What Happened on December 17, 2004

Famous Deaths

  • Dick Heckstall-Smith, British jazz-blues saxophonist, dies at 70
  • Tom Wesselmann, American collage artist (b. 1931)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About December 17, 2004

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 10 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