Monday August 23, 2004: on this day

August 23, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2004 can also be written as 8/23/2004 in the US and as 23/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2004:

• Politics in taiwan: the legislative yuan proposes an amendment package by 217-1, which includes halving legislators and dissolving the national assembly.
• Mexican officials announced the arrest of gilberto higuera guerrero in mexicali. he is a suspected drug kingpin and has ties to arellano felix. higuera is accused in smuggling drugs into the u.s. through mexico. the u.s. state department offered $ for higuera’s capture.
• U.s. marines fight fierce battles with shi'ite militiamen around the imam ali mosque in najaf. this shrine is located in najaf, iraq. it is the most intense fighting since the 20-day old rebellion erupted.
• The canadian war museum lost the victoria cross of a ukrainian-canadian soldier about 30 years ago. it will be displayed again monday. cpl. filip konowal was awarded the commonwealth's highest medal for valor for his bravery during the battle for hill 70 in france, 1917.
• El vocero reports on the murder of 50 of the 129 illegal immigrants who traveled by boat from dominican republic to puerto rico.

August 23, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $30.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.23

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3078 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.269 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.27 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6714 GBP

August 23, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Le Mans - Laval : 3 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 11:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2004

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Famous people born on August 23, 2004:

• Erik Belshaw
• Frederick Lubin
• Troy Podmilsak

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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You are 19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 27 days old,

or 1025 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7179 days old,

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 August 23, 2004?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2004.

Famous people died on August 23, 2004:

• Olin Eggen

  Contributed to the study of variable stars and stellar evolution.

• Francesco Minerva

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 2004:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2004:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
3. Ciara - Goodies
4. Juvenile - Slow Motion
5. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
2. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
5. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2004 was Como Tu by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 23, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Carlos Vives - Como Tu
2. Jennifer Pena - Vivo Y Muero En Tu Piel
3. Los Temerarios - Que De Raro Tiene
4. Paulina Rubio - Algo Tienes
5. Alicia Villarreal - Soy Tu Mujer