What happened on Thursday July 29, 2004?

Here's what happened on July 29, 2004:

• John Kerry Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination U.S. Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts officially accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States during the 2004 Democratic National Convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his acceptance speech, Kerry promises to restore trust in the White House and presents his vision for the country's future.
• Capture of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani Pakistan announces the capture of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, the second terrorist on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List. Ghailani was wanted for his involvement in the 1998 bombing of U.S. embassies, a significant terrorist act that marked a critical moment in international counterterrorism efforts.
• ICC to Investigate Barlonyo Refugee Camp Atrocities The International Criminal Court announces plans to investigate ongoing atrocities in the Barlonyo refugee camps in northern Uganda. Reports indicate that rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army killed over 200 people in the first year, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
• UK Consumer Debt Reaches Trillion Pound Milestone The Bank of England reports that total consumer debt in the United Kingdom has surpassed one trillion pounds. This substantial increase in debt, combined with rising interest rates, has led to a 44% surge in people seeking financial assistance compared to five years prior, highlighting growing economic pressures.
• Vietnamese Dissident Sentenced for Internet Criticism Dr. Nguyen Da Que, a pro-democracy activist from Vietnam, is sentenced by the Ho Chi Minh People's Court for "abusing democratic rights" by criticizing the government online. He is the third dissident imprisoned this month, underscoring ongoing restrictions on free speech in Vietnam.
• Discovery of Osedax: Bone-Devouring Deep Sea Worm The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute announces the discovery of Osedax, a new genus of deep-sea worm. Named for its ability to consume lipids from whale carcass bones, this finding represents an intriguing development in marine biological research.
• SEC Launches Informal Inquiry into Krispy Kreme Accounting Krispy Kreme, the doughnut manufacturer, announces that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated an informal inquiry into its accounting practices. The investigation focuses on the company's recent earnings warning and its franchise repurchase activities.
• Anti-War Protesters Challenge Sydney Opera House Paint Protest David Burgess (33) and Will Saunders (42), two Australian anti-war protesters who painted "No War" on the Sydney Opera House sail in March 2003, are bringing their legal case to the New South Wales Court of Appeal. They argue that their original defense of self-defense was not properly heard in the initial trial.

Events in 2004

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

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

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $46.06
• Apple AAPL: opens at $32.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.25

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2004:

• 1 USD = 112.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3244 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2805 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.77 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6624 GBP

July 29, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 211th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2004 can also be written as 7/29/2004 in the US and as 29/7/2004 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 2004 in July 2004 calendar

Famous people died on July 29, 2004:

• Rena Vlahopoulou

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2004 was Confessions Part II by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Usher - Confessions Part II
2. Juvenile - Slow Motion
3. Usher - Burn
4. Terror Squad - Lean Back
5. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Britney Spears - Everytime
3. McFly - Obviously
4. Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
5. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
3. Usher - Confessions Part II
4. Kanye West - Jesus Walks
5. Lloyd Banks - On Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 2004

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Someone born on July 29, 2004 is:

20 years 9 months old,

or 249 months and 15 days old,

or 1084 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7594 days old,

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

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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

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

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