Sunday October 17, 2004: on this day

October 17, 2004 was the 291st day of the year 2004, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 17, 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 October 17, 2004, who was born and died on October 17, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodies by Ciara), movies (e.g. The Incredibles, directed by Brad Bird), TV series (e.g. Battlestar Galactica) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2004?


October 17, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2004 can also be written as 10/17/2004 in the US and as 17/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

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October 17, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2004:

  • Belarus's referendum approves the lifting the constitutional term limit for the presidency.
  • Lieutenant-general soe win is elected prime minister of myanmar to replace general khin nyunt.
  • Krubera's deepest cave is reached by a team of explorers. it was reached to 2,080m (6,824ft), which is a world record (national geographic).
  • Ubuntu is the first operating system to be released.
  • Corporate airlines flight 5966 crashes into missouri killing 13 and injuring 2.
  • Susilo yudhoyono is elected as the first president of indonesia.
  • After a request by the u.s. government, the ministry of defence has approved the deployment of the black watch regiment of british army to baghdad.
  • Typhoon tokage kills 98 and injures 552 people in western japan.
  • A two-meter-long section of a chinese scientific satellite struck a house in penglai (sichuan), china. nobody is hurt.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: israel defense forces troops arrive at rafah, a refugee camp in southern gaza strip with ten tanks & three bulldozers.
  • After criticizing uzbekistan's use of intelligence obtained through torture, the uk ambassador to uzbekistan has been recalled and suspended.
  • Fallujah is still in turmoil as u.s. tanks continue to blockade the city, and insurgent targets are being hit with air and artillery. according to hospital officials, four civilians were killed, including a child.
  • Two iraqi national guard members were killed and one civilian when a mortar shell struck an arms collection depot in sadr city, baghdad, just before prime minister iyad allawi arrived. nine iraqi police officers returning from jordanian training were attacked and killed by gunmen in latifiyah, 25 miles south of baghdad.
  • Around 20,000 people marched in london to protest the illegal occupation of iraq.
  • Around 10,000 people gather at washington's lincoln memorial for the million worker march, an anti-war and pro-labor demonstration.
  • A fire that lasted over 15 hours destroyed almost one third of the east tower of the parque central urban complex in caracas, venezuela.

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October 17, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Atalanta : 2 - 1
  • Brescia - Parma : 3 - 1
  • Cagliari - Milan : 0 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Siena : 0 - 0
  • Inter - Udinese : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - St Truiden : 5 - 1
  • Charleroi - Beveren : 2 - 1
  • Lokeren - Club Brugge : 0 - 2
  • Louvieroise - Germinal : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Wolfsburg : 3 - 0
  • M'gladbach - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Burghausen - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
  • Cottbus - Ahlen : 0 - 0
  • Dresden - Saarbrucken : 2 - 1
  • Ein Trier - Aachen : 0 - 4
  • FC Koln - Oberhausen : 3 - 2
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October 17, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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October 17, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

29%

The moon phase on October 17, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:22 am and setting at 09:20 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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Who was born on October 17, 2004?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 11 days old,

or 1014 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7102 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 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 October 17, 2004?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2004.

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October 17, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 2004:

  • Uzi Hitman

    Israeli singer-songwriter (d. 2004).

  • Francesco Prosperi
  • Renzo Renzi
  • Ghofrane Haddaoui
  • Valdir Villas Boas
  • Julius Harris
  • Celio González
  • Michel Gillibert
  • Brice Pelman

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2004:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Goodies
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Lean Back youtube
  4. - My Place
  5. - Lose My Breath

October 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Radio
  3. - Flashdance
  4. - Love Machine
  5. - My Place / Flap Your Wings

October 17, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Goodies
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Diary
  4. - My Place
  5. - Lean Back youtube

October 17, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  2. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  3. - Como Tu
  4. - Las Avispas
  5. - Miedo

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October 17, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Incredibles

The Incredibles

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee

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

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

October 17, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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:

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Rob Thomas

Epitafios

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

October 17, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Family by Kitty Kelle

The Family

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The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson

The Big Bad Wolf

By:

Alex Cross faces the most powerful and ruthless killer he's ever faced - a predator known as "the Wolf". "Alex Cross's first case after joining the FBI leaves his new colleagues stunned.

Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss

Eats, Shoots & Leaves

By:

This is Punctuation Play at its best! This

My Life by Bill Clinton

My Life

By:

My Life of President Bill Clinton is a striking portrait of a global leader who chose to dedicate his intellectual and political talents, as well as his extraordinary ability to work hard, to the service and benefit of the public.

Winner Takes All by Nora Roberts

Winner Takes All

By:

Rules of the Game is a story about a woman who changes her mind about mixing work and pleasure after she meets a new coworker. The Name of the Game features a game producer falling for an actor whose persistent …

October 17, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Breakdown

Breakdown

Platform: Xbox

Genre: First person Action-adventure

Publisher: JP/NA Namco; EU Electronic Arts

Bobby Carrot

Bobby Carrot

Publisher: FDG Mobile Games

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Interplay

X-Men Legends

X-Men Legends

Platform: GameCube; N-Gage; PlayStation 2; Xbox

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

ESPN NHL 2K5

ESPN NHL 2K5

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Traditional ice hockey simulation

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2004?

On October 17, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2004?

On October 17, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2004?

On October 17, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

Find out more about October 17th

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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 October 2004?

October 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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