What happened on Friday December 10, 2004?

Here's what happened on December 10, 2004:

• Tragic Death of Rania Siam Eight-year-old Rania Siam is killed by Israeli troops while eating lunch at her home in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. The incident occurred after three mortar shells were fired into an Israeli settlement by Hamas, with Israeli troops responding to the source of fire. The Israeli army announced an investigation into her death.
• Human Rights Ruling for Guatemala The Inter-American Court of Human Rights orders Guatemala to compensate 317 victims of the 1982 Plan de Sanchez massacre, where paramilitaries and soldiers killed 268 villagers, marking a significant moment in transitional justice.
• Gary Webb: Investigative Journalist of Iran-Contra Affair Gary Webb, an American investigative journalist renowned for his groundbreaking reporting on the Iran-Contra affair, was born in 1955. His work exposed complex connections between government agencies, drug trafficking, and covert operations.
• 2004 Nobel Prize Ceremony The annual Nobel Prize ceremony takes place in twin events in Oslo and Stockholm, honoring outstanding achievements in various fields.
• James Brown's Health Announcement James Brown, the legendary 'Godfather of Soul', announces his prostate cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery, drawing global attention to his health.
• New Zealand Bans Smoking in Public Places New Zealand implements a comprehensive smoking ban, prohibiting smoking in all public spaces including bars, restaurants, hotels, schools, and other shared environments, marking a significant public health initiative.
• Berlusconi Acquitted Due to Statute of Limitations Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is acquitted of bribery charges due to the statute of limitations, despite the court's belief that he was likely guilty of bribery in 1991.
• Memorial for Carlos Marighella A tombstone commemorating the 35th anniversary of Brazilian revolutionary and guerrilla leader Carlos Marighella is inaugurated in Salvador, Bahia, honoring his role in resistance against Brazil's military dictatorship.
• Bombing in Quetta, Pakistan A devastating bomb explosion in Quetta, Pakistan, results in at least ten fatalities, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Malaysian Freighter Selendang Ayu Environmental Incident The Malaysian freighter Selendang Ayu, carrying 1.8 million liters of fuel oil, breaks in two off Unalaska Island, Alaska, causing a potential environmental disaster by releasing thousands of liters of oil into the marine ecosystem.
• Political Riot in Puerto Rico A violent riot erupts between members of FUPI, PIP, and the Socialist party in front of the federal courthouse, just days before the 2004 Puerto Rican election results decision. Seven police officers were among those severely injured.

Events in 2004

December 10, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 2004

December 10, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 10, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $65.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.10

Exchange Rates on December 10, 2004:

• 1 USD = 105.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2252 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1598 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.16 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6908 GBP

December 10, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 3
• Cottbus - Karlsruhe : 4 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Aachen : 3 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• West Ham - Leeds : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tranmere - Bournemouth : 2 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Cesena - Genoa : 1 - 1

December 10, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 345th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 2004 can also be written as 12/10/2004 in the US and as 10/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

Famous people died on December 10, 2004:

• Gary Webb

  Gary Webb was an investigative journalist who exposed the CIA's involvement in cocaine trafficking during the Iran-Contra affair, a...

• Bruno Arcari
• Edoardo Gellner

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

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. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath

December 10, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 2004 was Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

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 10, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
5. Fabolous - Breathe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th 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 10, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 2004 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 10, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

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 10, 2004

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Someone born on December 10, 2004 is:

20 years 6 months old,

or 246 months and 27 days old,

or 1073 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7514 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 2004?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 10, 2004.

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