What happened on Tuesday June 08, 2004?

Here's what happened on June 08, 2004:

• US Torture Memorandum Controversy The US administration released a controversial March 2003 memorandum arguing that President George W. Bush was not bound by international torture treaties or federal laws, claiming the commander-in-chief had absolute authority to protect national security.
• Transit of Venus in the 21st Century The first Transit of Venus in the 21st millennium occurred, a rare astronomical event where Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This celestial phenomenon was last observed in 1882, making it a significant moment for astronomers and sky watchers worldwide.
• 30th G8 Summit in Georgia, USA The 30th G8 summit commenced on Sea Island, Georgia, USA, bringing together leaders of the world's most advanced economies to discuss global political and economic issues.
• Heart of Louis XVII Buried in Royal Crypt The preserved heart of Louis-Charles, son of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, was officially buried in the royal crypt at Saint-Denis Basilica, 211 years after his death during the French Revolution. DNA testing confirmed the heart's authenticity, though no French officials or royal family members attended the service.
• Venezuela Announces Recall Referendum for Chávez Venezuela's National Electoral Council announced a recall referendum for President Hugo Chávez, scheduled for August 15, with potential general elections to follow within 30 days if the vote went against him.
• Car Bomb Attack in Mosul, Iraq A suicide car bomb in Mosul resulted in 9 fatalities and at least 25 injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during the post-invasion period.
• Chinese Authorities Shut Down Constitutional Initiative Website Chinese Internet authorities closed the website of the Open Constitutional Initiative (OCI), a prominent intellectual group advocating for stronger constitutional protections and citizens' rights in China.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 2004

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

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $43.99
• Apple AAPL: opens at $29.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.29
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.64

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.71 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.347 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2378 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.5 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6683 GBP

June 08, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 160th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2004 can also be written as 6/8/2004 in the US and as 8/6/2004 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2004 in June 2004 calendar

Famous people died on June 08, 2004:

• Charles Hyder

  American astrophysicist and academic (b. 1930).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. Beyonce - Naughty Girl
4. Usher - Yeah!
5. Hoobastank - The Reason

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 2004 was I Don't Wanna Know by Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
2. Frankee - FURB (F U Right Back)
3. Kelis - Trick Me
4. Cassidy featuring R Kelly - Hotel
5. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
3. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
4. Usher - Confessions Part II
5. Petey Pablo - Freek-A-Leek

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2004

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Someone born on June 08, 2004 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 6 days old,

or 1092 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7645 days old,

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

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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