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December 2, 2004

December 2, 2004, was a Thursday. It was 19 years, 11 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 2, 2004:

  • United States: "My Boo" by Usher & Alicia Keys
  • United Kingdom: "I'll Stand By You" by Girls Aloud

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 2, 2004

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

  • My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
  • Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
  • Over And Over - Nelly Featuring Tim McGraw
  • Wonderful - Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti
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The Incredibles

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Incredibles" was at the top of the box office on December 2, 2004.

Facts

This date was 7,278 days ago. Approximately 243 months have passed. It was the 337th day of 2004, in week 49. The decade was the 2000s. There were only 29 days left in the year. People born on this day are currently 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 81 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 2, 2004

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, December 2, 2004. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2004 has begun.

In America, the song "My Boo" by Usher & Alicia Keys is at the top of the singles charts, while "I'll Stand By You" by Girls Aloud is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Incredibles 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. 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 Dimebag Darrell, Lamont Bentley, Johnnie Cochran, and Pope John Paul II would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "One Tree Hill", "Pimp My Ride", "Dog the Bounty Hunter", and "House". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "RuneScape", "Championship Manager 4", "SSX 3", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "ChalkZone", "Kim Possible", "LazyTown", and "Unfabulous". Popular toys at the moment include Betty Spaghetty (doll), Bionicle LEGO, Namco TV Games, and VideoNow (portable player).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 2, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 2, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 2, 2004.

  • Christmas 2004 has begun.

    Christmas 2004 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 2004 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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.
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

    Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed stealth game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was released for the PlayStation 2 on November 17th, 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 2, 2004.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 2, 2004.

  • November 2, 2004: Incumbent US President George W. Bush is re-elected after defeating Democrat candidate John Kerry.
  • November 5, 2004: The Incredibles (2004) is released.
  • November 9, 2004:
    • Journalist Iris Chang commits suicide in her car in Santa Clara County, California.
    • The first version of the Internet browser Firefox is released.
    • Halo 2 is released.
  • November 10, 2004: The animated Christmas adventure film "The Polar Express" is released.
  • November 11, 2004:
    • The first episode of "To Catch a Predator" is broadcast on MSNBC.
    • Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat dies at the age of 75.
  • November 12, 2004:
    • Scott Peterson is found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson in 2002.
    • Gwen Stefani releases her solo debut album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.".
  • November 13, 2004: Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard dies from a drug overdose at the age of 35.
  • November 14, 2004: The USS Nimitz UFO incident occurs.
  • November 15, 2004: The dating show "Date My Mom" debuts on MTV.
  • November 16, 2004:
    • The game Call of Duty: Finest Hour is released.
    • Mario releases his single "Let Me Love You".
    • Half-Life 2 is released.
    • Kelly Clarkson releases her single "Since U Been Gone".
  • November 17, 2004: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is released.
  • November 19, 2004:
    • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) is released in cinemas.
    • NBA: "Malice at the Palace": A brawl breaks out during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons.
  • 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.
  • This date: December 2, 2004
  • 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.
  • December 21, 2004: National Treasure (2004), starring Nicholas Cage, is released in cinemas.
  • December 26, 2004: 230,000 people are killed when an earthquake in the Indian Ocean causes a tsunami.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2004

Television shows that people were watching in December 2004:

TV shows from December 2004.

House
House
Date My Mom
Date My Mom
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Joey
Joey
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Deadwood
Deadwood
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride

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 December 2, 2004

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

The Backyardigans
The Backyardigans
Postcards from Buster
Postcards from Buster
Maya & Miguel
Maya & Miguel

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Unfabulous
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Dave the Barbarian
Dave the Barbarian
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2004

Toys and games that were popular in 2004:

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
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
FIFA Football 2005 2004
FIFA Football 2005

Were you born on December 2, 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 2, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 2.

Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace

Italian fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 2, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

Actress
Born on December 2, 1968
She turned 36 on this day in 2004.

Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado

Singer
Born on December 2, 1978
She turned 26 on this day in 2004.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Singer
Born on December 2, 1981
She turned 23 on this day in 2004.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

NFL player
Born on December 2, 1983
He turned 21 on this day in 2004.

Juice Wrld

Juice Wrld

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 2, 1998
He turned 6 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 2, 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 2, 2004 was most likely conceived around March 11, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 2, 2004 is close to August 25, 2005.

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Stats for December 2, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 2, 2004:

  • 7,278 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,039 weeks have passed.
  • 628,819,200 seconds have passed since December 2, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 733,622,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 324,470,707,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 104,803,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 54,078,451 steps. That's roughly 24,035 miles.
  • 7,545,830 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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