Historical Events
Casey Kasem Hands Show Over
After hosting the show for over 30 years, Casey Kasem gives up the hosting duties of "American Top 40" to Ryan Seacrest
- Flight 604, a Boeing 737 owned by Flash Airlines, an Egyptian airliner, plunges into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board.
- Panthers kicker John Kasay ties NFL-playoff record with 5 field goals to lead Carolina to a 29-10 win over Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round of playoffs in Charlotte, North Carolina
Famous Weddings
Britney Spears
American pop singer Britney Spears (22) weds childhood pal and future stalker Jason Allen Alexander (22) at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada; annulled 55 HOURS later
Famous Deaths
- Des Corcoran, Australian politician (Premier of South Australia. 1979; Member of Parliament, 1962-82), dies at 75
- Leon Wagner, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1962, 63; LA Angels), dies at 69
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About January 3, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
#1 Song: Mad World - Michael Andrews Ft. Gary Jules
