What happened on Sunday September 12, 2004?

Here's what happened on September 12, 2004:

• Intense Violence in Iraq A day of significant conflict in Iraq marked by extreme violence, with at least 110 Iraqis killed. The U.S. military launched offensive operations to reclaim insurgent-held territories before the upcoming January elections. Notable incidents included an attack on journalists and military engagements in multiple cities including Baghdad, Ramadi, Tal Afar, and Hilla.
• Mysterious Ryanggang Explosion A significant explosion occurred in North Korea's Ryanggang province, generating a massive mushroom cloud measuring 3.5-2.0-2.5 miles in diameter. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and international security officials were uncertain about the nature of the blast, with speculation about whether it was a nuclear event.
• Jerusalem Protests Against Gaza Withdrawal Approximately 40,000 people gathered in Jerusalem to protest Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's controversial plan to evacuate Israeli Jews from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank. The protest was blocked, highlighting the deep political divisions surrounding the proposed territorial withdrawal.
• Saudi Arabia's First National Elections The Saudi Arabian government announced plans to hold the country's first national elections early the following year. Scheduled for February 10, 2005, the elections in Riyadh's capital district represented a significant step towards political reform. The status of women's voting rights remained uncertain at the time.
• Hong Kong Legislative Council Election A significant democratic event in Hong Kong where the 2004 Legislative Council elections saw a record voter turnout. The pro-democracy party achieved a notable victory by winning one seat and securing 60 percent of the total votes, while pro-government parties unexpectedly gained seven seats.
• Serbia Reinstates Darwin's Theory Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica reversed an earlier decision by Ljiljana Kolic to suspend the teaching of Darwin's evolutionary theory in Serbian schools. Kolic had previously planned to give equal weight to Creationism, but Kostunica's intervention restored scientific curriculum.
• Detroit Lions Break Road Losing Streak The Detroit Lions ended their NFL-record 24-game road losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bears 20-16 at Soldier Field, marking a significant moment in the team's recent history.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 2004

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Lecce : 2 - 2
• Brescia - Juventus : 0 - 3
• Cagliari - Bologna : 1 - 0
• Palermo - Siena : 1 - 0
• Parma - Messina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Germinal : 2 - 1
• Genk - Standard : 1 - 1
• Lokeren - Louvieroise : 1 - 0
• Mouscron - Beveren : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Freiburg : 2 - 2
• Hansa Rostock - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Essen : 1 - 0
• Ein Trier - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
• Erzgebirge Aue - Ahlen : 0 - 0
• Karlsruhe - FC Koln : 0 - 1
• Unterhaching - Aachen : 0 - 2

September 12, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 256th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 2004 can also be written as 9/12/2004 in the US and as 12/9/2004 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 2004 in September 2004 calendar

Famous people died on September 12, 2004:

• Ahmed Dini Ahmed
• Lisi Natoli

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Christina Milian - Dip It Low

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 2004 was My Place / Flap Your Wings by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings
2. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. JoJo - Leave (Get Out)
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?
5. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 07:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 2004

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Someone born on September 12, 2004 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 11 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7528 days old,

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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