What happened on Thursday November 18, 2004?

Here's what happened on November 18, 2004:

• Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ civil rights and marriage equality.
• Russia Ratifies Kyoto Protocol Russia officially ratified the Kyoto Protocol, a significant international environmental agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating global climate change.
• 2004 U.S. Presidential Election Voting Machine Controversy A study revealed potential voting machine irregularities in Florida during the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election, suggesting George W. Bush may have received between 130,000 to 260,000 potentially faulty ballots.
• Changes in North Korean Leadership Portrayal North Korean state media stopped depicting Kim Jong-il in portraits and ceased referring to him as the 'Dear Leader', sparking speculation about potential shifts in the country's leadership personality cult.
• Bill Clinton Presidential Library Opening Former President Bill Clinton officially opened his presidential library, The William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event was attended by several former presidents, including Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
• UK Parliament Acts Invoked to Ban Hunting with Dogs The UK House of Commons invoked the Parliament Acts 1911-1949 for only the seventh time since 1911, using this rare legislative mechanism to pass a bill banning hunting with dogs.
• Cargo Ship Explosion in Paranagua Port A cargo ship catastrophically exploded and broke in half at the port of Paranagua in southern Brazil, causing a significant environmental hazard by spreading a large slick of fuel oil, diesel fuel, and methanol into the surrounding marine environment.
• Canadian Minister Denies Organized Crime Connections Alfonso Gagliano, a former Canadian cabinet minister, strongly denied any connection to the Bonanno crime family in New York. The allegations were raised in the New York Daily News, prompting discussions in the Canadian House of Commons, with Prime Minister Paul Martin also dismissing the claims.

Events in 2004

November 18, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 2004

November 18, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 18, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $50.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $54.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.36

Exchange Rates on November 18, 2004:

• 1 USD = 104.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2051 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1706 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.97 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7002 GBP

November 18, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 323rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 2004 can also be written as 11/18/2004 in the US and as 18/11/2004 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 2004 in November 2004 calendar

Famous people died on November 18, 2004:

• Cy Coleman

  Renowned American composer, songwriter, and pianist known for his significant contributions to musical theater and jazz.

• Juan Carlos Aramburu

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 2004 was My Boo by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Usher - My Boo
2. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
3. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
4. Nelly - Over And Over
5. Ciara - Goodies

November 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 2004 was Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
2. Eminem - Just Lose It
3. Girls Aloud - I'll Stand By You
4. Ja Rule featuring R Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me

November 18, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 2004 was Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
2. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
3. Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashanti - Wonderful
4. Lil Wayne - Go D.J.
5. Fabolous - Breathe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 18, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 18, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 18, 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 November 18, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 10:59 pm.

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 November 18, 2004

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Someone born on November 18, 2004 is:

20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 23 days old,

or 1068 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 18, 2004?

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 18, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 18, 2004.

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