What happened on Thursday July 08, 2004?

Here's what happened on July 08, 2004:

• US Marine Corporal Hassoun Incident At the US Embassy in Beirut, US Marine Corporal Wassef Ali Hassoun was reported safe after previously being claimed killed by a terrorist group. The United States Navy launched a comprehensive investigation into his disappearance and status.
• India's National Budget Announcement India presented its national budget for the fiscal year, notably increasing defense expenditures to strengthen national security and military capabilities.
• Mexico and Venezuela Join Mercosur Mexico and Venezuela were granted associate membership in Mercosur (Southern Common Market), expanding the economic and political cooperation in Latin America.
• Chiang Kai-shek Burial Request The Republic of China Defense Ministry revealed that Chiang Kai-shek requested burial at the Wu Chih-shan Military Cemetery in Taipei County. The state burial, originally planned for spring 2005, was indefinitely postponed.
• Transuranic Waste Shipment Begins The first truck shipment of transuranic waste left the U.S. Department of Energy Nevada Test Site, destined for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. Approximately 1,600 drums were expected to be transported in 50-60 shipments by December, following an interstate agreement.
• Jim Gray's North Carolina Collection Auction The auction of Jim Gray's comprehensive North Carolina Collection was conducted by Merena Auctions and Bowers on July 9th, 2004, featuring rare historical artifacts and collectibles.

Events in 2004

July 08, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 2004

July 08, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 08, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $30.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.00

Exchange Rates on July 08, 2004:

• 1 USD = 108.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3163 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2244 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.78 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6692 GBP

July 08, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 190th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2004 can also be written as 7/8/2004 in the US and as 8/7/2004 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 2004 in July 2004 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 2004:

• Paula Danziger

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Famous people who died in 2004

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July 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2004 was I Believe by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Fantasia - I Believe
2. Usher - Burn
3. Usher - Confessions Part II
4. Hoobastank - The Reason
5. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

July 08, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Britney Spears - Everytime
3. McFly - Obviously
4. Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
5. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme

July 08, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2004 was Confessions Part II by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Usher - Confessions Part II
2. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
3. Usher - Burn
4. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
5. Lloyd Banks - On Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 08, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 2004 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 July 08, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 01:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 2004

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Someone born on July 08, 2004 is:

20 years 10 months old,

or 250 months and 27 days old,

or 1090 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 2004?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 08, 2004.

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