Friday October 08, 2004

US date format: 10/8/2004, UK date format: 8/10/2004

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 8, 2004).

Famous birthdays on this day include Cameron Hallyday .

The number one song in US was Goodies by Ciara. Call On Me by Eric Prydz was #1 song in the UK.

Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2004 while Unfit for Command by John E. O'Neill, Jerome R. Corsi was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Battlestar Galactica. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Firepower (computer game) or EyeToy: Antigrav.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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October 08, 2004 Events

What happened on October 08, 2004?


Historical Events

  • Martha Stewart starts a five month sentence for insider trading at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp, West Virginia.
  • U.S. presidential elections: Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush meet at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri for the second of three U.S. Presidential debates. (BBC), (AP)(Reuters) (AFP).Three party candidates for the US presidency, Michael Badnarik from the United States Libertarian Party (USA) and David Cobb, of the United States Green Party (USA), were arrested as they tried to attend the second of three planned U.S. presidential debates.
  • For the second of three U.S. presidential elections, Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush meet at Washington University in St. Louis.
  • As they attempted to attend the second of three planned U.S. presidential forums, Michael Badnarik, of the United States Libertarian Party, and David Cobb, of the United States Green Party were arrested.
  • Rescue teams have rescued at least 30 bodies from the rubble of the Hilton Taba hotel in Taba, Egypt. Officials estimate that up to 20 additional bodies may be found.
  • A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurs near Manila, Philippines' capital. The earthquake's effects can be felt up to 90 miles () north from the capital city. Although the earthquake causes buildings to shake, some areas lose power. However, no injuries or serious damage has been reported.
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What happened on October 08 in history? Find out the list of October 8th major events

What was 2004 famous for? Discover everything about 2004

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October 08, 2004 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on October 08, 2004?

Other October 8th famous birthdays

  • Matt Damon

    American actor, the author of a movie script that he and his buddy, actor Ben Affleck, wrote for themselves, called "Good Will Hunting." They sold the script to Miramax for over $1 million, and played the key roles themselves.

  • Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter, record producer, voice actor, and choreographer. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other …

  • Sigourney Weaver

    American actress whose first big hit was the 1979 science-fiction thriller "Alien." Her other films include "Living Dangerously," 1982, "Ghostbusters," 6/1984, "Gorillas In The Mist" and "Working Girl" in 1988 - both of which earned her Oscar nominations - and the three sequels to "Alien." "Aliens, The Sequel" received an Academy Award nomination and "Alien Resurrection" opened on 11/27/1997. "The …

  • Bella Thorne

    American actress/model.

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How old am I?

If October 08, 2004 is your birthday you are 18 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 08.

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October 08, 2004 Famous Deaths


Who died on October 08, 2004?

Other October 8th famous deaths

  • German politician, the Chancellor of West Germany from 1969-1974.

  • American actress first discovered by a photographer named Scavullo at 17.

  • English alto singer, dies at 41.

  • American actor director producer and screenwriter (d. 1928).

See all famous people who died on October 8th

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October 08, 2004 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Libra

Libra personality

Who should a Libra marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

Monkey

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October 08, 2004 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 08, 2004?


The day of the week was Friday.

October 8th marks the 281st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2004.

There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

Transporter 2

Transporter 2

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Alessandro Gassman

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on October 08, 2004? Which were the top hits on October 08, 2004?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Goodies
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Lean Backyoutube
  4. - My Place
  5. - Sunshine

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Radio
  3. - Flashdance
  4. - Love Machine
  5. - My Place / Flap Your Wings

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Goodies
  2. - Diary
  3. - My Boo
  4. - My Place
  5. - Lean Backyoutube

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  2. - Miedo
  3. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  4. - Son De Amores
  5. - Como Tu
Sport Games on October 08, 2004

Sport Games on October 08, 2004


League 1

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Bournemouth - Stockport : 2 - 1
  • Luton - Hartlepool : 3 - 0
  • Milton Keynes Dons - Bradford : 1 - 2
  • Port Vale - Doncaster : 2 - 0
See all Football game results of October 08, 2004

League 2

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Cheltenham - Chester : 0 - 0
  • Northampton - Grimsby : 0 - 1
  • Rochdale - Yeovil : 2 - 1
  • Scunthorpe - Wycombe : 2 - 0
  • Shrewsbury - Rushden & D : 0 - 1
See all Football game results of October 08, 2004

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Rob Thomas

Epitafios

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in October 2004?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Unfit for Command by John E. O'Neill, Jerome R. Corsi

Unfit for Command

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John Kerry is a paradox and hypocrite in a strange combination. Ask the authors to critique the Democratic presidential candidate's Vietnamera antiwar activism and military service.

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Angels & Demons

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The thrilling Robert Langdon thriller by Dan Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author Of The Da Vinci Code And Inferno--now a major movie directed and starring Felicity Jones and Tom Hanks.

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower by Stephen King

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower

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A major motion picture now stars Matthew McConaughey, IdrisElba. Stephen King's final volume of seven-part epic masterpiece surpasses all expectations.

Trace by Patricia Cornwell

Trace

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHORDr. Kay Scarpetta, a freelancer from South Florida, returns five years after the city turned its back on them.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

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This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Firepower (computer game)

Firepower (computer game)

Platform: PC

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: GMX media, TRI SYNERGY

EyeToy: Antigrav

EyeToy: Antigrav

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Extreme Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shō

Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shō

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action adventure

Publisher: Sammy Corporation

Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: NA Rockstar Games; EU Rockstar Games; JP Capcom

Bicycle Casino

Bicycle Casino

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: NA Activision Value; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $39.55
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.43

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 109.41 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.251 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2496 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.85 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6912 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 the day of the week was Friday.

What zodiac sign is October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 the zodiac sign was Libra.

Who was the US President on October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on October 08, 2004?

On October 08, 2004 several famous people were born including, Cameron Hallyday.

Which famous people died on October 08, 2004?

Famous people died on October 08, 2004 include, Jacques Derridá, Georges Bayard, Jean Robin.

What was the number one song in October 08, 2004?

The number one song in the week of October 08, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara in US and Call On Me by Eric Prydz in UK.

What were the top hits on October 08, 2004?

The top hits on October 08, 2004 were Goodies by Ciara, My Boo by Usher, Lean Back by Terror Squad in US and Call On Me by Eric Prydz, Radio by Robbie Williams, Flashdance by Deep Dish in UK.