Thursday April 08, 2004: on this day

April 08, 2004 was the 99th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 08, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 08, 2004, who was born and died on April 08, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yeah! by Usher), movies (e.g. Man on Fire, directed by Tony Scott), TV series (e.g. Iron Chef America: Battle Of The Masters) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 2004?


April 08, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 99th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2004 can also be written as 4/8/2004 in the US and as 8/4/2004 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2004 in April 2004 calendar

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April 08, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 2004:

  • Conflict in darfur: two rebel groups and the sudanese government sign the humanitarian ceasefire agreement.
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  • A general strike is called for protest against alleged corruption in government.
  • Heavy fighting is ongoing between iraq alliance troops. ukrainian troops hand over kut to moqtada al-sadr supporters sunni muslim insurgents are fighting on two fronts west baghdad; shiite rebellions spread in central and southern iraq.
  • Moqtada al-sadr's mahdi army militiamen are visible at kufa's grand mosque. moqtada al-sadr is located in the golden-domed mosque.
  • Two southern iraqi shiite muslim militias kidnap three japanese, eight south koreans, and two israeli arab civilians. later, the south koreans are released. al-jazeera tv broadcasts a videotape in which militants threaten to burn the japanese hostages blindfolded if tokyo does not withdraw its troops from iraq.
  • In the fighting for fallujah, 30 americans and 150 iraqis have been killed. a u.s. helicopter strikes militants in a mosque using three missiles. 40 people are killed in that mosque. rebels and marines continue to exchange gunfire.
  • Militia loyal to abdurrashid dostum seize meymaneh (capital of faryab province in afghanistan), from the interim government, and force the governor to flee.
  • The middle east forum seeks support to create the islamic progress institute, an islamic progressive islamic institute that would represent liberal muslims in the united states.
  • Nasa has announced that the mission of spirit and opportunity will be extended by five months
  • War in darfur: the humanitarian ceasefire agreement is signed by the sudanese government, the justice and equality movement, and the sudan liberation movement/army.

April 08, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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April 08, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $27.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.00

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 106.4 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3275 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2826 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 128.39 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6587 GBP

April 08, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Union Berlin : 4 - 2
  • Cottbus - Bielefeld : 1 - 2
  • Oberhausen - Unterhaching : 3 - 1
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April 08, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 2004 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 2004 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 08, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:29 pm and setting at 08:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 2004 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2004.

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Who was born on April 08, 2004?


Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 11 months old,

or 239 months and 11 days old,

or 1040 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7285 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 2004.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2004?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 08, 2004.

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April 08, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 2004:

  • Werner Schumacher

    German actor (b. 1921).

  • Enda Colleran

    Gaelic footballer (born 1941).

  • Herb Andress

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Margaret Thatcher

    First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.

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April 08, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 2004:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 2004:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 5th and April 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yeah!
  2. - One Call Away
  3. - Tipsy
  4. - I Don't Wanna Know
  5. - Dirt Off Your Shoulder

April 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yeah!
  2. - 5 Colours In Her Hair
  3. - Left Outside Alone
  4. - Cha Cha Slide
  5. - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)

April 08, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Yeah!
  2. - If I Ain't Got You
  3. - Tipsy
  4. - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  5. - Splash Waterfalls

April 08, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 2004 was Te Quise Tanto by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

April 08, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quise Tanto
  2. - Mas Que Tu Amigo
  3. - Y Todo Queda En Nada
  4. - Tengo Ganas
  5. - Aunque No Te Pueda Ver

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April 08, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Man on Fire

Man on Fire

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Shane

Shane

Release year: 2004

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde

Country: United States of America

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Mark Waters

Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey

Country: United States of America

April 08, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Release year: 2004

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Deadwood

Deadwood

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif

Country: United States of America

Padre Coraje

Padre Coraje

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Benito Zambrano

Kingdom Hospital

Kingdom Hospital

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Craig R. Baxley

April 08, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Little Children by Tom Perrotta

Little Children

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Tom Perrotta's 30ish parents of young children are diverse and fascinating. There's Todd, the charming stay-at-home dad, who was nicknamed "The Prom King", by the moms at the playground. Sarah is a sexy, intelligent, and sexy young mother.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

Deliver Us From Evil by Sean Hannity

Deliver Us From Evil

By:

Sean Hannity reminds Americans that we must face the ongoing war on terrorists and their state sponsor around the globe.

The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat

The Dew Breaker

By:

We meet him later in life. He is a quiet man, a good husband and father, a fixture of his Brooklyn neighborhood, and a landlord and barber with an enviable scar on his face.

April 08, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Empires in Arms: The Napoleonic Wars of 1805 - 1815

Empires in Arms: The Napoleonic Wars of 1805 - 1815

Platform: Currently: MS-Windows

Genre: Strategy video game

Publisher: Matrix Games

Ben's Game

Ben's Game

Platform: Windows and Mac

Genre: Therapeutic action

Publisher: Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown

The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown

Platform: Game Boy Advance Nintendo GameCube Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox (cancelled)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: THQ Nick Games

Densetsu no Stafy 3

Densetsu no Stafy 3

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

Beatmania IIDX 10th Style

Beatmania IIDX 10th Style

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

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Who was the US President on April 08, 2004?

On April 08, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 2004?

On April 08, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 2004?

On April 08, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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What happened in 2004?

2004 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
  • Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
  • At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.

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What was the calendar for April 2004?

April 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 2004 calendar looked like.

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