What Happened on December 11, 2004

Historical Events

  • 70th Heisman Trophy Award: Matt Leinart, USC (QB)

Famous Deaths

  • Arthur Lydiard, New Zealand running coach, dies at 87
  • José Luis Cuciuffo, Argentinian soccer defender (21 caps; Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors, Nîmes Olympique), dies from gunshot wound in stomach while hunting at 43
  • M.S. [Madurai Shanmukhavadivu] Subbulakshmi, Indian singer (1st singer to be awarded the Bharat Ratna), dies at 88
  • Margaret Fay Shaw, American photographer and folklorist known for her work in the Scottish Hebrides, dies at 101
2004 Highlights

About December 11, 2004

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20