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US date format: 8/17/2004, UK date format: 17/8/2004
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 17, 2004).
The number one song in US was Lean Back by Terror Squad. Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted was #1 song in the UK.
Mysterious Skin, directed by Gregg Araki, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2004 while To Be The Man by Mark Madden was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Epitafios. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bush vs. Kerry Boxing or Battles in Normandy.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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August 17, 2004 Events
What happened on August 17, 2004?
Historical Events
- The Serbian National Assembly unanimously adopted new state symbols: Boze Pravde is now the national anthem, and the entire country has the coat of arms.
See also
What happened on August 17 in history? Find out the list of August 17th major events
What was 2004 famous for? Discover everything about 2004
August 17, 2004 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 17, 2004?
French baritone (Born 1918).
Other August 17th famous deaths
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Singer (Denver Nightengale), dies at 77.
Australian actress and astrologer.
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American entertainer in vaudeville, night clubs, films and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Actress (Ethel Mertz-I Love Lucy), dies of cancer at 67.
August 17, 2004 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Leo
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
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
August 17, 2004 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was August 17, 2004?
The day of the week was Tuesday.
August 17th marks the 229th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2004.
There are 136 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Billy Ray
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Gary Fleder
Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Interpreter
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on August 17, 2004? Which were the top hits on August 17, 2004?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Terror Squad - Lean Back
- Juvenile - Slow Motion
- Lil' Flip - Sunshine
- Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
- Christina Milian - Dip It Low
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
- The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
- 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
- The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
- Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
Top #5 R&B songs
- Terror Squad - Lean Back
- Kanye West - Jesus Walks
- Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine
- Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
- Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
Top #5 Latin songs
- Los Temerarios - Que De Raro Tiene
- Alicia Villarreal - Soy Tu Mujer
- Carlos Vives - Como Tu
- Paulina Rubio - Algo Tienes
- Aleks Syntek With Ana Torroja - Duele El Amor
Sport Games on August 17, 2004
Division 2
Football (France)- Brest - Niort : 1 - 0
- Chateauroux - Nancy : 0 - 0
- Dijon - Angers : 1 - 0
- Grenoble - Amiens : 1 - 1
- Gueugnon - Creteil : 1 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Epitafios
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Jorge Nisco
Beauty School
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Amy Nicholson
Entourage
Release year: 2004
Written by: Doug Ellin
Directed by: David Frankel
Starring: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Country: United States of America
Salem's Lot
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 2004?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Al-Qaeda in America -- Aug. 16, 2004
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10004
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.778
- Wired: Wired - August, 2004
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The 9/11 Commission Report
By: National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
This is the final report from the 9/11 Commission. This is the complete report, with the Executive Summary which was not included in the PDF file. It was published originally in 2004.
The Da Vinci Code
By: Dan Brown
PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.
The Notebook
By: Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bush vs. Kerry Boxing
Battles in Normandy
EyeToy: Monkey Mania
Animamundi: Dark Alchemist
Blood Will Tell
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $44.77
- Apple AAPL: opens at $30.60
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.22
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.31
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.10
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 109.98 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3063 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2436 CHF
- 1 EUR = 135.57 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6754 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 17, 2004?
On August 17, 2004 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is August 17, 2004?
On August 17, 2004 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 17, 2004?
On August 17, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2004?
On August 17, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 2004?
On August 17, 2004 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on August 17, 2004?
Famous people died on August 17, 2004 include, Gerard Souzay, Armando Dely Valdés, Marosa di Giorgio.
What was the number one song in August 17, 2004?
The number one song in the week of August 17, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad in US and Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted in UK.
What were the top hits on August 17, 2004?
The top hits on August 17, 2004 were Lean Back by Terror Squad, Slow Motion by Juvenile, Sunshine by Lil' Flip in US and Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, Dry Your Eyes by The Streets, Baby Cakes by 3 Of A Kind in UK.
