What happened on Wednesday November 17, 2004?

Here's what happened on November 17, 2004:

• Death of Yasser Arafat Le Monde reported on the death of Yasser Arafat, the prominent Palestinian leader, revealing that he suffered from cirrhosis prior to his passing. Arafat was a pivotal figure in the Palestinian national movement and Middle Eastern politics.
• Intense Conflict in Iraq U.S. military operations in Iraq continued with significant intensity. Marines claimed to be 'cleaning out' insurgents in Fallujah using artillery and airstrikes. Multiple violent incidents were reported: a suicide car bomb in Baiji wounded 22 Iraqis, three Turkish truck drivers were killed in Mosul, and in Ramadi, U.S. forces killed nine Iraqis and wounded fifteen others.
• Iran Nuclear Program Allegations The National Council of Resistance of Iran alleged that Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan provided Iran with highly enriched uranium (HEU) and a nuclear bomb design in 2001. The spokesperson claimed Iran was continuing uranium enrichment, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation.
• Kmart Acquires Sears Kmart Corporation announced a landmark $11 billion acquisition of Sears, Roebuck and Co., creating Sears Holdings Corporation. This merger combined two iconic American retail brands, forming a retail powerhouse with approximately 3,500 stores and annual revenues of $55 billion.
• UK Civil Partnerships Approved The British House of Lords approved a groundbreaking bill allowing same-sex couples to form civil partnerships, marking the final legislative hurdle. The bill was expected to receive Royal Assent later that week, representing a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in the United Kingdom.
• National Children's Study Launched The U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development initiated the National Children's Study, an unprecedented longitudinal research project that will track 100,000 individuals from birth through age 21, aiming to comprehensively understand child health and development.
• Washington Governor's Race Controversy The Washington state governor's race between Christine Gregoire and Dino Rossi was extremely close, with Rossi initially leading by just 261 votes. The result was subject to a state-mandated recount, representing the final unresolved race of the 2004 U.S. election season.
• APEC Summit in Santiago, Chile The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held in Santiago, Chile from November 17 to November 21, 2004, bringing together leaders from major Pacific Rim economies to discuss regional economic cooperation and trade strategies.
• Buenos Aires Bank Bombings Three home-made explosive devices were detonated in bank branches across Buenos Aires, Argentina, resulting in the death of one security guard and injury to a police officer. The incident highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region.

Events in 2004

November 17, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 2004

November 17, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 17, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $49.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $55.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.28
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.30

Exchange Rates on November 17, 2004:

• 1 USD = 104.04 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1943 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1627 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.52 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7005 GBP

November 17, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swansea - Darlington : 2 - 1

November 17, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 322nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 2004 can also be written as 11/17/2004 in the US and as 17/11/2004 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 2004 in November 2004 calendar

Famous people died on November 17, 2004:

• Aleksandr Ragulin

  Legendary Soviet ice hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals in 1964, 1968, and 1972, representing the USSR national team.

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 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 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 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 17, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 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 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 17, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 17, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 10:59 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 17, 2004

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Someone born on November 17, 2004 is:

20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 27 days old,

or 1069 weeks

or 7483 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 2004?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 17, 2004.

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