Wednesday August 18, 2004: on this day

August 18, 2004 was the 231st day of the year 2004, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 2004, who was born and died on August 18, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 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 18th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 2004?


August 18, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2004 can also be written as 8/18/2004 in the US and as 18/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

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August 18, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 2004:

  • A statement was made from al-sadr's baghdad office by the shiite muslim cleric muqtada al-sadr, in which he agrees to direct his militia to leave imam ali mosque, najaf, iraq after prime minister iyad allawi threatened to "liberate" it. al-sadr also agrees to disband the jaish-i-mahdi militia and join the "mainstream" political process. it is not clear when withdrawal will take place.
  • In july, the government of colombia announced that it would trade 50 imprisoned rebels for hostages held by revolutionary armed forces of colombia.

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August 18, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $44.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $30.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.60

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 109.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3078 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2446 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.91 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6762 GBP
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August 18, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 09:43 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 18, 2004?


Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 11 days old,

or 1023 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7163 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 2004?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2004.

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August 18, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 2004:

  • Elmer Bernstein

    Renowned film composer known for his iconic scores in movies.

  • Hiram Fong

    American soldier and politician (b. 1906).

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 2004:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2004 was Que De Raro Tiene by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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 18, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

American Soldier by Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell

American Soldier

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"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.

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.

Visions In Death by J. D. Robb

Visions In Death

By:

This novel is part of the In Death series, which has been a New York Times bestseller. It takes place in 2059 New York City. Technology and humanity collide as Detective Eve Dallas explores the darkest corners.

Imperial Hubris by Anonymous

Imperial Hubris

By:

Paperback

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

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.

August 18, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dirt Dragons

Dirt Dragons

Platform: PC

Publisher: Stampede Entertainment

Blockland

Blockland

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Step 1 Games LLC & Blockland LLC

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action, platformer

Publisher: Ubisoft

Crash Twinsanity

Crash Twinsanity

Platform: PlayStation 2; Xbox

Genre: Platform

Publisher: NA/EU Vivendi Universal Games; AUS Sierra Entertainment

Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator

Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Grundislav Games

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Who was the US President on August 18, 2004?

On August 18, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2004?

On August 18, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 2004?

On August 18, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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.

Discover how August 2004 calendar looked like.

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