What happened on Thursday January 29, 2004?

Here's what happened on January 29, 2004:

• Bush Introduces 'Axis of Evil' Terminology During his State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush coined the term 'axis of evil' to describe nations sponsoring terrorism. This phrase became emblematic of the Bush administration's rhetoric surrounding the 'war on terror' and significantly influenced international political discourse.
• BBC Director-General Greg Dyke Resigns Greg Dyke resigned as BBC Director-General following the controversial Hutton Inquiry. The resignation was part of the fallout from the report, which was widely criticized by UK media as a potential whitewash. Mark Byford was appointed as acting director-general.
• M. M. Kaye, Renowned British Writer, Dies M. M. Kaye, a celebrated British author best known for her historical novel 'The Far Pavilions' and her autobiographical works, passed away. Her writings often explored the British colonial experience in India.
• Death of Joe Viterelli, American Character Actor Joe Viterelli, a prominent character actor known for his roles in numerous films, passed away. He was particularly recognized for his portrayals of mobsters and supporting characters in Hollywood productions.
• Castaways Hotel and Casino Closes in Las Vegas The historic Castaways Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas ceased operations, marking another transformation in the city's ever-changing entertainment landscape.
• Unusual Whale Explosion in Tainan, Taiwan A 56-foot long sperm whale carcass exploded in Tainan, Taiwan, due to a significant build-up of gases during decomposition. The incident caused local disruption and became an unusual news story highlighting the complex process of marine animal decomposition.

Events in 2004

January 29, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 2004

January 29, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 29, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.46
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.10

Exchange Rates on January 29, 2004:

• 1 USD = 105.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3309 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2588 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.35 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6833 GBP

January 29, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2004 can also be written as 1/29/2004 in the US and as 29/1/2004 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2004 in January 2004 calendar

Famous people died on January 29, 2004:

• Janet Frame

  Janet Frame was a critically acclaimed New Zealand novelist whose powerful and introspective writing explored themes of mental health,...

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2004 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. OutKast - Hey Ya!
2. OutKast - The Way You Move
3. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
4. Twista - Slow Jamz
5. Kelis - Milkshake

January 29, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 2004 was Mad World by Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules - Mad World
2. Michelle - All This Time
3. Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes
4. Kelis - Milkshake
5. The Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up

January 29, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2004 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
2. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
3. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
4. OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
5. Avant - Read Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 01:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 2004

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Someone born on January 29, 2004 is:

21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 15 days old,

or 1110 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7776 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2004?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2004.

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