What happened on Sunday December 19, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 19, 2004:

• Deadly Bomb Attacks in Iraqi Shia Cities Devastating terrorist bombings in the Iraqi Shia cities of Najaf and Karbala resulted in a tragic loss of life, with up to 60 people killed and 120 injured, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in post-invasion Iraq.
• YUKOS Oil Company Auction Amid Political Controversy The Russian government sold the primary production unit of YUKOS, a major oil company, for 260.75 billion rubles (US$9.37 billion). The sale was highly controversial, with former CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and other employees claiming political motivation, as YUKOS was reported to owe US$27 billion in unpaid taxes.
• George W. Bush Named Time's Person of the Year Time magazine selected U.S. President George W. Bush as their 'Person of the Year', reflecting his significant political influence during a tumultuous period marked by the Iraq War and post-9/11 geopolitics.
• Death of Herbert C. Brown, Nobel Laureate Chemist Herbert C. Brown, a renowned British-born American chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Brown was a significant scientific figure known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry and boron chemistry.
• Passing of Renata Tebaldi, Legendary Opera Singer Renata Tebaldi, a celebrated Italian soprano renowned for her exceptional vocal talents and significant contributions to classical music, died at the age of 82.
• Security Vulnerability in Google Desktop Search Computer scientists at Rice University discovered a significant security flaw in Google's desktop search program, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges in emerging digital technologies.
• Turkmenistan Parliamentary Election Turkmenistan held a parliamentary election under the leadership of President Niyazov (known as 'Turkmenbashi' or 'leader of Turkmens'). The election was notable for its lack of genuine democratic choice, with candidates pre-selected and pledging support to the president.

Events in 2004

December 19, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 2004

December 19, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Reggina : 2 - 0
• Fiorentina - Chievo : 2 - 0
• Inter - Brescia : 1 - 0
• Lecce - Sampdoria : 1 - 4
• Palermo - Cagliari : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Germinal : 1 - 0
• Club Brugge - St Truiden : 5 - 1
• Standard - Oostende : 5 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - La Coruna : 1 - 0
• Mallorca - Osasuna : 1 - 2
• Numancia - Espanol : 0 - 0
• Sevilla - Betis : 2 - 1
• Sociedad - Getafe : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Almeria : 2 - 1
• Celta - Pontevedra : 2 - 0
• Malaga B - Valladolid : 0 - 2
• Salamanca - Elche : 2 - 0

December 19, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2004 can also be written as 12/19/2004 in the US and as 19/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 19, 2004:

• Renata Tebaldi

  Renata Tebaldi was a legendary Italian operatic soprano renowned for her exceptional vocal range and beautiful timbre.

• Herbert C. Brown

  English-american chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2004).

• Armando Izzo

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 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 19, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 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 19, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 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 19th is Sagittarius.

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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 19, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:34 pm and setting at 01:25 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 19, 2004

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Someone born on December 19, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 16 days old,

or 1063 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7442 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 2004?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2004.

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