Monday August 16, 2004: on this day

August 16, 2004 was the 229th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 16, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 2004, who was born and died on August 16, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lean Back by Terror Squad), movies (e.g. Mysterious Skin, directed by Gregg Araki), TV series (e.g. Epitafios) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2004?


August 16, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2004 can also be written as 8/16/2004 in the US and as 16/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

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August 16, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2004:

  • In just two hours, 60mm (2.4 inches) of rain fell on boscastle, cornwall, uk. this flash flooding results in over 50 vehicles being swept away by the flood waters. flood waters rush through the town at speeds of up to 65 km/h (30 mph). many people have to flee their homes. helicopters can fly 150 people to safety.
  • Nasa/esa spacecraft cassini huygens finds two new natural satellites for saturn. they were named provisionally "s/2004 s 1" (later called "methone"), and "s/2004 s 2", (later called "pallene").
  • Fears of an attack on najaf are growing due to the standoff between jaish-i-mahdi militia, us and iraqi forces. journalists are not allowed to enter the city, and some soldiers from the iraqi government have been reported to be deserted. some participants at the conference call upon allawi, iraq's interim prime minister, to halt military operations against muqtada al-sadr.
  • Germany apologizes for namibia's genocide, but does not offer reparations at the 100th anniversary of the herero rebellion.
  • Canada's same-sex marriage: the federal justice minister irwin cotler announced that the federal government will not resist court proceedings to force provincial governments to issue identical-sex marriage licenses.

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August 16, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $30.88
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.70

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 110.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3063 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2409 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.44 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6714 GBP

August 16, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Dresden : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Sedan - Guingamp : 3 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Huddersfield - Hartlepool : 0 - 2
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August 16, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 08:59 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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Who was born on August 16, 2004?


Famous people born on August 16, 2004:

  • Kai Owens

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 16th

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August 16, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 13 days old,

or 1023 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7165 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2004.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2004?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2004.

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August 16, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2004:

  • Carl Mydans

    American journalist and photographer (d. 2004).

  • Ivan Hlinka

    Czech ice hockey player and coach (b. 1950).

  • Balanadarajah Iyer

    Sri lankan journalist and poet (b. 1957).

  • Robert Quiroga

    American boxer (born 1969).

  • Acquanetta

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2004:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lean Back youtube
  2. - Slow Motion
  3. - Sunshine
  4. - Turn Me On
  5. - Dip It Low

August 16, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Thunderbirds / 3AM
  2. - Dry Your Eyes
  3. - Baby Cakes
  4. - Lola's Theme
  5. - These Words

August 16, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lean Back youtube
  2. - Jesus Walks
  3. - Sunshine
  4. - Diary
  5. - Slow Motion

August 16, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2004 was Que De Raro Tiene by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que De Raro Tiene
  2. - Soy Tu Mujer
  3. - Como Tu
  4. - Algo Tienes
  5. - Duele El Amor

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August 16, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mysterious Skin

Mysterious Skin

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gregg Araki

Starring: Brady Corbet, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue, Chase Ellison

Country: United States of America

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

Kinsey

Kinsey

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'Donnell, 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

August 16, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Epitafios

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

Entourage

Entourage

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara

Country: United States of America

Salem's Lot

Salem's Lot

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

August 16, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bushworld by Maureen Dowd

Bushworld

By:

Maureen Dowd spent the last two decades studying the Bush dynasty from Washington to Kennebunkport, Texas to old Europe to new Europe. She has put them in both their hands, and they have been used as both a guide and …

Losing America by Robert C. Byrd

Losing America

By:

One of the most revered and longest-serving legislators in the country is calling for action. In the years and months that followed September 11, Senator Robert C.

Brimstone by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Brimstone

By:

The body of a Long Island man has been found in his attic.

Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss

Eats, Shoots & Leaves

By:

This is Punctuation Play at its best! This

American Soldier by Tommy R. Franks

American Soldier

By:

"When you are faced with war, it is important to look for special qualities in those you will be working with. General Tom Franks is a strong, experienced, well-informed, intelligent, energetic, honorable, loyal, and good-natured leader.

August 16, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure

Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat-'em-up

Publisher: Banpresto Atari

Destruction Derby Arenas

Destruction Derby Arenas

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: EU Sony Computer Entertainment Europe; NA Gathering of Developers

Carve

Carve

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: Global Star Software

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Namco

Armies of Exigo

Armies of Exigo

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2004?

On August 16, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2004?

On August 16, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2004?

On August 16, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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What happened in 2004?

2004 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
  • Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
  • At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.

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What was the calendar for August 2004?

August 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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