What happened on Monday December 20, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 20, 2004:

• Escalating Sectarian Violence in Iraq Fears of a potential civil war in Iraq intensified after devastating bombings in two of the country's holiest Shiite cities, resulting in 66 deaths and over 200 injuries, underscoring the deep sectarian tensions.
• Ongoing Conflict in Darfur Despite claimed ceasefire, fighting continued in Sudan's Darfur region. The Sudanese government denied withdrawing troops, and an African Union helicopter was reportedly shot at, highlighting the ongoing tensions and instability.
• China's Legal System Reforms China announced significant judicial reforms to take effect in 2005, including the introduction of jury trials and a 10% increase in judicial personnel. The new system requires jurors to have at least two years of university education, with a five-year term.
• Northern Bank Robbery in Belfast A sophisticated gang of thieves executed a massive heist at the Northern Bank's Donegall Square West headquarters in Belfast, stealing £26.5 million. This became one of the most significant bank robberies in British history, drawing widespread media attention and law enforcement investigation.
• Rumsfeld Controversy over Condolence Letters U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld admitted to using a machine to send condolence letters to families of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, sparking criticism. He promised to personally sign future letters.
• Maoist Threat in Nepal Prachanda, leader of the Nepalese Maoist Guerillas, threatened to disrupt elections if the monarchy was not abolished. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba set a January 13, 2005 deadline for peace negotiations.
• Oil Market Volatility Financial analysts noted a sharp decline in crude oil prices following the unexpected outcome of the Yukos Siberian production unit auction. The Nymex January futures contract dropped 64 cents to $45.64, reflecting market uncertainty.
• ANC Criticizes US AIDS Medication Policy The African National Congress accused the United States of concealing side effects of AIDS medication, raising important questions about pharmaceutical transparency and global health policy.
• Coptic Christian Leadership Highlights Grievances Pope Shenouda III, leader of the Egyptian Coptic Christian church, retreated to a desert monastery to draw attention to the challenges and grievances faced by Egyptian Christians, using his prominent position to raise awareness.
• Fatal Coal Mine Explosion in China A tragic explosion at a Chinese coal mine resulted in 14 fatalities, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the country's mining industry.
• Presidential Press Conference U.S. President George W. Bush held a press conference on December 20, 2004, likely discussing ongoing national and international issues during his administration.
• Death of Son Seals, Blues Guitarist Son Seals, a renowned American blues guitarist who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene, passed away. Born in 1942, Seals was known for his powerful guitar playing and influential musical career.

Events in 2004

December 20, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 2004

December 20, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 20, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $65.48
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.35

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2004:

• 1 USD = 104.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2273 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1484 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.41 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.688 GBP

December 20, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Charlton - Fulham : 2 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ascoli - Cesena : 4 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Guimaraes - Sp Lisbon : 2 - 4

December 20, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2004 can also be written as 12/20/2004 in the US and as 20/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 2004:

• Antonino La Russa

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

December 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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.

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 20, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Mario - Let Me Love You
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
4. Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott - 1, 2 Step
5. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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December 20, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 02:30 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 20, 2004

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Someone born on December 20, 2004 is:

20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 24 days old,

or 1064 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7450 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2004?

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