What happened on Tuesday November 16, 2004?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2004:

• Condoleezza Rice Nominated as Secretary of State President George W. Bush nominates Condoleezza Rice to succeed Colin Powell as Secretary of State, marking a significant leadership transition in the U.S. State Department. Rice would become the first African American woman to serve in this critical diplomatic role.
• NASA Hypersonic Scramjet Record NASA's experimental X-43A Scramjet achieves a groundbreaking velocity of approximately 7,000 mph (Mach 9.6), setting a new world record for air-breathing jet propulsion. This technological milestone represents a significant advancement in aerospace engineering and high-speed flight capabilities.
• Potential War Crime in Fallujah An NBC camera crew captures a controversial incident involving a U.S. Marine allegedly killing an unarmed Iraqi inside a mosque during the Fallujah conflict. This event raised serious questions about military conduct and potential violations of international law during the Iraq War.
• China-Argentina Investment Deal The People's Republic of China agrees to invest $20 billion in Argentina, strategically signing the deal days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Santiago, Chile. This significant economic partnership demonstrates China's expanding global economic influence and interest in South American markets.
• UK Proposes Public Smoking Ban The British government releases a white paper proposing a comprehensive ban on smoking in public places, aimed at reducing health risks associated with secondhand smoke. This initiative represents a significant public health policy development.
• Queensland Train Derailment A Queensland Rail Tilt Train derails approximately 60 km north of Bundaberg, resulting in injuries to over 150 passengers. The incident highlights potential safety concerns in rail transportation and prompted investigations into the cause of the accident.
• Bowflex Exercise Machine Recall Nearly 800,000 Bowflex exercise machines are recalled due to reported user injuries caused by mechanical issues. This large-scale product recall underscores the importance of consumer safety in fitness equipment manufacturing.

Events in 2004

November 16, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2004

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

Stock market quotes on November 16, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $55.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.32
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.05
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.25

Exchange Rates on November 16, 2004:

• 1 USD = 105.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1964 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1756 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.41 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6988 GBP

November 16, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2004 can also be written as 11/16/2004 in the US and as 16/11/2004 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2004 in November 2004 calendar

Famous people died on November 16, 2004:

• Margaret Hassan

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Famous people who died in 2004

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Usher - My Boo
2. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
4. Nelly - Over And Over
5. Ciara - Goodies

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 2004 was Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
2. Eminem - Just Lose It
3. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
4. Ja Rule featuring R Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
3. Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
4. Lil Wayne - Go D.J.
5. Fabolous - Breathe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:29 am and setting at 09:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 2004

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Someone born on November 16, 2004 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 9 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7526 days old,

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

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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