What Happened on December 4, 2005

Historical Events

  • 94th Davis Cup: Croatia beats Slovak Republic in Bratislava (3-2)
  • Tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong protest for democracy and call on the Government to allow universal and equal suffrage

Pope John Paul II

U.S. debut of the first part of two-part TV biopic miniseries "Pope John Paul II" on CBS

Famous Weddings

  • 2004 Olympic volleyball team member Kerri Walsh (27) weds fellow volleyball player Casey Jennings (30) at the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs, California

Famous Deaths

  • Errol Brathwaite, New Zealand author (b. 1924)
  • Gloria Lasso [Rosa Montserrat Coscolín], French-Spanish n canción melódica singer ("Etranger au paradis"; "Buenas noches mi amor"), dies of a heart attack at 83
  • Gregg Hoffman, American film producer (b.1963)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About December 4, 2005

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Run It! - Chris Brown
  • UK #1 Song: Stickwitu - Pussycat Dolls