Thursday November 18, 2004: on this day

November 18, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 323rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 2004 can also be written as 11/18/2004 in the US and as 18/11/2004 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 2004 in November 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on November 18, 2004:

• 2004 u.s. presidential election controversy: according to the effect of electronic voting machines on change in support for bush in 2004 florida elections, george w. bush received between 130,000 - 260,000 faulty ballots in florida.
• North korea's kim jong-il is no longer depicted in portraits. official media stop referring to him by the name "dear leader". this leads to speculation that his personality cult is being rewritten or weakening.
• Alfonso gagliano, a former canadian cabinet minister, strongly denied any connection to the bonanno crime family in new york. this was reported by the new york daily news on november 17. stephen harper, opposition leader in the house of commons raises the issue. paul martin, canadian prime minister also denies any connection between gagliano (sicilian-born) and organized crime.
• Only the seventh instance (since 1911) of the parliament acts 1911-1949 is invoked by the uk house of commons. this act was used in the passage of a bill that bans hunting with dogs.
• Former president bill clinton opened his presidential library, the william j. clinton presidential center & park in little rock, arkansas. former presidents jimmy carter, george h. w. bush and the current president george w. bush are among those who will speak.
• Canadian radio-television and telecommunications commission approves fox news' application for a digital license. some canadians criticised fox's exclusion from canadian airwaves in the past as being motivated by its perceived conservative bias.
• Jose manuel barroso, the head of the european commission is approved by the european parliament.
• The israeli defence force (idf) is investigating the alleged crimes of an israeli officer and seeking to exhume iman al-hams, a 13-year-old girl from israel. the idf shot the schoolgirl at least fifteen times.
• The u.s. department of agriculture has announced that a cow tested positive for mad cattle disease. officials warn that the results of the test are not conclusive until they are confirmed by a laboratory in ames, iowa. however, if confirmed, this will be the second case in the u.s. according to the agency, the disease has not reached the food chain. tech news world,
• Three palestinians were buried during the digging of a smuggling passageway in rafah. heavy rain caused the tunnel to collapse. the israeli defence force allowed palestinian rescue forces to attempt to rescue them. later, it sent its own bulldozers. three palestinians were rescued from the rubble alive after rescue efforts. the idf medical team treated them and they were later brought in for investigation. (washington times), (maariv),
• Israeli tank fire kills three paramilitary security personnel from egypt stationed at sinai-gaza border. idf troops mistook them as militants or terrorists, and they subsequently killed the three officers. the egyptian government accepts the apology of israeli prime minister ariel sharon, and requests an investigation into the incident.
• New zealand's parliament has passed a controversial bill regarding the foreshore ownership dispute and seabed ownership. this bill has created tension between maoris and non-maori.
• For the 28th year, the great american smokeout sponsored by american cancer society will be held.

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

Stock market quotes on November 18, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $54.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.36

Exchange Rates on November 18, 2004:

• 1 USD = 104.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2051 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1706 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.97 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7002 GBP

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:52 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 18, 2004

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Famous people born on November 18, 2004:

• Luka Romero

Whose famous birthday is on November 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 18th:

• Delroy Lindo

  Delroy Lindo is a talented actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.

• Owen Wilson

  American screenwriter, actor, screenwriter, and writer.

• Kim Wilde

  British singer, songwriter, and actress.

• Linda Evans

  American actress.

• Megyn Kelly

  American television news anchor.

• Margaret Atwood

  Canadian poet and novelist, atwood first rose to fame in the late 1960s.

• Wolfgang Joop

  German fashion designer, well-known for his designs and his perfume line.

• Kevin Nealon

  Bridgeport, connecticut -- actor (snl, hot shot, coneheads).

• Jake Abel

  Movie actor.

• Nick Chinlund

  American actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on November 18th

You are 19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 17 days old,

or 1015 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7108 days old,

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 November 18, 2004?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 18th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on November 18, 2004:

• Raden Said

  Indonesian poet and writer known for his contributions to literature.

• Cy Coleman

  American composer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1929).

• Robert Bacher

  American physicist and academic (d. 2004).

• Umberto Mannocci
• Serhij Kovalenko
• Juan Carlos Aramburu
• Danilo Anderson

What famous deaths happened on November 18th?

Famous deaths on November 18th:

• James Coburn

  American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

• Jim Jones

  American cult leader, the leader of the people's temple.

• Chris Watson

  Chilean-australian politician and journalist 3rd prime minister australia (d. 41).

• Donald Meek

  Scotland, actor (stage fair and stagecoach), is killed at 86.

• Dorothy Kirsten

  At 82, a stroke kills a us soprano.

• Marsel Prust

  French novelist known for his masterpiece 'In Search of Lost Time'.

• Ilamae Lomu

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player with exceptional speed and power.

• Niels Bohr

  Danish physicist, who made fundamental contributions to understanding the atomic structure and quantum mechanics.

• Handsome Jack

  Notorious pirate who terrorized the Caribbean.

• Malanii Lomu

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player known for his powerful runs and impact on the game.

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Holidays on November 18, 2004:

• Latvia - Independence Day (1918)
• Also see November 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• R.C. Saints - Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul ; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne ; also St Mawes, St Odo of Cluny, St Romanus of Antioch
• Roman festivals - day 1 Dios dedicated to the sun god by emperor Licinius
• Oman - National Holiday
• Venezuela - Feast of the Virgen de Chiquinquirá, also known as la Chinita, in the western state of Zulia

Observances on November 18, 2004:

• World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 18, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 15th and November 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 2004 was Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 18, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 15th and November 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 18, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on November 18, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 15th and November 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

November 18, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 18, 2004 was Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

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

The Latin music chart on November 18, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 15th and November 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
2. Alejandro Fernandez - Me Dedique A Perderte
3. Luis Miguel - Que Seas Feliz
4. Beto y Sus Canarios - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
5. Paulina Rubio - Dame Otro Tequila