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December 21, 2004

December 21, 2004, was a Tuesday. It was the 356th day of 2004. The decade was the 2000s.

19 years, 2 months, and 29 days have passed since December 21, 2004.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 21, 2004:

  • National Treasure (2004), starring Nicholas Cage, is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 21, 2004:

  • United States: "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg
  • United Kingdom: "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid 20

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 21, 2004

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
  • Let Me Love You - Mario
  • Over And Over - Nelly Featuring Tim McGraw
  • 1, 2 Step - Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott
Play the top singles from 2004
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2004. Take a trip back to the days of Usher, Lil Jon, Outkast and Britney Spears!
Lemony Snicket

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Lemony Snicket".

Facts

This date occurred 7,028 days ago. Approximately 234 months have passed. It was the 356th day of 2004, in week 52. The decade was the 2000s. The start of 2005 was just 10 days away. People who were born on December 21, 2004, are now 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 78 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Scott

It's been nearly 18 years since National Treasure was released 😱
Posted on November 25, 2022 11:23


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Take me back to December 21, 2004

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is December 21, 2004, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Christmas Day of 2004 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while.

In America, the song "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg is at the top of the singles charts, while "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid 20 is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Lemony Snicket is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Gilmore Girls", "One Tree Hill", "Desperate Housewives", and "House". 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.

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 Lamont Bentley, Johnnie Cochran, Pope John Paul II, and Luther Vandross would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne", "Project Gotham Racing 2", and "Counter-Strike: Source".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Jimmy Neutron", "My Life as a Teenage Robot", and "Peppa Pig". Children are playing with toys such as Lamaze Octotunes, Bulls Eye Ball, V. Smile TV Learning System, and the Nintendo DS.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 21, 2004.

  • Christmas 2004 is days away.

    Christmas 2004 is days away

    Christmas 2004 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • How We Do.

    How We Do

    In November 2004, rapper The Game released his hit single "How We Do", featuring 50 Cent.
  • The Nintendo DS.

    The Nintendo DS

    The Nintendo DS was released in November 2004.
  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on October 26th, 2004. It quickly became the best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time.
  • 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 December 21, 2004.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 21, 2004.

  • November 21, 2004: The Nintendo DS is released.
  • November 22, 2004: The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine when thousands of protesters take to the street to demonstrate against voter intimidation, electoral fraud and corruption in the 2004 presidential election.
  • November 23, 2004:
    • The game "World of Warcraft" is released.
    • Rap star The Game releases his single "How We Do", featuring 50 Cent.
  • November 29, 2004: Natasha Bedingfield releases her single "Unwritten".
  • November 30, 2004: Rapper Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park release the collaborative album "Collision Course".
  • December 1, 2004: Kevin Rose creates the first profile on social news website Digg.
  • December 3, 2004: Cali Cartel leader Rodriguez Orejuela is extradited to the United States.
  • December 6, 2004: Internet culture: The viral video "Numa Numa Dance" is released.
  • December 7, 2004: 2Pac's posthumous album "Loyal to the Game" is released.
  • December 8, 2004: Pantera founder Dimebag Darrell is shot and killed onstage.
  • December 10, 2004: The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • December 11, 2004:
    • Steve Brookstein wins The X Factor.
    • Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 13, 2004:
    • Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko is awarded the 2004 Ballon d'Or.
    • Jay-Z and Linkin Park release the song "Numb/Encore".
  • December 14, 2004: Gwen Stefani releases the song "Rich Girl".
  • December 15, 2004:
    • Million Dollar Baby (2004) is released in cinemas.
    • UK politics: Home Secretary David Blunkett resigns amid allegations that he fast-tracked a visa application for his ex-lover's nanny.
  • December 20, 2004: £26.5 million is stolen from the headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • This date: December 21, 2004
  • December 26, 2004: 230,000 people are killed when an earthquake in the Indian Ocean causes a tsunami.
  • January 4, 2005: Irish Crime: 11-year-old Robert Holohan goes missing in Cork, Ireland.
  • January 7, 2005: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston announce their separation.
  • January 9, 2005:
    • The single "Bad Day" is released by Daniel Powter.
    • The first episode of the comedy drama series "Zoey 101" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • January 11, 2005: The game Resident Evil 4 is released.
  • January 14, 2005:
    • Coach Carter (2005) is released.
    • German fashion designer Rudolph Moshammer is found murdered at his mansion in Munich.
    • Photographs of Prince Harry wearing a Nazi costume are published.
    • It is announced that the English pop punk band "Busted" are splitting up.
  • January 15, 2005: The single "Candy Shop" is released by rapper 50 Cent.
  • January 18, 2005:
    • The first episode of the reality TV show "My Super Sweet 16" is aired on MTV.
    • Rapper The Game releases his debut studio album "The Documentary".
  • January 20, 2005: Jamaican dancehall star "Bogle" is shot dead outside of a gas station in Kingston.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 21, 2004, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 21, 2004 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 2004

People in December 2004 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 2004.

House
House
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Joey
Joey
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Deadwood
Deadwood
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 2004

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Unfabulous

LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
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
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
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Toys

Toys in 2004

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS
V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection
RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
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 December 2004.

World of Warcraft 2004
World of Warcraft
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Half-Life 2 2004
Half-Life 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 2004
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Halo 2 2004
Halo 2
Football Manager 2005 2004
Football Manager 2005
Killzone 2004
Killzone
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Sims 2 2004
The Sims 2
Pokémon FireRed Version 2004
Pokémon FireRed Version
Counter-Strike: Source 2004
Counter-Strike: Source
Spider-Man 2 2004
Spider-Man 2
Rome: Total War 2004
Rome: Total War
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
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
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

Were you born on December 21, 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 December 21, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 21.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Actress
Born on December 21, 1937
She turned 67 on this day in 2004.

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Musician Deceased
Born on December 21, 1940
He was not alive on this date.

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Actor
Born on December 21, 1948
He turned 56 on this day in 2004.

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Actress
Born on December 21, 1955
She turned 49 on this day in 2004.

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Actor
Born on December 21, 1957
He turned 47 on this day in 2004.

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Actor
Born on December 21, 1966
He turned 38 on this day in 2004.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

French president
Born on December 21, 1977
He turned 27 on this day in 2004.

The King of Random

The King of Random

Youtube personality Deceased
Born on December 21, 1980
He turned 24 on this day in 2004.

Steven Yeun

Steven Yeun

Actor
Born on December 21, 1983
He turned 21 on this day in 2004.

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

Actress
Born on December 21, 1996
She turned 8 on this day in 2004.

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell

Soccer player
Born on December 21, 1996
He turned 8 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 21, 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 December 21, 2004 was most likely conceived around March 30, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 21, 2004 is close to September 13, 2005.

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Stats for December 21, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 21, 2004:

  • 7,028 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,004 weeks have passed.
  • 607,219,200 seconds have passed since December 21, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 708,422,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 313,325,107,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 101,203,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 52,220,851 steps. That's roughly 23,209 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,286,630 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2004?

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