What happened on Saturday October 23, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2004:

• Michael Schumacher's Record-Breaking Championship Michael Schumacher won his 7th Formula One World Drivers Championship, achieving an unprecedented 5th consecutive title and solidifying his status as the most successful Formula One driver in history.
• France Charges Augusto Pinochet French prosecutors filed charges against former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet for the disappearance and torture of four French citizens during the 1970s, continuing international efforts to seek justice for human rights violations.
• Brazil's First Space Rocket Launch Brazil successfully launched its first rocket, the VSB-30, as part of 'Operation Cajuana', marking a significant milestone in the country's space program just 14 months after a tragic launch pad accident.
• New Somali President Seeks International Support Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was elected as Somalia's president and immediately requested 20,000 African Union troops to help stabilize the country's security situation.
• USS Virginia Commissioned The United States Navy commissioned the USS Virginia, the lead ship of the Virginia-class submarines, representing an advancement in naval military technology.
• Wilhelm Genazino Wins Georg Büchner Prize German author Wilhelm Genazino was awarded the prestigious Georg Büchner Prize for Literature, recognizing his significant contributions to German literary arts.
• College Football: Boston College Defeats Notre Dame In a thrilling match known as the 16th College Football Holy War, Boston College narrowly defeated Notre Dame 24-23 in South Bend, Indiana.
• Death of Robert Merrill Robert Merrill, a renowned American baritone who was a prominent opera and concert singer, passed away. Born in 1919, he was a significant figure in the classical music world.
• Political Crisis in French Polynesia French Polynesia experienced ongoing political instability with questions surrounding Gaston Flosse's re-election as President, highlighting regional political tensions.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2004

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Cagliari : 2 - 2
• Siena - Juventus : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Lokeren : 0 - 1
• Gent - Charleroi : 3 - 1
• St Truiden - FC Brussels : 2 - 0
• Westerlo - Mouscron : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Hertha : 1 - 0
• Dortmund - Hamburg : 0 - 2
• Hansa Rostock - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Leverkusen : 0 - 0
• M'gladbach - Hannover : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Real Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 0

October 23, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 297th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2004 can also be written as 10/23/2004 in the US and as 23/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people died on October 23, 2004:

• Bill Nicholson

  Iconic English footballer and legendary Tottenham Hotspur manager who significantly shaped the club's history and football strategy in the...

• Robert Merrill

  Renowned American baritone and opera singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1993.

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Usher - My Boo
3. Terror Squad - Lean Back
4. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
5. Maroon5 - She Will Be Loved

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Eric Prydz - Call On Me
2. Robbie Williams - Radio
3. Deep Dish - Flashdance
4. Girls Aloud - Love Machine
5. Nelly - My Place / Flap Your Wings

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2004 was My Boo by Usher And Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
2. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place
5. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 03:20 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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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2004

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Someone born on October 23, 2004 is:

20 years 6 months old,

or 246 months and 20 days old,

or 1072 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7507 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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