What happened on Thursday April 01, 2004?

Here's what happened on April 01, 2004:

• Gmail Launch Google introduces Gmail, a revolutionary email service that would dramatically transform digital communication and eventually become one of the world's most popular email platforms.
• Evolutionary Fossil Discovery Neil H. Shubin from the University of Chicago reports in Nature a groundbreaking discovery of a 365-million-year-old forelimb fossil in Pennsylvania, providing crucial insights into the evolution of land-dwelling fish.
• First Legal Same-Sex Marriage in Quebec Michael Hendricks and René Leboeuf become the first same-sex couple to legally marry in the Canadian province of Quebec, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights.
• Unborn Victims of Violence Act President George W. Bush signs the Unborn Victims of Violence Act (Laci and Conner's Law), which establishes that an attack resulting in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child can be prosecuted as two separate criminal offenses.
• Potential Extraterrestrial Planets Discovery Astronomers hypothesize that Earth-like planets could potentially orbit around one in twenty stars, suggesting a higher probability of potential extraterrestrial habitats.
• Turkish Anti-Terror Operation The Turkish Interior Ministry conducts synchronized operations across multiple European countries, detaining 41 members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front.
• British Immigration Minister Resignation Beverley Hughes resigns from her position as British Immigration Minister due to visa irregularities, highlighting governmental accountability.
• Death of Carrie Snodgress Carrie Snodgress, a notable American actress who was born in 1946, passed away.
• Faroese Coat of Arms Redesign The Faroese Prime Minister's Office officially adopts a new version of the national Coat of Arms, featuring a Ram on a blue shield symbolizing defense. The design draws inspiration from the Merkið flag, incorporating yellow and gold colors.

Events in 2004

April 01, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 2004

April 01, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 01, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $26.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.95
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.42
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.67

Exchange Rates on April 01, 2004:

• 1 USD = 103.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3065 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2643 CHF
• 1 EUR = 128.17 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6659 GBP

April 01, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2004 can also be written as 4/1/2004 in the US and as 1/4/2004 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2004 in April 2004 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 2004:

• Aaron Bank

  Pioneering American military officer who founded the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and played a crucial role in developing...

• Carrie Snodgress

  Academy Award-nominated actress best known for her powerful performance in 'Diary of a Mad Housewife', representing the complex emotional...

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Chingy - One Call Away
3. J-Kwon - Tipsy
4. Clay Aiken - Solitaire
5. Cassidy - Hotel

April 01, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 2004 was Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
2. Britney Spears - Toxic
3. Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
4. Jamelia - Thank You
5. Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!

April 01, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. J-Kwon - Tipsy
3. JAY-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
4. Chingy Featuring J. Weav - One Call Away
5. Ludacris - Splash Waterfalls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:10 pm and setting at 04:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 06, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 2004

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Someone born on April 01, 2004 is:

21 years 1 month old,

or 253 months and 8 days old,

or 1101 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7708 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2004?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 01, 2004.

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