What happened on Monday February 02, 2004?

Here's what happened on February 02, 2004:

• Nuclear Proliferation Confession by A.Q. Khan Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan admitted to extensive nuclear proliferation activities, including smuggling nuclear hardware, sharing centrifuge designs for enriched uranium production, and providing nuclear technology briefings to scientists from Iran, North Korea, and Libya. His actions were allegedly motivated by supporting the broader Muslim geopolitical cause and avoiding Western scrutiny.
• CIA Confirms No Imminent WMD Threat in Iraq The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officially confirmed that there was no imminent threat of weapons of mass destruction prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, challenging the primary justification used for military intervention.
• Bush Establishes Iraq Intelligence Commission U.S. President George W. Bush announced the formation of the Iraq Intelligence Commission, an independent bipartisan inquiry to investigate prewar intelligence about weapons of mass destruction and the events leading to the Iraq invasion. Former Iraq Survey Group chief David Kay met with Bush, expressing support for the invasion and offering a positive perspective on the Saddam Hussein regime.
• Roger Federer Becomes World No. 1 Tennis Player Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer achieved a milestone by becoming the world's top-ranked men's singles tennis player, marking the beginning of an unprecedented era of dominance. He would go on to hold this prestigious position for a record-breaking 237 consecutive weeks, cementing his status as one of the greatest tennis players in history.
• Sharon's Gaza Settlement Withdrawal Plan Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon revealed plans to dismantle 17 Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip, signaling a significant shift in Israeli territorial strategy. He candidly expressed his vision of a future without Jewish settlements in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Ricin Traces Discovered in Senate Building Trace amounts of ricin, a highly toxic substance, were found in the mailroom of the Dirksen Senate Building, prompting security concerns and building closures.
• Deadly Apartment Building Collapse in Konya, Turkey A catastrophic structural failure occurred when an eleven-story apartment building collapsed in Konya, Turkey, resulting in the tragic death of over 90 residents. The incident highlighted significant concerns about building safety and construction standards in the region.
• Norwegian Conservative Party Leadership Change Jan Petersen announced his resignation after a decade of leading the Conservative Party of Norway (Høyre), while retaining his position as Foreign Minister in the coalition government.
• New Prime Minister of Faroe Islands Joannes Eidesgaard was elected as the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing region within the Kingdom of Denmark, signaling a democratic transition in the North Atlantic archipelago.

Events in 2004

February 02, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 2004

February 02, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 02, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.26
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $99.15

Exchange Rates on February 02, 2004:

• 1 USD = 105.55 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3384 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2589 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.1 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6828 GBP

February 02, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Oberhausen - Bielefeld : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nancy - Lorient : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Piacenza - Palermo : 2 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Alverca - Beira Mar : 1 - 2

February 02, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 33rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 2004 can also be written as 2/2/2004 in the US and as 2/2/2004 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 2004 in February 2004 calendar

Famous people died on February 02, 2004:

• Bernard McEveety

  American director and producer (b. 1924).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 2004 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. OutKast - Hey Ya!
2. OutKast - The Way You Move
3. Twista - Slow Jamz
4. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
5. Beyonce - Me, Myself & I

February 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 2004 was With A Little Help From My Friends / Measure Of A Man by Sam & Mark, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Sam & Mark - With A Little Help From My Friends / Measure Of A Man
2. Ronan Keating - She Believes (In Me)
3. LMC vs U2 - Take Me To The Clouds Above
4. Kelis - Milkshake
5. Stereophonics - Moviestar

February 02, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 2004 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
2. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
3. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
4. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
5. Avant - Read Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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February 02, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 05:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 2004

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Someone born on February 02, 2004 is:

21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 12 days old,

or 1110 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7772 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 02, 2004.

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