Thursday December 16, 2004: on this day

December 16, 2004 was the 351st day of the year 2004, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 16, 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 16, 2004, who was born and died on December 16, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg), movies (e.g. The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Le Cheval Artiste) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 2004?


December 16, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2004 can also be written as 12/16/2004 in the US and as 16/12/2004 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2004 in December 2004 calendar

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December 16, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 2004:

  • Marc dutroux, a belgian child killer, loses his appeal against his sentence of life imprisonment
  • Meeting in brussels, european union leaders agree to invite turkey for negotiations to join the eu starting in 2005, 36 years after their first application.
  • Nearly 50 people are killed each day in clashes between maoist rebels and nepalese troops in the western districts.
  • For allegedly insulting president robert mugabe, a zimbabwean commuter could be sentenced to up to five years imprisonment.
  • Korea train express, a high-speed rail system in south korea, is now open between seoul & busan.
  • Inuit leaders plan to sue the u.s. government, at the inter-american commission on human rights, for causing global heating. they see the melting of the arctic polar icecap as a threat to their survival as people and an attack on their basic human rights. today's announcement is expected to be made in buenos aires, at the 10th round international talks on climate.
  • The law lords, britain's final appeal court, ruled that habeas corpus suspension for foreign nationals held under the anti-terrorism, crime and security act 2001 was illegal and incompatible with the european convention on human rights.
  • Cambodian soldiers find a cache of angkor wat-era carvings, which were intended to be smuggled out.
  • 100 suspects in unrest in thailand's south are being pursued by security forces from thailand. four islamic teachers were arrested for inciting terrorism.
  • Bobby fischer, a former champion in chess, has been granted residency in iceland. the united states is looking for him.
  • Researchers from the university of tubingen have reported the discovery of a flute that is 30,000 to 37,000 years old, making it the oldest musical instrument ever discovered.

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December 16, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 16, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $66.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.30
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.80

Exchange Rates on December 16, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 104.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2345 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1584 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.69 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6852 GBP

December 16, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Brest : 3 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Vitesse - Graafschap : 3 - 1
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December 16, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 16, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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44%

The moon phase on December 16, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 11:11 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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Who was born on December 16, 2004?


Famous people born on December 16, 2004:

  • Victoria Stinnett

    American baby girl, who was forced to be removed from her mother's body prematurely.

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 13 days old,

or 1006 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7043 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 2004?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 2004.

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December 16, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 2004:

  • Agnes Martin

    Renowned abstract painter known for her serene and minimalist artworks.

  • Deyda Hydara

    The point, a gambian journalist and publisher, was co-founded by the point (d. 2004).

  • Ted Abernathy

    American baseball player (born 1933).

  • Mahmoud Messaadi
  • Stefano Madia
  • Andrea Tagliaferri
  • Freddie Perren

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Elizer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

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December 16, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 2004:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 16, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Let Me Love You youtube
  4. - Over And Over
  5. - 1, 2 Step

December 16, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 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.

December 16, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  2. - I'll Stand By You
  3. - Lose My Breath
  4. - You Can Do It
  5. - If There's Any Justice

December 16, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 16, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  2. - Let Me Love You youtube
  3. - My Boo
  4. - Lovers And Friends
  5. - Wonderful

December 16, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 2004 was Me Dedique A Perderte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 16, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  2. - Te Buscaria
  3. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  4. - Dame Otro Tequila
  5. - Todo El Ano

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December 16, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson

Country: United States of America

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

December 16, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Le cheval artiste

Le cheval artiste

Release year: 2004

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Fungus the Bogeyman

Fungus the Bogeyman

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Stuart Orme

Huff

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

December 16, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

His Excellency by Joseph J. Ellis

His Excellency

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National BestsellerThis landmark biography of our first President, Joseph J. Ellis, brings together the meticulous scholarship, shrewd analysis and poetic prose that made him one of America's most admired citizens.

The Games Do Count by Brian Kilmeade

The Games Do Count

By:

What does Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch and Condoleezza Rice have in common? All of them have reached the top in their respective fields and all credit sports for helping them learn the lessons that are essential to their success.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

A Redbird Christmas

By:

Fannie Flagg, a New York Times bestseller, has written an amazing book with the same unsurpassed style and warm, welcoming voice that made her so beloved by millions.

Echoes by Danielle Steel

Echoes

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Danielle Steel's compelling story of love, war, acts, faith, and betrayal is set against a backdrop of historical history.

December 16, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ballance

Ballance

Platform: Windows

Genre: puzzle game

Publisher: Atari

Dancing Stage Unleashed

Dancing Stage Unleashed

Platform: Microsoft Xbox

Genre: Music and exercise

Publisher: KDE GmbH

TOCA Race Driver 2

TOCA Race Driver 2

Platform: Xbox, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Mobile phone

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Escape from Woomera

Escape from Woomera

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Fight Night 2004

Fight Night 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 2004?

On December 16, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 2004?

On December 16, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 2004?

On December 16, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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.

Discover how December 2004 calendar looked like.

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