What happened on Thursday April 22, 2004?

Here's what happened on April 22, 2004:

• Ryongchon Train Disaster A catastrophic train collision in Ryongchon, North Korea, involving two trains carrying explosives and fuel, resulted in a massive explosion that killed 161 people, injured 1,300, and destroyed thousands of homes. The incident was one of the most devastating train accidents in North Korean history.
• Detailed Ryongchon Disaster Report A detailed account of the Ryongchon disaster reveals that at least 154 people were killed and over 1,200 injured when a train loaded with explosives came into contact with live electrical wires. The explosion destroyed 1,850 homes and damaged many more, highlighting the catastrophic nature of the incident.
• Fallujah Ceasefire Tensions The US Army reported that rebels in Fallujah, Iraq, had only days to comply with a ceasefire clause requiring the surrender of heavy weapons. To date, only inert, rusted, or unusable weapons had been surrendered, indicating ongoing tensions and potential conflict.
• UN Oil for Food Program Investigation The United Nations Security Council unanimously endorsed an investigation into corruption in the UN Oil for Food Program for Iraq, calling on all 191 member states to cooperate. This highlighted ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in international humanitarian programs.
• Landmark Church Sexual Abuse Settlement A jury in Marshall, Texas, ordered the largest per capita settlement in a church sexual abuse case against the Evangelical Lutheran Church, marking a significant moment in addressing institutional accountability for sexual misconduct.
• Palestinian Leadership Action in Ramallah Yasser Arafat ordered 21 members of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades section of Fatah to leave Ramallah from his Mukata headquarters, as they were being sought by Israel. This event reflects the complex political dynamics in the Palestinian territories.
• Last Coal Mine Closure in France The final coal mine in France closed, marking the end of a 300-year-long coal mining era in the country. This event symbolizes the nation's transition away from traditional fossil fuel extraction towards more modern energy sources.
• International Space Station Gyroscope Failure Hours after a new crew arrived at the International Space Station, one of the four stabilizing gyroscopes failed. A spacewalk was planned in the following weeks to repair the technical issue, demonstrating the ongoing challenges of maintaining complex space infrastructure.
• Volkswagen Acquires LeasePlan Volkswagen completed the purchase of LeasePlan from ABN AMRO, a significant business transaction in the automotive and financial services sectors, indicating the company's strategic expansion.

Events in 2004

April 22, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 2004

April 22, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 22, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.50

Exchange Rates on April 22, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3567 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3071 CHF
• 1 EUR = 130.34 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6721 GBP

April 22, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2004 can also be written as 4/22/2004 in the US and as 22/4/2004 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2004 in April 2004 calendar

Famous people died on April 22, 2004:

• Pat Tillman

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• Franco Delli Colli

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. J-Kwon - Tipsy
4. Usher - Burn
5. Maroon5 - This Love

April 22, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. McFly - 5 Colours In Her Hair
3. Anastacia - Left Outside Alone
4. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
5. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)

April 22, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
3. Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
4. Usher - Burn
5. Kanye West Featuring Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:36 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 2004 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 2004

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Someone born on April 22, 2004 is:

21 years and 17 days old,

or 252 months and 17 days old,

or 1098 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2004?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 22, 2004.

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