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About November 4th, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: A turbine failure causes the shutdown of the nuclear reactor Number 2 Balakovo in Saratov, Russia. This panic creates widespread panic. The local pharmacies run out of iodine and residents flee the area, encouraging each other to drink vodka instead. The plant's engineers find no radiation leakage. Many people are admitted to hospital for iodine poisoning. The government and media have been criticized for their poor coordination.
  • Day of the week: November 4th, 2004 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Matthew McConaughey, Tom Savini
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: My Boo by Usher
  • #1 UK song: Just Lose It by Eminem
  • Popular movie: Shattered Glass directed by Billy Ray

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What day of the week was November 04, 2004?


November 04, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 309th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 2004 can also be written as 11/4/2004 in the US and as 4/11/2004 in UK and Europe.

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November 04, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 04, 2004:

  • A turbine failure causes the shutdown of the nuclear reactor number 2 balakovo in saratov, russia. this panic creates widespread panic. the local pharmacies run out of iodine and residents flee the area, encouraging each other to drink vodka instead. the plant's engineers find no radiation leakage. many people are admitted to hospital for iodine poisoning. the government and media have been criticized for their poor coordination.
  • After 19 days of operation, the number 4 rivno reactor in ukraine has been shut down due to an oil leak. there is no radiation leakage.
  • Spammer jeremy jaynes was rated as the eighth most prolific spammer in the world. he is convicted on three felony charges for sending thousands of junk e mails via servers located in virginia. jaynes is recommended for nine years imprisonment. for related offenses, his sister was fined $7500.
  • Jose manuel barroso, president designate of the european commission, announces franco frattini (italy) and andris pibalgs (lettonia) will complete his commission.
  • Russian president vladimir putin signs the kyoto protocol ratification bill. this brings the total number of countries bound to the treaty up to 126.
  • Brig. brig. shmuel zaki, the israeli senior commander in the gaza strip, has resigned amid claims that he told the media prime minister ariel sharon ordered operation days of penitence to be increased on day 14, while the army thought it was a separate operation.
  • Conflict in iraq: medecins sans frontieres, a non-governmental aid agency, has stopped work in iraq because of "escalating violence" as well as "the warring parties' repeated disregard for independent humanitarian assistance." (bbc). three black watch(scottish), soldiers and an iraqi translator were killed in a suicide car bombing and mortar attack at camp dogwood.
  • Medecins sans frontieres, an ngo aid agency, has stopped working in iraq because of "escalating violence" as well as "the warring parties' repeated disregard for independent humanitarian assistance."
  • Three black watch(scottish), soldiers and an iraqi translator are killed in a suicide car bombing and mortar fire at camp dogwood.
  • The united states has recognized the republic of macedonia as a constitutional entity and not under the united nations name of "former yugoslav republic of macedonia". this was the first major foreign policy decision by the bush administration. this is a scandal for greece, who was supported by the european union in lobbying against recognition of macedonia since its independence in 1991.
  • Elizabeth edwards is the wife of john edwards (democratic vice presidential candidate). she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • According to hospital sources, yasser arafat was officially declared brain-dead during intensive care at paris's hospital.
  • The republic of china's high court rejects a petition from the kuomintang seeking to invalidate the march 2004 presidential election results that saw chen shuibian win by 0.2% over lien chen. kmt intends to appeal to supreme court.
  • A winnipeg laboratory has announced that it has isolated a second substance previously thought to be a type 2 diabetic substance called hepatic insensitizing substance (hiss). this substance participates in sugar storage and insulin.
  • Canada: same-sex marriage: two lesbian couples who were denied marriage licenses filed a lawsuit against canada and newfoundland and labrador asking for legalization of same-sex marital relationships in the province.

November 04, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 04, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 04, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $55.03
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.39
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.36
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.05

Exchange Rates on November 04, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 106.05 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2065 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1877 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.44 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6976 GBP

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November 04, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 04, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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November 04, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 04, 2004 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 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 November 04, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 01:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 2004.

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Who was born on November 04, 2004?


Famous people born on November 04, 2004:

  • Kenneth Gaudet

Whose famous birthday is on November 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 4th:

  • Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey

    American actor who made his film debut in 1993's comedy "dazed and confused".

  • Tom Savini
    Tom Savini

    Tom savini is a renowned actor and special effects makeup artist known for his work in horror films, including 'dawn of the dead' and...

  • Marlène Jobert
    Marlène Jobert

    Algerian-born french stage actress and film star, algerian-born.

  • Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio

    Ralph macchio is an american actor best known for his role as daniel larusso in the karate kid film series.

  • Kathy Griffin
    Kathy Griffin

    Kathy Griffin is a popular comedian and actress known for her stand-up comedy and reality TV shows.

  • Alexz Johnson
    Alexz Johnson

    Canadian actress and producer of singer-songwriters.

  • Loretta Swit
    Loretta Swit

    American actress.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Art Carney
    Art Carney

    American comedian and actor on tv, stage and screen.

  • Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam

    American actor on stage since 1935.

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How old is someone born on November 04, 2004?


Someone born on November 04, 2004 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 2 days old,

or 1022 weeks

or 7154 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 04, 2004?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 4th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 04, 2004?

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November 04, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 04, 2004:

  • Richard Dyer
  • Gordon Ingram
  • Yasutomi Nishizuka

What famous deaths happened on November 4th?

Famous deaths on November 4th:

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dominique Dunne
    Dominique Dunne

    Actress (poltergeist), assassinated by boyfriend at 23.

  • Sheree North
    Sheree North

    American actress and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Isabel Granada
    Isabel Granada

    Filipino-spanish actress and singer (b. 1976).

  • Paul Eddington
    Paul Eddington

    Actor jim hacker, who died at 68.

  • Izzak Rabin

    Israeli statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Francess Allen

    Francess Allen was a pioneering computer scientist and the first woman to receive the Turing Award, the highest honor in computer science.

  • Mikle Crichton

    American author known for his science fiction and thriller novels.

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November 04, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 04, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 1st and November 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 04, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

November 04, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 04, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 1st and November 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Boo
  2. - Goodies
  3. - Lose My Breath
  4. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  5. - Over And Over

November 04, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 04, 2004 was Just Lose It by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

November 04, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 04, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 1st and November 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Lose It
  2. - Lose My Breath
  3. - My Prerogative
  4. - Car Wash
  5. - Confessions Part II / My Boo

November 04, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 04, 2004 was My Boo by Usher And Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

November 04, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 04, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 1st and November 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Boo
  2. - Drop It Like It's Hot
  3. - Diary
  4. - Goodies
  5. - Charlene

November 04, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 04, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

November 04, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 04, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 1st and November 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  2. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  3. - Miedo
  4. - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
  5. - Las Avispas

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November 04, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 04, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

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

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

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

Country: United States of America

Transporter 2

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Alessandro Gassman

Country: United States of America

November 04, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 04, 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:

Huff

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Paul Morrell

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

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Veronica Mars

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Rob Thomas

House M.D.

House M.D.

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer

Country: United States of America

November 04, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 04, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs

Magical Thinking

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The #1 bestselling author Running with Scissors and Dry is back with a collection that's contagiously funny and heartwarming. True stories that speak to the thoughts of all of us

Light On Snow by Anita Shreve

Light On Snow

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What is it that makes a family great? Nicky Dillon, 12, wonders about what makes a family after her father dies and she finds a crying baby in the snowy woods near their New Hampshire house.

Unfit for Command by John E. O'Neill, Jerome R. Corsi

Unfit for Command

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John Kerry is a paradox and hypocrite in a strange combination. Ask the authors to critique the Democratic presidential candidate's Vietnamera antiwar activism and military service.

The Two Swords by R. A. Salvatore

The Two Swords

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DROW STALK THE SHADEWS.TROLLS INFEST THE LOWLANDS.ORCS HAS CLAIMED THE MOUNTAINS.TIME IS RUNNING.

America (The Book) by Jon Stewart and The Writers of The Daily Show

America (The Book)

By:

For everyone who was too cheap to buy the hardcover, the blockbuster, award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller is now in trade paperback-with a new introduction, fully updated, and with equally unsettling nude photos of the newest Supreme Court justices, …

November 04, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 04, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bobby Carrot

Bobby Carrot

Publisher: FDG Mobile Games

Crash Twinsanity

Crash Twinsanity

Platform: PlayStation 2; Xbox

Genre: Platform

Publisher: NA/EU Vivendi Universal Games; AUS Sierra Entertainment

Cat Girl Alliance

Cat Girl Alliance

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: JP CD Bros.; NA G-Collections

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Attack of the Twonkies

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Attack of the Twonkies

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Crimson Tears

Crimson Tears

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on November 04, 2004?

On November 04, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 04, 2004?

On November 04, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on November 04, 2004?

On November 04, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 4th?

November 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of November. 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 November 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 minya bus attack: egyptian police kill 19 islamist militants who were involved in an attack in central egypt on coptic christians two days ago.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention to yemen: houthi rebels firing a ballistic missile at king khalid international airport, riyadh (saudi arabia). according to saudi officials, the missile was destroyed without any injuries or damage.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict: at least 8 people are killed and up to 100 injured in a car bomb attack in diyarbakir (turkey).

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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 November 2004?

November 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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