What happened on Tuesday August 03, 2004?

Here's what happened on August 03, 2004:

• Abu Ghraib Prisoner Abuse Allegations A U.S. court martial heard testimony from the lead criminal investigator alleging that prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib was committed 'for fun', highlighting serious misconduct within military ranks.
• Truce Ends in Najaf The fragile truce between Muqtada al-Sadr's militia and U.S. occupation forces collapsed as U.S. troops surrounded al-Sadr's home in an attempt to arrest him, escalating tensions in Iraq.
• Asuncion Market Fire Tragedy The death toll from a devastating market fire in Asuncion, Paraguay, rose to 464. Six individuals, including a co-owner, were arrested on manslaughter charges for allegedly locking doors to prevent looting during the fire.
• Statue of Liberty Reopening Ceremony The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks. A ceremonial event featured a military choir performing 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and the national anthem, symbolizing national unity and resilience.
• Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measures Missouri voters approved a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage with 72% support. Other states like Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, and Mississippi were scheduled to vote in September, while Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Arkansas would vote in November.
• High-Value Al-Qaida Targets Arrested Pakistani authorities successfully arrested two high-value al-Qaida targets, contributing to ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• Statue of Liberty Pedestal Reopens The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty officially reopens to the public after being closed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, symbolizing resilience and recovery in post-9/11 New York.
• MESSENGER Spacecraft Launch NASA launched the MESSENGER spacecraft, designed to explore Mercury. The mission was set to reach the planet in 2011, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration.
• Saddam Hussein's Daughter Seeks Fair Trial Raghad Hussein, daughter of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, expressed willingness to hire an American lawyer to ensure her father receives a fair trial, indicating potential legal developments in the aftermath of the Iraq War.
• China-Singapore Diplomatic Tension Following Singapore's deputy prime minister's visit to Taiwan, the People's Republic of China suggested potential delays in planned free trade negotiations, highlighting ongoing cross-strait diplomatic sensitivities.
• Terror Alert Based on Old Intelligence U.S. officials raised a terror alert for five financial centers using intelligence that was mostly three to four years old, updated in January. The alert was based on al-Qaeda's known long-term planning strategies.
• Death of Henri Cartier-Bresson Henri Cartier-Bresson, renowned French photographer and pioneer of street photography, passed away. Born in 1908, he was a significant figure in 20th-century photography, known for his candid and spontaneous images.
• Tropical Storm Alex Intensifies Tropical Storm Alex became the strongest hurricane in the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season, skirting North Carolina's Outer Banks without making landfall.

Events in 2004

August 03, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 2004

August 03, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 03, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $46.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $31.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.70

Exchange Rates on August 03, 2004:

• 1 USD = 110.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3173 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2796 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.3 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6603 GBP

August 03, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2004 can also be written as 8/3/2004 in the US and as 3/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 2004:

• Henri Cartier-Bresson

  Renowned French photographer considered a pioneer of street photography and modern photojournalism.

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2004 was Slow Motion by Juvenile, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Juvenile - Slow Motion
2. Usher - Confessions Part II
3. Terror Squad - Lean Back
4. Nina Sky - Move Ya Body
5. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

August 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 2004 was Baby Cakes by 3 Of A Kind, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
2. The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now
3. Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
4. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
5. V - Hip To Hip / Can You Feel It

August 03, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
3. Kanye West - Jesus Walks
4. Usher - Confessions Part II
5. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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August 03, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 2004 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 10:14 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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 2004

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Someone born on August 03, 2004 is:

20 years 9 months old,

or 249 months and 10 days old,

or 1084 weeks

or 7588 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2004?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2004.

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