Historical Events
Billboard Music Awards
15th Billboard Music Awards: Usher, Alicia Keys, and Toby Keith win
- Cuzco Declaration is signed in Cuzco, Peru, establishing the Union of South American Nations
Famous Deaths
- "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, American heavy metal guitarist (Pantera), shot and killed by crazed fan Nathan Gale while performing on stage at 38
- Nathan Gale, American murderer (Heavy metal Pantera's concert murder), dies at 25
About December 8, 2004
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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
