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Saturday August 21, 2004: on this day
August 21, 2004 was the 234th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 2004, who was born and died on August 21, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 2004?
- August 21, 2004: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 2004?
- August 21, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 2004?
What day of the week was August 21, 2004?
August 21, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2004 can also be written as 8/21/2004 in the US and as 21/8/2004 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2004:
- California's west nile virus has caused six deaths. the virus currently infects 249.
- Mexico, honduras, panama, and many other countries are on high alert for an al-qaida attack in latin america.
- 2004 dhaka grenade attacks: grenade attack against bangladesh awami league (the largest political party in the country). party president sheikh hasina was hurt; 23 other people were killed.
August 21, 2004: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Beveren - Anderlecht : 0 - 1
- Charleroi - Westerlo : 0 - 1
- Gent - Bergen : 2 - 1
- Lierse - Germinal : 2 - 0
- Mouscron - St Truiden : 4 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Bastia - Ajaccio : 1 - 0
- Caen - Monaco : 1 - 0
- Istres - Lens : 0 - 2
- Lille - Bordeaux : 0 - 0
- Nice - Marseille : 1 - 1
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Burnley - Wolves : 1 - 1
- Coventry - Millwall : 0 - 1
- Crewe - West Ham : 2 - 3
- Ipswich - Cardiff : 3 - 1
- Leeds - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Airdrie Utd - Raith Rvs : 1 - 1
- Clyde - Ross County : 1 - 0
- Hamilton - Partick : 0 - 1
- Queen of Sth - Falkirk : 1 - 3
- St Mirren - St Johnstone : 2 - 1
August 21, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2004 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 10:33 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 21, 2004?
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 19 years 8 months old,
or 236 months and 4 days old,
or 1026 weeks and 5 days old,
or 7187 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 2004?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2004?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2004.
August 21, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2004:
- Sachidananda Routray
Indian oriya-language poet (d. 2004).
- Moshe Shamir
- Cacho Espíndola
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 2004:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 2004:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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:
- Terror Squad - Lean Back
- Juvenile - Slow Motion
- Lil' Flip - Sunshine
- Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
- Christina Milian - Dip It Low
August 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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:
- Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
- The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
- 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
- The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
- Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
August 21, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 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:
- 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
August 21, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2004 was Que De Raro Tiene by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 21, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 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:
- 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
August 21, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
August 21, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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
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
August 21, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 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
"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.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
By: David Sedaris
David Sedaris enjoys playing in the snow with his sister. He takes his family on vacation. He is offered a job as a sales representative for drinks. He goes to his brother's wedding.
Sam'S Letters To Jennifer
By: James Patterson
Jennifer is devastated by recent loss and returns to the resort village she grew up in to support her grandmother. Jennifer will find new meaning in her life there and be able to experience two of the most incredible love …
Bushworld
By: Maureen Dowd
Maureen Dowd spent the last two decades studying the Bush dynasty from Washington to Kennebunkport, Texas to old Europe to new Europe. She has put them in both their hands, and they have been used as both a guide and …
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.
August 21, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
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Cubis 2
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Beatmania IIDX 11 IIDXRED
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood
Who was the US President on August 21, 2004?
On August 21, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2004?
On August 21, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 2004?
On August 21, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
