Friday October 08, 2004: on this day

October 08, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2004 can also be written as 10/8/2004 in the US and as 8/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on October 08, 2004:

• Martha stewart starts a five month sentence for insider trading at the alderson federal prison camp, west virginia.
• U.s. presidential elections: senator john kerry and president george w. bush meet at washington university, st. louis, missouri for the second of three u.s. presidential debates. (bbc), (ap)(reuters) (afp).three party candidates for the us presidency, michael badnarik from the united states libertarian party (usa) and david cobb, of the united states green party (usa), were arrested as they tried to attend the second of three planned u.s. presidential debates.
• For the second of three u.s. presidential elections, senator john kerry and president george w. bush meet at washington university in st. louis.
• As they attempted to attend the second of three planned u.s. presidential forums, michael badnarik, of the united states libertarian party, and david cobb, of the united states green party were arrested.
• Rescue teams have rescued at least 30 bodies from the rubble of the hilton taba hotel in taba, egypt. officials estimate that up to 20 additional bodies may be found.
• A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurs near manila, philippines' capital. the earthquake's effects can be felt up to 90 miles () north from the capital city. although the earthquake causes buildings to shake, some areas lose power. however, no injuries or serious damage has been reported.
• According to reports, kenneth bigley, british hostage, was executed yesterday by abu musab al-zarqawi's jihad militant group and tawhid members. this despite the british government having attempted to intervene.
• An american air strike in iraq kills at least 12 and wounds 16. although the u.s. claims that it attacked a safe-house belonging to abu musab al-zarqawi's family, local doctors claim that it struck a house shortly after a wedding party. this killed civilians as well as children.
• Wangari maathai, a kenyan political and environmental activist, is honored with the nobel peace prize. it recognizes her "her contribution towards sustainable development, democracy, and peace".
• A bomb explodes in front of the indonesian embassy in paris. it breaks windows in nearby buildings, injures about 10 people.

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

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $39.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.43

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.251 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2496 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.85 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6912 GBP

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

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Stockport : 2 - 1
• Luton - Hartlepool : 3 - 0
• Milton Keynes Dons - Bradford : 1 - 2
• Port Vale - Doncaster : 2 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Chester : 0 - 0
• Northampton - Grimsby : 0 - 1
• Rochdale - Yeovil : 2 - 1
• Scunthorpe - Wycombe : 2 - 0
• Shrewsbury - Rushden & D : 0 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2004

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Famous people born on October 08, 2004:

• Cameron Hallyday

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

• Bella Thorne

  Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

• Matt Damon

  American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

• Bruno Mars

  American singer, songwriter and record producer.

• Nick Cannon

  Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

• Raaj Kumar

  Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

• Sigourney Weaver

  American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

• Paul Hogan

  Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

• Chevy Chase

  American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

• Stephanie Zimbalist

  Movie actress.

• Claude Jade

  One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on October 08, 2004:

• Jacques Derrida

  Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

• James Chace

  American historian and author (b. 1931).

• Georges Bayard
• Jean Robin
• Jacques Derridá (74)

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

• Fernando Lamas

  Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

• Phyllis Calvert

  British actress (born 1915).

• Nigel Bruce

  British actor (d. 1953).

• Eduardo Ciannelli

  Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

• Willy Brandt

  German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

• Marianita May

  Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

• Reford

  Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

• Naftula Herz Imber

  Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

• Wendell Willkie

  Wendell Willkie was an American lawyer and politician who was the Republican Party's nominee in the 1940 presidential election.

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Holidays on October 08, 2004:

• French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
• Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
• RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2004:

• World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Usher - My Boo
3. Terror Squad - Lean Back
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Lil' Flip - Sunshine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Eric Prydz - Call On Me
2. Robbie Williams - Radio
3. Deep Dish - Flashdance
4. Girls Aloud - Love Machine
5. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
3. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
4. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place
5. Terror Squad - Lean Back

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
2. Pepe Aguilar - Miedo
3. Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
4. Andy & Lucas - Son De Amores
5. Carlos Vives - Como Tu