Friday 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.
• According to reports, Kenneth Bigley, British hostage, was executed yesterday by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Jihad militant group and Tawhid members. This despite the British government having attempted to intervene.
• An American air strike in Iraq kills at least 12 and wounds 16. Although the U.S. claims that it attacked a safe-house belonging to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's family, local doctors claim that it struck a house shortly after a wedding party. This killed civilians as well as children.
• Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan political and environmental activist, is honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. It recognizes her "her contribution towards sustainable development, democracy, and peace".
• A bomb explodes in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Paris. It breaks windows in nearby buildings, injures about 10 people.
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See also

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

Who was born on October 08, 2004?

• Cameron Hallyday

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.

See all famous people born on October 8th

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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Who died on October 08, 2004?

• Jacques Derridá
• Georges Bayard
• Jean Robin

Other October 8th famous deaths

• Willy Brandt

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

• Joan Hackett

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

• Kathleen Ferrier

  English alto singer, dies at 41.

• Larry Semon

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

See all famous people who died on October 8th

Western Zodiac - Astrological 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

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.

October 2004 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Eric Prydz - Call On Me
2. Robbie Williams - Radio
3. Deep Dish - Flashdance
4. Girls Aloud - Love Machine
5. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
3. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
4. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place
5. Terror Squad - Lean Back

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
2. Pepe Aguilar - Miedo
3. Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
4. Andy & Lucas - Son De Amores
5. Carlos Vives - Como Tu

League 1

• Bournemouth - Stockport : 2 - 1
• Luton - Hartlepool : 3 - 0
• Milton Keynes Dons - Bradford : 1 - 2
• Port Vale - Doncaster : 2 - 0

League 2

• Cheltenham - Chester : 0 - 0
• Northampton - Grimsby : 0 - 1
• Rochdale - Yeovil : 2 - 1
• Scunthorpe - Wycombe : 2 - 0
• Shrewsbury - Rushden & D : 0 - 1

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