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January 12, 2004

January 12, 2004, was a Monday. It was the 12th day of 2004. The decade was the 2000s.

20 years, 2 months, and 7 days have passed since January 12, 2004.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 12, 2004:

  • United States: "Hey Ya" by Outkast
  • United Kingdom: "All This Time" by Michelle McManus

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 12, 2004

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Hey Ya! - OutKast
  • The Way You Move - OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown
  • Milkshake - Kelis
  • You Don't Know My Name - Alicia Keys
  • Stand Up - Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
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Return of the King

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Return of the King" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 7,372 days ago. Approximately 246 months have passed. It was the 12th day of 2004, in week 03. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 82 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 12, 2004

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Monday, January 12, 2004. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song "Hey Ya" by Outkast is at the top of the singles charts, while "All This Time" by Michelle McManus is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Return of the King is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones are quickly becoming the norm. However, the photographs that they take are still lacking in quality. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online.

A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become a viral hit on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September 2003. It's 2004, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Usher, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, OutKast, Mario Winans, the Terror Squad and Ciara. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Pat Tillman, Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, and Marlon Brando would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "JAG", "Andromeda", "CSI: Miami", and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tony Hawk's Underground", "Call of Duty", "Beyond Good & Evil", and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bear in the Big Blue House", "That '70s Show", "Ed, Edd n Eddy", and "Jimmy Neutron".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 2, Hokey Pokey Elmo, Justice League Figures, and Gogo My Walkin Pup.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 12, 2004.

  • Drake & Josh make their debut.

    Drake & Josh make their debut

    The first episode of the teen sitcom "Drake & Josh" was aired on Nickelodeon on January 11th, 2004.
  • Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    "Here We Go Again" by Ray Charles would go on to win a Grammy for 2004's Record of the Year.
  • 2004 in music.

    2004 in music

    Popular music artists in 2004 included Beyoncé, Twista, Usher, J-Kwon, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Outkast, Juvenile, Christina Milian, Ashlee Simpson, Destiny's Child, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2004.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2004

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2004 were Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods, Fiona Armstrong, Tom Cruise, The Rolling Stones, J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg and Johnny Depp.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    In 2004, the best NBA players were Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojaković, Ben Wallace, Sam Cassell, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Ron Artest, Yao Ming, Michael Redd and Baron Davis.
  • Time Person of the Year 2004.

    Time Person of the Year 2004

    US President George W. Bush was named the Time Person of the Year for 2004. This was due to his election victory over Democratic Party challenger John Kerry.
  • Britney Spears.

    Britney Spears

    Pop singer Britney Spears was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2004.
  • 2004 in movies.

    2004 in movies

    Movies released in 2004 included Shrek 2, Mean Girls, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Spider-Man 2, The Incredibles, The Passion of the Christ, The Day After Tomorrow, Meet the Fockers, "I, Robot", Troy, Shark Tale, Ocean's Twelve, The Village, Million Dollar Baby, Saw, Man on Fire, A Series of Unfortunate Events and DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2004, the best soccer players were Andriy Shevchenko, Deco, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Theodoros Zagorakis, Adriano, Pavel Nedvěd, Wayne Rooney, Ricardo Carvalho and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
  • Million Dollar Baby.

    Million Dollar Baby

    "Million Dollar Baby" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2004.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • The rise of camera phones.

    The rise of camera phones

    Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 12, 2004.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 12, 2004.

  • December 13, 2003: Saddam Hussein is captured by American forces in Tikrit.
  • December 14, 2003:
    • U.S. forces confirm that they have captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
    • Pamela Holopainen (22) goes missing in Timmins, Canada.
  • December 17, 2003:
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is released.
    • Soham murders: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman.
  • December 18, 2003:
    • Michael Jackson is charged with seven counts of child molestation.
    • Serial killer Gary Ridgway is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
  • December 22, 2003:
    • Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved is awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.
    • NBA: Isiah Thomas becomes the New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations.
  • December 26, 2003: A massive earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Over 40 thousand people are reportedly killed in the Iranian city of Bam.
  • January 3, 2004: 148 people die when Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff.
  • January 4, 2004: The social networking website Facebook is officially launched.
  • January 8, 2004: The first episode of "The Apprentice" is aired.
  • January 11, 2004:
    • The domain name for Facebook is first registered.
    • The first episode of "Drake & Josh" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • This date: January 12, 2004
  • January 13, 2004:
    • Britney Spears releases her single "Toxic".
    • Serial killer Harold Shipman hangs himself in his cell.
  • January 16, 2004:
    • Rapper J-Kwon releases his song "Tipsy".
    • The first issue of the British "lad's mag" Nuts is released.
  • January 20, 2004: The trial of Martha Stewart for securities fraud begins in New York City.
  • January 21, 2004: The first episode of the reality TV series "'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave" airs on MTV.
  • January 23, 2004: It is announced that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have broken up.
  • January 24, 2004: The social network Orkut is founded.
  • January 27, 2004:
    • Usher releases his single "Yeah!".
    • Maroon 5 release their song "This Love".
  • January 29, 2004: The British "lad's mag" Zoo is launched.
  • February 1, 2004:
    • Super Bowl XXXVIII: The New England Patriots defeat the Carolina Panthers by 32-29 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
    • Janet Jackon's "wardrobe malfunction" occurs during her halftime performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII.
  • February 2, 2004: Scottie Pippen plays his final NBA game.
  • February 3, 2004: R&B artist Mario Winans releases the song "I Don't Wanna Know", featuring P. Diddy.
  • February 4, 2004: The social networking website Facebook is founded.
  • February 10, 2004:
    • The image-hosting website Flickr is launched.
    • Kanye West releases his debut studio album "The College Dropout".
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 12, 2004, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 12, 2004 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 12, 2004

TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 12, 2004:

TV shows from January 2004.

The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
Punk'd
Punk'd
Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Home Movies
Home Movies
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Boston Public
Boston Public
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Andromeda
Andromeda
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Angel
Angel

Cars in 2004

2004 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick LaCrosse, the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Ford Mustang (fifth generation), the Peugeot 407, the Nissan Note, and the Chrysler 300.

Cars in 2004.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 12, 2004

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2004:

Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot

That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2004

Toys and games that were popular in 2004:

Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Namco TV Games
Namco TV Games
Bulls Eye Ball
Bulls Eye Ball
Justice League Figures
Justice League Figures
LEGO Clikits
LEGO Clikits
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
Playmobil Airport
Playmobil Airport
Micropets
Micropets
KG Racer automites
KG Racer automites
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The Xbox
The Xbox
Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2
HitClips audio player
HitClips audio player
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2004.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground
SSX 3 2003
SSX 3
Pro Evolution Soccer 3 2003
Pro Evolution Soccer 3
The Simpsons Hit & Run 2003
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Soulcalibur II 2003
Soulcalibur II
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2003
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2003
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Championship Manager 4 2003
Championship Manager 4
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape

Were you born on January 12, 2004?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2004.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 12, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 12.

Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Boxer Deceased
Born on January 12, 1944
He turned 60 on this day in 2004.

Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh

Talk-show host Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
He turned 53 on this day in 2004.

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
She turned 53 on this day in 2004.

Howard Stern

Howard Stern

Radio personality
Born on January 12, 1954
He turned 50 on this day in 2004.

Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos

Amazon founder
Born on January 12, 1964
He turned 40 on this day in 2004.

Big Dick Dudley

Big Dick Dudley

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 12, 1968
He was not alive on this date.

Melanie C

Melanie C

Spice Girls
Born on January 12, 1974
She turned 30 on this day in 2004.

Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1987
She turned 17 on this day in 2004.

Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott

Singer
Born on January 12, 1991
She turned 13 on this day in 2004.

Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik

Singer
Born on January 12, 1993
He turned 11 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 12, 2004.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 12, 2004 was most likely conceived around April 21, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 12, 2004 is close to October 4, 2004.

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Stats for January 12, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 12, 2004:

  • 7,372 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,053 weeks have passed.
  • 636,940,800 seconds have passed since January 12, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 743,097,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 328,661,452,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 106,156,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 54,776,909 steps. That's roughly 24,345 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,643,290 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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