Historical Events
- World's largest indoor water park Tropical Islands Resort, opens in the Aerium, an old airship hanger, in the world's largest free-standing hall, south of Berlin, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Herbert C. Brown, English-born American chemist, Nobel laureate (b. 1912)
- Renata Tebaldi, Italian soprano, dies at 82
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About December 19, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 4 months and 8 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
