What happened on Friday October 29, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 29, 2004:

• Osama bin Laden Admits 9/11 Responsibility Al Jazeera broadcasts an excerpt from a 2004 Osama bin Laden video in which the terrorist leader first admits direct responsibility for the September 11, 2001 attacks and references the 2004 U.S. presidential election. In the video, bin Laden addresses U.S. citizens, criticizes U.S. foreign policy, and suggests that American security is not dependent on specific political candidates.
• European Constitution Treaty Signed The Treaty and Final Act establishing the first European Constitution are signed in Rome by the heads of European states, marking a significant milestone in European political integration. This treaty aimed to create a more unified governance structure for the European Union, though it would still require ratification by member countries.
• Johns Hopkins Study on Iraq War Civilian Deaths A Johns Hopkins University study published in The Lancet medical journal estimates an additional 100,000 civilian deaths in Iraq since 2003, with a wide margin of error ranging from 8,000 to 194,000 extra deaths. The study provided a controversial assessment of the human cost of the Iraq War.
• Deadly Clashes in Southern Thailand In southern Thailand, two bombings occurred following violent clashes between Thai soldiers and minority Muslim protesters. Approximately 80 protesters were killed while being transported to detention centers, highlighting the ongoing ethnic and religious tensions in the region.
• Peter Twinn, World War II Code-breaker, Dies Peter Twinn, an English mathematician and notable World War II code-breaker who played a crucial role in intelligence efforts, passed away. As part of the codebreaking team, Twinn contributed to significant wartime intelligence gathering and strategic operations.
• Norodom Sihamoni Crowned King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni is officially crowned as the King of Cambodia, succeeding his father and marking a significant moment in the country's modern political history. As a former ballet dancer and cultural ambassador, his ascension represented a new era for Cambodian monarchy.

Events in 2004

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

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 2004

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

Stock market quotes on October 29, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $48.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $51.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.40

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2004:

• 1 USD = 105.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2192 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1943 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6952 GBP

October 29, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Club Brugge : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2
• Greuther Furth - FC Koln : 0 - 1
• Unterhaching - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Niort : 4 - 1
• Brest - Chateauroux : 0 - 0
• Creteil - Nancy : 2 - 1
• Grenoble - Montpellier : 0 - 0
• Le Havre - Dijon : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Marseille - Monaco : 1 - 1

October 29, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2004 can also be written as 10/29/2004 in the US and as 29/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people died on October 29, 2004:

• Vaughn Meader

  Vaughn Meader was a famous comedian known for his satirical impersonations of President John F. Kennedy during the early 1960s, becoming a...

• Edward Oliver LeBlanc

  Prominent Dominican lawyer and politician who served as the first premier of Dominica, playing a crucial role in the country's early...

• Princess Alice

  Duchess of gloucester (b. 1901).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on October 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2004 was My Boo by Usher And Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 2004 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:40 pm and setting at 10:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 2004

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Someone born on October 29, 2004 is:

20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 25 days old,

or 1068 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7481 days old,

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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

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