What happened on Sunday October 24, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 24, 2004:

• Brutal Attack on Iraqi Army Recruits In a horrific incident, 49 unarmed Iraqi Army recruits were attacked, forcibly removed from their vehicles, and systematically executed. Terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility, labeling the victims as apostates.
• Michael Schumacher's Historic F1 Achievement Michael Schumacher secured his 7th Formula One World Drivers Championship, achieving an unprecedented 5th consecutive world title and cementing his status as the most successful driver in Formula One history.
• Iran Rejects Nuclear Technology Proposal Iran rejected a European Union proposal to exchange civilian nuclear technology for halting uranium enrichment, leading to further diplomatic tensions and eventual referral to the UN Security Council.
• Tragic Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash A devastating plane crash near Martinsville Speedway claimed the lives of ten members of the NASCAR Hendrick Motorsports team, including driver Ricky Hendrick, with no survivors.
• Iraqi Soldiers Ambushed In a brutal insurgent attack, the bodies of 49 Iraqi soldiers were discovered after being ambushed, highlighting the ongoing violence in Iraq during the post-invasion period.
• Arsenal's Unbeaten Streak Ends Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Old Trafford, ending the Gunners' record 49-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, a significant moment in English football history.
• Brazil's Successful Space Launch Brazil successfully launched its first rocket, the VSB-30, from the Alcantara Launch Center, overcoming a previous failed attempt that had resulted in 21 fatalities, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration efforts.
• Death of James Cardinal Hickey James Cardinal Hickey, a prominent American Catholic archbishop, passed away. He was a significant religious leader who served the Catholic Church throughout his life.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 2004

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Reggina : 0 - 0
• Livorno - Bologna : 1 - 0
• Messina - Lecce : 1 - 4
• Milan - Inter : 0 - 0
• Parma - Lazio : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Genk : 4 - 2
• Beveren - Cercle Brugge : 5 - 1
• Club Brugge - Louvieroise : 2 - 0
• Germinal - Standard : 1 - 0
• Oostende - Lierse : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Stuttgart : 2 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Mainz : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Saarbrucken : 3 - 1
• Ein Trier - Erfurt : 2 - 0
• Erzgebirge Aue - Duisburg : 1 - 3
• Oberhausen - Dresden : 2 - 0

October 24, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 298th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 2004 can also be written as 10/24/2004 in the US and as 24/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people died on October 24, 2004:

• Randy Dorton

  American race car crewmember (born 1954).

• James Aloysius Hickey

  American cardinal (b. 1920).

• Maaja Ranniku

  Estonian chess player (b. 1941).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 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 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 04:29 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 24, 2004

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Someone born on October 24, 2004 is:

20 years 6 months old,

or 246 months and 19 days old,

or 1072 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7506 days old,

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

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

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

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