What Happened on December 24, 2003

Historical Events

  • Spanish police thwart an attempt by ETA to detonate 50 kg of explosives at 3:55 p.m. inside Madrid's busy Chamartín Station.

Famous Deaths

  • David Hobman, English human right activist and director (Age Concern England), dies at 76
  • Herman Keiser, American golfer (US Masters 1946), dies of Alzheimer's disease complications at 89
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About December 24, 2003

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
  • UK #1 Song: Mad World - Michael Andrews Ft. Gary Jules