What happened on Wednesday, June 23, 2004?

Here's what happened on June 23, 2004:

• Justice Department torture memo revealed On June 23, 2004, a memo from the U.S. Department of Justice was revealed, detailing legal justifications for the use of torture in interrogations. The memo sparked widespread controversy and debate over U.S. interrogation practices and human rights. source: nytimes.com
• White House releases memo on treatment of detainees On June 23, 2004, the White House released a memo outlining the treatment of detainees in U.S. custody. The memo aimed to clarify interrogation policies and address concerns about the treatment of prisoners in the War on Terror. source: whitehouse.gov
• US government denies torture legalization On June 23, 2004, the U.S. government publicly denied that it had legalized the use of torture in interrogations, despite the recent revelation of a Justice Department memo suggesting otherwise. The denial aimed to address international concerns and maintain diplomatic relations. source: cnn.com
• US Withdraws ICC War Crimes Protection for Soldiers The United States officially abandoned its efforts to shield its military personnel from potential prosecution by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, marking a significant shift in international legal stance.
• Iraq's Interim Prime Minister Vows to Combat Militants Iyad Allawi, Iraq's interim Prime Minister, pledged to pursue militants threatening to destabilize the government, signaling a strong stance ahead of the U.S. handover of Iraqi control.
• Class Action Lawsuit Against Walmart for Gender Discrimination A federal judge permitted an unprecedented class action lawsuit involving sexual discrimination at Walmart, potentially representing a significant moment for workplace equality and corporate accountability.
• Saudi Arabia Offers Amnesty to Al-Qaida Militants Saudi Arabia announced a one-month amnesty program for militants affiliated with al-Qaida who choose to surrender, potentially offering a path for de-radicalization and reducing regional terrorism.
• Chinese Hackers Attack Taiwanese Political Website Mainland Chinese vandals launched a second cyber attack on the Democratic Progressive Party website, using propaganda from the People's Liberation Army, highlighting ongoing cross-strait tensions.
• LDS Church President Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom Gordon B. Hinckley, the 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, recognizing his significant religious leadership.
• DOE Issues Decision for Hanford Site Waste Management The U.S. Department of Energy released a Record of Decision for the Solid Waste Program at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington, addressing environmental management and waste handling protocols.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 2004

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

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $44.91
• Apple AAPL: opens at $33.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.10

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2004:

• 1 USD = 108.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3607 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2535 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.2 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6651 GBP

June 23, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 175th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2004 can also be written as 6/23/2004 in the US and as 23/6/2004 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2004 in June 2004 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 2004:

• Mana Ashida

  Mana Ashida is a Japanese actress, television host, and singer who rose to fame as a child star. She is well known for her acting roles in Japanese television dramas and films, and for becoming the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama series. [bio]

• Laneya Grace

  Laneya Grace is a young professional model who has worked with major international fashion brands and has built a substantial social media...

Famous people born in 2004

Famous people born on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Usher - Confessions Part II
3. Hoobastank - The Reason
4. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
5. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 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. Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
2. Frankee - FURB (F U Right Back)
3. Kelis - Trick Me
4. Cassidy featuring R Kelly - Hotel
5. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
3. Usher - Confessions Part II
4. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
5. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 12:27 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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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 2004

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Someone born on June 23, 2004 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 11 days old,

or 1153 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8076 days old,

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

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 23rd 2027.

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

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

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