Historical Events
- Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean is hit by an 8.1 magnitude earthquake.
Famous Weddings
- CBS executive Les Moonves (55) weds CBS' "Early Show" co-host Julie Chen (34) on a private estate in Acapulco
Famous Deaths
- Anne Truitt, American artist dies aged 83
P. V. Narasimha Rao (1921-2004)
Indian politician, 9th Prime Minister of India (1991-96), dies of a heart attack at 83
- Peter Beazley, British politician (C) (European Parliament), dies at 82
2004 Highlights
About December 23, 2004
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
