Friday September 17, 2004: on this day

September 17, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 261st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2004 can also be written as 9/17/2004 in the US and as 17/9/2004 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 2004 in September 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on September 17, 2004:

• India's government announced that tamil would be the first language to be recognized as a "classical" language in india. ministers from the government said that sanskrit, along with other languages, could be given this status depending on their "heritage" and "legacy". indian officials plan to establish a center for studying these languages.
• Three indian men were arrested in new delhi for trying to sell a tibetan buddhist manuscript 800 years old. the manuscript had been stolen from kalimpong, west bengal, several months prior. although the manuscript was being sold for rupees (5355,000 euros), experts believe it could be three times as valuable on an international market.
• University of central florida researchers published an article in lancet that documented a strong connection between crohn's disease, the bacterium mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis and crohn's. this is just the latest in a string of studies that strongly suggests a link between the disease and the bacterium.
• Conflict in darfur: peace talks between sudan's government and darfurian rebels collapsed three weeks ago. sudan accuses america of prolonging conflict by calling the actions of arab militias fighting in darfur genocide. to tell their story, rebels will meet olusegun obasanjo, the nigerian president.
• U.s. presidential election. sue niederer, mother of a soldier who died in iraq, was arrested at a hamilton township, mercer county rally for firefighters. cnn.com cbs news
• According to the u.s. military, the raids on fallujah by the u.s. killed at least 60 militants loyal to abu musab al-zarqawi. according to a spokesperson for iraq's health ministry, at least 17 children and two women were among those who were injured. at least 13 people are killed in a suicide car bomb attack in central baghdad.
• Shamil basayev, a chechen warlord, claims that the massacre at beslan school was committed by a "martyr brigade" from riyadus–salikhin. he heads this group.
• Colin powell, the u.s. secretary for state, spoke to al-arabiyya satellite tv network. he said that wednesday's state department report that listed saudi arabia as a country that restricts religious freedom was important and that he hopes to be able to use dialog to remove saudi arabia.

September 17, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 17, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $47.78
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.40

Exchange Rates on September 17, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2976 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2683 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.86 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6789 GBP

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Louvieroise - Mouscron : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Ein Trier : 2 - 2
• Dresden - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2
• Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Dijon : 2 - 1
• Clermont - Montpellier : 0 - 0
• Gueugnon - Grenoble : 1 - 0
• Guingamp - Angers : 1 - 0
• Le Havre - Laval : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Catania - Vicenza : 1 - 0
• Piacenza - Venezia : 2 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:50 am and setting at 09:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 2004

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Famous people born on September 17, 2004:

• Odysseas Kimon de Grecia

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

• John Ritter

  American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

• Jean-Claude Carrière

  Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

• Cassandra Peterson

  Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

• Phil Jackson

  American basketball player, coach and star.

• Anne Bancroft

  American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

• Hank Williams

  American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

• Roddy McDowall

  British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

• Bryan Singer

  American screenwriter and producer of director films.

• Matthew Settle

  American actor.

• Dinah Sheridan

  British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 17, 2004?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on September 17, 2004:

• Oswald Kolle

  German painter known for his realistic and detailed still life paintings.

• Riccardo Di Santo
• Mariette Duval

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

• Spiro Agnew

  American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

• Patricia Phoenix

  County galway, ireland -- actress.

• Red Skelton

  American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

• Richard Basehart

  American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

• Frankie Vaughan

  English actor and singer (d. 1999).

• Jay Stewart

  Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

• Raden Adjeng Kartini

  Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

• Suleman the Great

  Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

• Khalis Gibran

  Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

• Guila

  Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

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Holidays on September 17, 2004:

• RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
• United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
• Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
• Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
• Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 2004:

• World Patient Safety Day [WHO]

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Ashlee Simpson - Pieces Of Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 2004 was My Place / Flap Your Wings by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings
2. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. JoJo - Leave (Get Out)
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?
5. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place

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

The number 1 Latin song on September 17, 2004 was Son De Amores by Andy & Lucas, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on September 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Andy & Lucas - Son De Amores
2. Carlos Vives - Como Tu
3. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
4. Pepe Aguilar - Miedo
5. Los Temerarios - Que De Raro Tiene