Thursday October 21, 2004: on this day

October 21, 2004 was the 295th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 21, 2004, who was born and died on October 21, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodies by Ciara), movies (e.g. Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray), TV series (e.g. Battlestar Galactica) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 2004?


October 21, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 295th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2004 can also be written as 10/21/2004 in the US and as 21/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

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October 21, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 2004:

  • Thomas demarse from the university of florida announces that he's created a brain of rats neurons that can fly in an airplane simulator. this "brain", as it is called, could be used to study the way that actual brains process information, and possibly even as a living computer.
  • After rafic hariri's resignation, emile lahoud, the president of lebanon, names omar karami, a staunch pro-syrian politician as prime minister. karami was prime minister between 1990 and 1992. he was forced to resign in 1992.
  • Abu ghraib prisoner abuse: staff sergeant ivan frederick was sentenced by the us army to eight years imprisonment for sexually or physically abusing abu ghraib prisoners.
  • Conflict in iraq: four people are killed and 11 injured when a bus carrying workers to baghdad's airport is attacked. (reuters) several mortar rounds are fired near iyad allawi, the interim prime minister of iraq, as he visits mosul in northern iraq.
  • Four people are killed and 11 injured when a bus transporting workers to baghdad's airport is attacked.
  • While visiting the northern iraqi city of mosul in northern iraq, several mortar rounds are fired near iyad allawi, interim prime minister.
  • 62 people are killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in xinmi (china) and 86 remain missing.
  • American pilot killed in afghanistan after his sikorsky hh-60 helicopter crashes because of technical issues.
  • Fidel castro falls, the long-serving ruler of cuba after a televised speech. he broke a leg as well as an arm.
  • After losing public support for his party's cause, goran persson, the swedish prime minister, reorganizes sweden's government and replaces two cabinet ministers.
  • Typhoon tokage causes at least 66 deaths and hundreds of injuries in southern japan. it is the deadliest typhoon that has struck japan in 22 years.
  • The human genome project has revised its estimate of how many genes make up the human genome. it now estimates that it is between 20,000 and 25,000. this is about 30% less than the previous estimate.

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October 21, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 21, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $48.85
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $47.64
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.40

Exchange Rates on October 21, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 107.51 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2429 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2173 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.58 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6898 GBP
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October 21, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 21, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 2004.

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Who was born on October 21, 2004?


Famous people born on October 21, 2004:

  • Sarah Rayson

    Tv actress.

  • Giulia Valleriani

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 8 days old,

or 1014 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7099 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 21, 2004?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 21, 2004.

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October 21, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 2004:

  • Everett Rogers

    Renowned communication theorist known for his diffusion of innovations theory.

  • Jean Dondelinger
  • Adnan al-Ghul
  • Plutão de Macedo

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st

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October 21, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 2004:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Goodies
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Lean Back youtube
  4. - Lose My Breath
  5. - She Will Be Loved

October 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Radio
  3. - Flashdance
  4. - Love Machine
  5. - My Place / Flap Your Wings

October 21, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 2004 was My Boo by Usher And Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Boo
  2. - Goodies
  3. - Diary
  4. - My Place
  5. - Drop It Like It's Hot

October 21, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 21, 2004 was Me Dedique A Perderte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  2. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  3. - Como Tu
  4. - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
  5. - Miedo

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October 21, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

Transporter 2

Transporter 2

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Alessandro Gassman

Country: United States of America

October 21, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Rob Thomas

Epitafios

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

October 21, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must) by Ann Coulter

How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must)

By:

CAUTION: You're about to enter the world of Ann CoulterHow to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must), the instant New York Times bestseller, shows why Ann Coulter has become the most recognized--and controversial--conservative intellectual in years.

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

By:

Two very different magicians appear to alter England's history at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Most people are aware that the Napoleonic Wars on land and water have raged in 1806, when the majority of the population was living.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

The Rule Of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason

The Rule Of Four

By:

"One part The Da Vinci Code and one part The Name of the Rose, one part A Separate peace. . . A smart, quick, and multitextured story that entertains and informs ."--San

The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

The Sunday Philosophy Club

By:

ISABEL DALHOUSIE Book 1 - Nothing captures Edinburgh's charm like the Isabel Dalhousie series featuring the insatiable curious philosopher and woman detective.

October 21, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AstroPop

AstroPop

Platform: Macromedia Flash, Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Mobile phone

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games Sorrent (Mobile version)

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action, platformer

Publisher: Ubisoft

FinnWars

FinnWars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Iceflake Studios

Carnival Cruise Line Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping

Carnival Cruise Line Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

BloodRayne 2

BloodRayne 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, hack and slash

Publisher: NA Majesco Games; EU THQ; NA SCEA (PSN)

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 2004?

On October 21, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 2004?

On October 21, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 2004?

On October 21, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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 October 2004?

October 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2004 calendar looked like.

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