Friday December 31, 2004: on this day
December 31, 2004 was the 366th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 31, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 2004, who was born and died on December 31, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Me Love You by Mario), movies (e.g. Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray), TV series (e.g. Committed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 2004?
- December 31, 2004: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 2004?
- December 31, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 2004?
What day of the week was December 31, 2004?
December 31, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 366th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 2004 can also be written as 12/31/2004 in the US and as 31/12/2004 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 2004:
- Official opening of taipei 101 at 509m (1,670ft) high.
- Colombia extradites farc leader simon trinidad, to the united states, to face conspiracy, kidnapping and drug trafficking allegations.
- Ukraine's viktor yanukovych has resigned as prime minister.
- Taiwanese president chen shuibian officially opens taipei 101, world's tallest skyscraper.
- Rusdihardjo is the indonesian ambassador to malaysia. he claims that the death toll due to the 2004 indian ocean earthquake could eventually surpass 400,000 in indonesia.
- Canada pledges to match dollar for dollar the donations of canadian citizens. in addition to the $40,000,000 already committed, canadians have contributed cad 20,000,000 mostly online. the government announces that it will forgive the debt incurred by the tsunami-ravaged countries.
- The u.s. government has pledged $350,000,000 to relief.
- Within 48 hours, british charities raised ps45,000,000 through public donations. the uk government increased its donation from ps15,000,000 up to ps50,000,000.
- Conflict between israel and palestine: two palestinians are killed after an israeli plane fires a missile on the khan younis refugee camp, gaza strip. (bbc) a 16-year-old palestinian boy is killed in rafah near egypt's border.
- Two palestinians are killed by an israeli plane that fires a missile on the khan younis refugee camp, gaza strip.
- After being shot near egypt's border, rafah, a 16-year-old palestinian boy is killed.
- Pervez musharraf, the president of pakistan, has announced that he will continue his role as army chief. he previously said that he would relinquish it.
- North korea may end talks on the fate of eight japanese citizens who were kidnapped in north korea's 1980s.
- The spanish cabinet approves the zapatero administration’s bill to legalize homosexual marriage. it will now be sent to the cortes.
- The official opening of taipei 101, the tallest skyscraper at that time in the world, standing at a height of 509 metres (1,670 ft).
December 31, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 31, 2004:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $51.01
- Apple AAPL: opens at $64.89
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.75
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.60
Exchange Rates on December 31, 2004:
- 1 USD = 102.33 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1986 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.139 CHF
- 1 EUR = 138.88 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.706 GBP
December 31, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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.
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December 31, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
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December 31, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 2004 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 10:56 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 2005.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 31, 2004?
Famous people born on December 31, 2004:
- Roberto Dal Bosco
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 19 years 2 months old,
or 230 months and 28 days old,
or 1003 weeks and 6 days old,
or 7027 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 2004.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2004?
There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2004?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2004.
December 31, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 2004:
- Gérard Debreu
French economist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (d. 2004).
- Kala
Kala was a renowned actress who starred in many popular films.
- Raúl Matas
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 2004:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2004 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2004 was Against All Odds by Steve Brookstein, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Steve Brookstein - Against All Odds
- Band Aid 20 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
- Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
- Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
December 31, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2004 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
December 31, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
- Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
- Paulina Rubio - Dame Otro Tequila
- Obie Bermudez - Todo El Ano
- Ricardo Arjona - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
December 31, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
December 31, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 2004?
On December 31, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2004?
On December 31, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 2004?
On December 31, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
What happened in 2004?
2004 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
- Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
- At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.
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What was the calendar for December 2004?
December 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.