What happened on Thursday March 04, 2004?

Here's what happened on March 04, 2004:

• Israeli Military Operation in Rafah Israeli military forces, consisting of 15 armored vehicles and bulldozers, entered Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, engaging in gunfire and demolishing a four-story building.
• 9/11 Imagery in Political Campaign Controversy A significant controversy emerged over the use of September 11th, 2001 imagery in US Republican Party campaign advertising, with mixed reactions from political figures like Rudolph Giuliani.
• American Muslims Convicted of Conspiracy Three American Muslims were found guilty of conspiring to use paintball games as a training tool for potential jihad activities within the United States, raising concerns about domestic terrorism.
• 9/11 Suspect's Verdict Overturned in Germany The German appeals court overturned the guilty verdict of Moroccan al-Qaeda suspect Mounir el Motassadeq, who was initially convicted for involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks, and ordered a retrial.
• Horst Köhler Resigns from IMF Horst Köhler resigned as the head of the International Monetary Fund to accept the nomination for the Presidency of Germany, marking a significant transition in international financial leadership.
• Malaysian Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament The Prime Minister of Malaysia dissolved the national parliament and most state assemblies (except Sarawak's), setting the stage for a general election within the mandated 60-day period.
• Chemical Leak in Sichuan Province, China A significant environmental incident occurred when synthetic ammonia and nitrogen leaked from the Sichuan General Chemical Factory into the Tuo River, causing a water crisis that affected nearly one million people's drinking and bathing water.
• Leadership Change at Dell Computers Michael Dell announced his intention to step down as CEO of Dell Computers, with Kevin Rollins, the company's president and COO, set to take over the role. Dell will remain chairman of the board.
• Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun's Files Released Five years after his death, the personal and professional files of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun were made public, potentially offering insights into landmark judicial decisions and legal perspectives.
• Canadian Supreme Court Copyright Decision The Supreme Court of Canada issued a significant ruling on fair dealing in copyright law, potentially setting a precedent for intellectual property rights in the country.
• Chinese Authorities Release Activists Chinese authorities released Wang Youcai a day after Rabiya Kasdeer's release, highlighting ongoing human rights discussions in China.
• Death of John McGeoch, Scottish Musician John McGeoch, renowned Scottish musician known for his influential work with Siouxsie and the Banshees and Public Image Ltd., passed away. McGeoch was a significant figure in post-punk and alternative rock music scenes.
• Death of Claude Nougaro, French Singer Claude Nougaro, prominent French singer and songwriter, passed away. Known for his poetic lyrics and jazz-influenced music, Nougaro was a significant figure in French musical culture.
• Death of Stephen Sprouse, Fashion Designer Stephen Sprouse, innovative American fashion designer, artist, and photographer known for his avant-garde and rock-inspired designs, died. Sprouse was celebrated for blending high fashion with punk and pop art aesthetics.

Events in 2004

March 04, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 2004

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

Stock market quotes on March 04, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $23.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.58

Exchange Rates on March 04, 2004:

• 1 USD = 111.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3325 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2927 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.4 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6686 GBP

March 04, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Atalanta - Verona : 0 - 2
• Bari - Genoa : 1 - 0
• Cagliari - Messina : 1 - 1
• Catania - Treviso : 1 - 0
• Fiorentina - Salernitana : 1 - 0

March 04, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 64th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 2004 can also be written as 3/4/2004 in the US and as 4/3/2004 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 2004 in March 2004 calendar

Famous people died on March 04, 2004:

• Claude Nougaro

  Claude Nougaro was a renowned French singer, songwriter, and artist known for his poetic lyrics and jazz-influenced music.

• George Pake

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on March 4th

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

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

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Twista - Slow Jamz
3. OutKast - The Way You Move
4. Chingy - One Call Away
5. Beyonce - Me, Myself & I

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 2004 was Toxic by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Britney Spears - Toxic
2. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
3. Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
4. George Michael - Amazing
5. Kylie Minogue - Red Blooded Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
3. Ruben Studdard - Sorry 2004
4. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
5. Ludacris - Splash Waterfalls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 04, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:21 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 2004

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Someone born on March 04, 2004 is:

21 years 2 months old,

or 254 months and 10 days old,

or 1105 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7741 days old,

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

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 04, 2004.

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