Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Milan's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko is named best football player in Europe ahead of Deco (Porto/FC Barcelona) and Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho
Pinochet House Arrest
Former Chilean dictator, General Augusto Pinochet is put under house arrest, after being sued under accusations over 9 kidnapping actions and manslaughter. The house arrest is lifted the same day on appeal.
Famous Deaths
- Andre Rodgers, Bahamian baseball shortstop (first Bahamian to play in MLB; NY/SF Giants; Chicago Cubs), dies at 70
- David Wheeler, English computer scientist (b. 1927)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About December 13, 2004
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 14 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
