Saturday August 28, 2004: on this day

About August 28th, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: A video circulating on the Internet shows Ben F. Barnes, former Texas lieutenant governor, apologizing for his role in the entry of George W. Bush into Texas' Air National Guard in 1968.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 2004 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Shania Twain, Jack Black
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Lean Back by Terror Squad
  • #1 UK song: Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted
  • Popular movie: Downfall directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel

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What day of the week was August 28, 2004?


August 28, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2004 can also be written as 8/28/2004 in the US and as 28/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

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August 28, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2004:

  • A video circulating on the internet shows ben f. barnes, former texas lieutenant governor, apologizing for his role in the entry of george w. bush into texas' air national guard in 1968.
  • The opencd, the free software foundation and the open source initiative celebrate the inaugural software freedom day.
  • As a gesture of goodwill from the pope to the russian orthodox church, a precious icon was returned to the kremlin's cathedral of the assumption in the form of a roman catholic cardinal. this image is an 18th century copy of the our lady of kazan. it is one of russia's most sacred images.

August 28, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 28, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Gent : 2 - 0
  • Bergen - Oostende : 2 - 0
  • Club Brugge - Lierse : 1 - 0
  • Lokeren - Mouscron : 1 - 1
  • Standard - FC Brussels : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Bochum : 1 - 2
  • Freiburg - M'gladbach : 1 - 1
  • Hamburg - Nurnberg : 4 - 3
  • Hertha - Mainz : 1 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Stuttgart : 2 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Malaga : 2 - 0
  • Espanol - La Coruna : 1 - 1
  • Numancia - Betis : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Eibar - Cadiz : 2 - 1
  • Lleida - Ferrol : 1 - 2
  • Pontevedra - Poli Ejido : 0 - 1
  • Tenerife - Elche : 1 - 0

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August 28, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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August 28, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2004 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 05:25 am.

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

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Who was born on August 28, 2004?


Famous people born on August 28, 2004:

  • Jude Grammer

    American child of well-known parents.

  • Edan Diop

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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How old is someone born on August 28, 2004?


Someone born on August 28, 2004 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months and 9 days old,

or 1031 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7222 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2004?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2004.

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August 28, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2004:

  • Geffrey Beene

    Geffrey Beene was an American fashion designer known for his innovative and minimalist designs.

  • Silvana Jachino

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

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August 28, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 2004:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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. - Lean Back youtube
  2. - Sunshine
  3. - Goodies
  4. - Slow Motion
  5. - Turn Me On

August 28, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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. - Thunderbirds / 3AM
  2. - Dry Your Eyes
  3. - Baby Cakes
  4. - Lola's Theme
  5. - These Words

August 28, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 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. - Lean Back youtube
  2. - Sunshine
  3. - Diary
  4. - Goodies
  5. - Why?

August 28, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 2004 was Como Tu by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 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. - Como Tu
  2. - Vivo Y Muero En Tu Piel
  3. - Que De Raro Tiene
  4. - Algo Tienes
  5. - Soy Tu Mujer

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August 28, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Downfall

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel

Starring: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler

Country: United States of America

Howl's Moving Castle

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Starring: Chieko Baishô, Takuya Kimura, Tatsuya Gashûin, Akihiro Miwa

Country: United States of America

Hotel Rwanda

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Xolani Mali

Country: United States of America

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

August 28, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

Entourage

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara

Country: United States of America

Medical Investigation

Medical Investigation

Release year: 2004

Country: United States of America

Joey

Joey

Release year: 2004

Country: United States of America

August 28, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

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David Sedaris enjoys playing in the snow with his sister. He takes his family on vacation. He is offered a job as a sales representative for drinks. He goes to his brother's wedding.

Sam'S Letters To Jennifer by James Patterson

Sam'S Letters To Jennifer

By:

Jennifer is devastated by recent loss and returns to the resort village she grew up in to support her grandmother. Jennifer will find new meaning in her life there and be able to experience two of the most incredible love …

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

The 9/11 Commission Report by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

The 9/11 Commission Report

By:

This is the final report from the 9/11 Commission. This is the complete report, with the Executive Summary which was not included in the PDF file. It was published originally in 2004.

Lost City by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos

Lost City

By:

New York Times Bestseller Author: An enzyme that dramatically prolongs life was discovered in the North Atlantic at two thousand feet, in an area called "Lost."

August 28, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Advance Guardian Heroes

Advance Guardian Heroes

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Treasure, Ubisoft

City of Heroes

City of Heroes

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: NCSOFT

Battles in Normandy

Battles in Normandy

Platform: Windows PC

Genre: Turn-based strategy video game

Publisher: Strategic Studies Group

Beatmania IIDX 11 IIDXRED

Beatmania IIDX 11 IIDXRED

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on August 28, 2004?

On August 28, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2004?

On August 28, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 2004?

On August 28, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 2004?

August 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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