What happened on Monday August 23, 2004?

Here's what happened on August 23, 2004:

• Intense Battle in Najaf, Iraq U.S. Marines engaged in fierce combat with Shi'ite militiamen around the historically significant Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf, Iraq. This confrontation represented the most intense fighting since a 20-day rebellion erupted, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions and conflict in the region.
• Taiwan Legislative Reform The Legislative Yuan in Taiwan proposed a significant constitutional amendment package with an overwhelming majority vote of 217-1. The proposed changes included reducing the number of legislators by half and dissolving the National Assembly, marking a substantial restructuring of Taiwan's political representation.
• Drug Kingpin Arrest in Mexico Mexican law enforcement officials captured Gilberto Higuera Guerrero in Mexicali, a suspected drug kingpin with known connections to the notorious Arellano Felix cartel. Higuera was accused of large-scale drug smuggling operations into the United States, with the U.S. State Department having previously offered a reward for his capture.
• Ukrainian-Canadian War Hero's Medal Returns The Canadian War Museum will restore public display of Corporal Filip Konowal's Victoria Cross, a prestigious Commonwealth medal for valor. Konowal was honored for his exceptional bravery during the Battle for Hill 70 in France in 1917, symbolizing the significant contributions of Ukrainian-Canadians in World War I.
• Tragic Immigrant Boat Massacre A horrific incident was reported by El Vocero, revealing that 50 out of 129 illegal immigrants were murdered during a boat journey from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. This tragic event underscores the dangerous conditions and risks faced by migrants seeking better opportunities.

Events in 2004

August 23, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 2004

August 23, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $30.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.23

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3078 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.269 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.27 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6714 GBP

August 23, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Le Mans - Laval : 3 - 0

August 23, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2004 can also be written as 8/23/2004 in the US and as 23/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
3. Ciara - Goodies
4. Juvenile - Slow Motion
5. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
2. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
5. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words

August 23, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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August 23, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 11:44 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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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2004

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Someone born on August 23, 2004 is:

20 years 8 months old,

or 248 months and 21 days old,

or 1081 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2004?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2004.

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