Historical Events
- Official opening of Taipei 101, then the tallest skyscraper in the world, at a height of 509 metres (1,670 feet)
Famous Weddings
- English actor Terence Stamp (64) weds Elizabeth O'Rourke (23) in London
Famous Deaths
- Gérard Debreu, French-American economist (Nobel 1983), dies at 83
2004 Highlights
About December 31, 2004
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: New Year's Day (Canada, United States)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Me Love You - Mario
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
