What Happened on December 11, 2004

Historical Events

  • 70th Heisman Trophy Award: Matt Leinart, USC (QB)

Famous Deaths

  • Arthur Lydiard, New Zealand running coach, dies at 87
  • José Luis Cuciuffo, Argentinian soccer defender (21 caps; Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors, Nîmes Olympique), dies from gunshot wound in stomach while hunting at 43
  • M.S. [Madurai Shanmukhavadivu] Subbulakshmi, Indian singer (1st singer to be awarded the Bharat Ratna), dies at 88
  • Margaret Fay Shaw, American photographer, folklorist, and ethnomusicologist, known for her work in the Scottish Hebrides, dies at 101
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About December 11, 2004

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20