What happened on Tuesday August 24, 2004?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2004:

• Russian Airline Terrorist Attack Two Russian airliners were destroyed by suicide bombers near Moscow, resulting in the tragic loss of 89 passengers. The attacks, believed to be carried out by female Chechen terrorists, occurred within minutes of each other after departing from Domodedovo International Airport, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the Chechen region.
• First Extrasolar Planet Discovery by Amateur Telescopes The Trans-Atlantic Exoplanet Survey (TrES) announced its first discovery of an extrasolar planet using an innovative array of small, amateur-astronomy-sized telescopes, marking a significant milestone in citizen science and astronomical research.
• Death of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, renowned Swiss-born psychiatrist known for her groundbreaking work on the stages of grief, passed away. She was a pioneering researcher in understanding human emotional responses to death and dying.
• FDA Warning on Remicade The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a critical warning to medical professionals about potential adverse reactions to Remicade, a medication used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors were advised to conduct thorough patient screenings and monitor blood cell counts carefully.
• New Supreme Court Justices in Canada Justice Minister Irwin Cotler appointed two new justices to the Supreme Court of Canada: Louise Charron and Rosalie Abella. Their appointments were subject to parliamentary screening, reflecting Canada's commitment to transparent judicial selection processes.
• Kenyan Olympic Triumph in Steeplechase Kenyan runners dominated the 3000m steeplechase at the Athens Olympics, with Ezekiel Kemboi winning gold, followed by Brimin Kipruto and Paul Kipsiele Koech, showcasing Kenya's exceptional athletic prowess.
• Japan Moves to Deport Bobby Fischer Japan issued a deportation notice against Bobby Fischer, the controversial former world chess champion, signaling ongoing legal challenges surrounding his international status.

Events in 2004

August 24, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 2004

August 24, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $44.99
• Apple AAPL: opens at $31.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.00

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3078 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.271 CHF
• 1 EUR = 132.36 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6735 GBP

August 24, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Birmingham - Man City : 1 - 0
• Crystal Palace - Chelsea : 0 - 2

August 24, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2004 can also be written as 8/24/2004 in the US and as 24/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2004:

• Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

  A pioneering Swiss psychiatrist who revolutionized understanding of death and dying through her groundbreaking five-stage grief model.

• Elsa Albani
• Patricia Cody
• Franz Maria d'Asaro

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:42 pm and setting at 12:34 am.

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 24, 2004

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Someone born on August 24, 2004 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 30 days old,

or 1078 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2004?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2004.

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