What happened on Thursday August 12, 2004?

Here's what happened on August 12, 2004:

• US Forces Control Najaf's Imam Ali Mosque US military forces took control of the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf, where followers of radical Shia cleric Moqtada al Sadr were being held, marking a significant moment in the Iraq conflict.
• Leadership Transition in Singapore Singapore's long-serving Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong officially handed over leadership to Lee Hsien Loong, marking a significant political transition in the city-state's governance.
• California Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriages The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that San Francisco's same-sex marriages were illegal, voting 5-2 to annul approximately 4,000 previously performed marriages.
• New Jersey Governor's Resignation Announcement James McGreevey, Governor of New Jersey, publicly announced his homosexuality and planned resignation, citing potential vulnerabilities from a personal extramarital affair.
• Death of Sir Godfrey Hounsfield Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, a pioneering English electrical engineer and inventor who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. He was renowned for developing the CT (computed tomography) scanner, a revolutionary medical imaging technology that transformed diagnostic medicine.
• EU Commission Portfolio Announcement Jose M. Durao Barroso, President-designate of the European Commission, announced the portfolio assignments for his new Commission members, signaling an important administrative transition in the European Union.
• Catholic Seminary Closure A Roman Catholic seminary in St Poelten, Austria was closed following allegations of sexual impropriety, reflecting ongoing challenges within the Catholic Church.
• World Youth Festival in Barcelona The World Youth Festival was held in Barcelona, bringing together young people from various countries for cultural exchange and dialogue.
• Sweden's Population Milestone Sweden welcomed its nine millionth inhabitant, highlighting the country's steady population growth and demographic trends.

Events in 2004

August 12, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 2004

August 12, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $30.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.05

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2004:

• 1 USD = 110.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3313 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2558 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.63 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6718 GBP

August 12, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Guingamp - Brest : 1 - 2

August 12, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2004 can also be written as 8/12/2004 in the US and as 12/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 2004:

• Peter Woodthorpe

  British actor known for his stage and screen performances, with a career spanning several decades in theater and television.

• Godfrey Hounsfield

  British electrical engineer who invented the CT scanner, revolutionizing medical imaging and winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...

• Aleksej Alekseevič Leont'ev
• Sebastián Ontoria

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2004 was Slow Motion by Juvenile, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Juvenile - Slow Motion
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Usher - Confessions Part II
4. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
5. Lil' Flip - Sunshine

August 12, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
2. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
5. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words

August 12, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Kanye West - Jesus Walks
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
5. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2004 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 07:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2004

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Someone born on August 12, 2004 is:

20 years 8 months old,

or 248 months and 11 days old,

or 1079 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7559 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2004?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 2004.

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