What happened on Sunday October 03, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 03, 2004:

• Civilian Casualties in Gaza Israeli Raids During Israeli raids on Jabaliya in the Gaza Strip, at least four civilians were killed, including a deaf man and three children. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated that the Gaza operation would continue until Qassam rocket strikes ceased. Over 60 Palestinian civilians had been killed in the ongoing offensive.
• UN Secretary General Calls for Ceasefire Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General, urged Israel to halt military operations in the Gaza Strip, citing the deaths of numerous civilians, including children. He also called on the Palestinian Authority and Israel to cease rocket attacks.
• Battle for Samarra in Iraq During the Iraq conflict, U.S. and Iraqi officials reported securing 70% of Samarra on the third day of a military operation. The intense battle resulted in significant casualties, with 125 civilians and 125 insurgents reported dead.
• Retaliatory Strike in Israel-Palestine Conflict Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli helicopter missile attack immediately after launching a Qassam missile into Israel, further escalating the ongoing conflict.
• Premiere of 'Desperate Housewives' The popular TV series 'Desperate Housewives', starring Teri Hatcher and an ensemble cast, premiered on ABC in the United States, marking the beginning of a cultural phenomenon.
• Passing of Janet Leigh, Hollywood Actress Janet Leigh, a renowned American actress known for her iconic roles in classic Hollywood films, died at the age of 77. Born in 1927, she was particularly famous for her memorable performance in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'.
• Ichiro Suzuki Sets MLB Hit Record Seattle Mariners' Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki set a Major League Baseball record by finishing the season with 262 hits, adding two more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas.
• New England Patriots Continue Winning Streak The New England Patriots extended their NFL winning streak to 18 consecutive games by defeating the Buffalo Bills 31-17 at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Quarterback Tom Brady completed 17 of 30 passes for 298 yards and 2 touchdowns.
• Montreal Expos' Final Game The final game in Montreal Expos team history was played in New York City against the Mets at Shea Stadium, resulting in an 8-1 defeat. Jamey Carroll scored the final Expos run, and Endy Chavez was the last Expos batter, symbolizing the end of an era for Canadian baseball.
• Pope John Paul II Conducts Mass Beatification Pope John Paul II performed a beatification ceremony in Rome, elevating five individuals including Anne Catherine Emmerich (a German nun) and Karl I (the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor). This ceremony marked his 1,340th beatification, more than any previous pope.
• Controversy over UNRWA and Hamas Peter Hansen, UNRWA's commissioner, sparked controversy by suggesting that Hamas members might also be UNRWA members. The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, which had declared Hamas a terrorist organization, demanded clarification from Hansen and UN authorities.
• UN Disputes Rocket Transportation Claim The United Nations Relief and Welfare Agency challenged Israel's claim that Gaza militants used UN vehicles to transport a Qassam rocket. The UN presented footage of the ambulance and made its driver and rescue workers available to journalists.
• Political Shift in Slovenia Anton Rop, the Prime Minister of Slovenia, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election. Early results indicated substantial gains for the opposition at the expense of the current government, signaling a potential political transformation.
• Death of John Cerutti, Baseball Player and Announcer John Cerutti, a professional baseball player and sports announcer, passed away at the age of 44 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Born in 1960, Cerutti had a notable career in Major League Baseball.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 2004

October 03, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Lazio : 1 - 1
• Messina - Siena : 4 - 1
• Milan - Reggina : 3 - 1
• Palermo - Bologna : 1 - 0
• Parma - Fiorentina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Lierse : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Genk : 1 - 1
• Standard - Mouscron : 2 - 0
• Westerlo - Louvieroise : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Stuttgart : 0 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Bochum : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Ein Trier : 1 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Cottbus : 2 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Burghausen : 2 - 4
• Oberhausen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 0
• Saarbrucken - FC Koln : 2 - 0

October 03, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 277th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 2004 can also be written as 10/3/2004 in the US and as 3/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 2004:

• Noah Schnapp

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• Gavin Morales

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Famous people born in 2004

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Famous people died on October 03, 2004:

• Janet Leigh

  Iconic Hollywood actress best known for her legendary shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', which revolutionized film horror.

• Jacques Benveniste

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Famous people who died in 2004

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Usher - My Boo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 2004 was My Place / Flap Your Wings by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings
2. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. JoJo - Leave (Get Out)
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
3. Terror Squad - Lean Back
4. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place
5. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 01:15 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 03, 2004

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Someone born on October 03, 2004 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 10 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7527 days old,

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

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