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What happened on Tuesday, June 22, 2004?

About June 22nd, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 22, 2004, Mexican journalist Francisco Ortiz Franco was assassinated in Tijuana, Mexico. Ortiz Franco was known for his investigative reporting on drug cartels and organized crime, and his death underscored the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico.
  • Day of the week: June 22nd, 2004 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Burn by Usher
  • #1 UK song: I Don't Wanna Know by Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy
  • Popular movie: Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi

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June 22, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 22, 2004:

  • Assassination of Mexican journalist Francisco Ortiz Franco On June 22, 2004, Mexican journalist Francisco Ortiz Franco was assassinated in Tijuana, Mexico. Ortiz Franco was known for his investigative reporting on drug cartels and organized crime, and his death underscored the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico. source: cpj.org
  • Tragic beheading of Kim Sun-il On June 22, 2004, South Korean contractor Kim Sun-il was beheaded by militants in Iraq. His death was captured on video and widely disseminated, leading to international condemnation and increased concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in conflict zones. source: cnn.com
  • Supreme Court HMO malpractice ruling On June 22, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision that Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) could be held liable for malpractice under certain circumstances. This ruling had significant implications for the healthcare industry and patient rights. source: supremecourt.gov
  • Death of Mattie Stepanek, Young Poet and Peace Advocate Mattie Stepanek, an inspirational American poet known for his poetry collections and advocacy for muscular dystrophy research, passed away. Born in 1990, Stepanek was renowned for his 'Heartsongs' poetry and his courageous battle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
  • Iran Considers Releasing British Military Personnel The Iranian Islamic Republic News Agency reported potential release of eight British military personnel who were seized at the Shatt al-Arab Waterway, suggesting their interrogations would demonstrate 'no bad intent'.
  • RIAA Continues Anti-Piracy Legal Campaign The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) escalated its anti-piracy efforts by filing lawsuits against 482 additional anonymous individuals suspected of illegal file sharing, demonstrating the music industry's aggressive stance against digital piracy.
  • Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith Announce Separation Imran Khan, a prominent Pakistani politician and former cricket star, and Jemima Goldsmith, daughter of Anglo-French billionaire Sir James Goldsmith, publicly announced their marital separation.

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

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

Stock market quotes on June 22, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $44.43
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $32.32
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.28

Exchange Rates on June 22, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 109.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3573 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2511 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 132.26 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6652 GBP
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What day of the week was June 22, 2004?


June 22, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 174th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2004 can also be written as 6/22/2004 in the US and as 22/6/2004 in UK and Europe.

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June 22, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 22, 2004:

  • Mattie Stepanek
    Mattie Stepanek

    American poet and author (b. 1990).

  • Bob Bemer
    Bob Bemer

    American computer scientist and engineer (b. 1920).

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June 22, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 22, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 21st and June 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - Burn youtube
  2. - Confessions Part II youtube
  3. - The Reason youtube
  4. - I Don't Wanna Know youtube
  5. - If I Ain't Got You youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 2004 was I Don't Wanna Know by Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - I Don't Wanna Know youtube
  2. - FURB (F U Right Back) youtube
  3. - Trick Me youtube
  4. - Hotel youtube
  5. - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

  1. - Burn youtube
  2. - If I Ain't Got You youtube
  3. - Confessions Part II youtube
  4. - Overnight Celebrity
  5. - Slow Motion
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June 22, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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

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

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June 22, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 12:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 2004.

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How old is someone born on June 22, 2004?


Someone born on June 22, 2004 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 12 days old,

or 1153 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8077 days old,

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

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 22nd 2027.

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

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

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For someone born on June 22, 2004, a 2004 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to June 22, 2004 includes Assassination of Mexican journalist Francisco Ortiz Franco, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around June 22, 2004 included “Burn” by Usher, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of June 22, 2004 included Spider-Man 2, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

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