What happened on Friday December 24, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 24, 2004:

• Asteroid Apophis Collision Risk Assessment Scientists identified asteroid 2004 N4 (later named 99942 Apophis), a 400-meter space object, with a concerning one-in-forty probability of potentially colliding with Earth in 2029. The asteroid received a risk rating of 4, prompting significant astronomical and planetary defense attention.
• Unusual Christmas Eve Snowstorm in Southern United States An extraordinary winter weather event occurred, delivering an extremely rare and significant snowfall to the southern United States on Christmas Eve. This meteorological phenomenon was highly unusual for the region, potentially causing significant disruptions to holiday travel and local activities.
• Johnny Oates Baseball Career Remembrance Johnny Oates, a notable baseball player and manager who significantly contributed to the sport during his lifetime, passed away. Born in 1926, Oates had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball, known for his strategic management and playing skills.

Events in 2004

December 24, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 2004

December 24, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2004:

• 1 USD = 103.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.228 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.143 CHF
• 1 EUR = 140.24 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7037 GBP

December 24, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 359th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2004 can also be written as 12/24/2004 in the US and as 24/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 2004:

• Johnny Oates

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 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 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 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 24, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 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 24th is Capricorn.

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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 24, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 06:45 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 24, 2004

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Someone born on December 24, 2004 is:

20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 30 days old,

or 1060 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7425 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2004?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2004.

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