultural sensitivities.
• Palestinian Missile Attack on Sderot Palestinians launched several Qassam missiles targeting Sderot, a civilian town in the northern Negev region of Israel. While the attack resulted in minimal damage, it highlighted the ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Death of Anthony Sampson, British Journalist and Biographer Anthony Sampson, a renowned British journalist and biographer who provided insightful perspectives on social and political issues, passed away at the age of 78. Known for his investigative writing and comprehensive biographies, Sampson was a significant voice in British journalism during the late 20th century.

Events in 2004

December 18, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 2004

December 18, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Milan : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• FC Brussels - Mouscron : 2 - 1
• Genk - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
• Lokeren - Charleroi : 1 - 1
• Louvieroise - Lierse : 3 - 2
• Westerlo - Gent : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Valencia : 1 - 1
• Levante - Albacete : 1 - 1
• Santander - Real Madrid : 2 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Cadiz - Tenerife : 4 - 1
• Ferrol - Ciudad de Murcia : 4 - 0
• Gimnastic - Lleida : 2 - 1
• Murcia - Terrassa : 0 - 1
• Poli Ejido - Cordoba : 2 - 0

December 18, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2004 can also be written as 12/18/2004 in the US and as 18/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 2004:

• Anthony Sampson
• Peter Palitzsch

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Usher - My Boo
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. Nelly - Over And Over
5. Ciara - 1, 2 Step

December 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 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.

1. Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
2. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
3. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
4. Ice Cube featuring Mack 10 & Ms Toi - You Can Do It
5. Lemar - If There's Any Justice

December 18, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
5. Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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December 18, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:12 pm and setting at 12:19 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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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 2004

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Someone born on December 18, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 26 days old,

or 1064 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7452 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 2004?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 2004?

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