What happened on Monday October 25, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 25, 2004:

• US Congressional Gold Medal Honors Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King The United States Congress awarded the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King, recognizing their monumental contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and social justice in America.
• Intense Conflict in Iraq Multiple violent incidents occurred across Iraq: five Americans wounded by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, five civilians killed by US snipers in Ramadi, an Iraqi civilian killed in Kirkuk, five Estonian soldiers killed in a Baghdad bomb explosion, and a car bomb in Mosul killing a tribal leader and two civilians.
• Deadly Conflict in Gaza Strip Fourteen Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip following intense mortar strikes against Israeli settlements, highlighting the ongoing violent tensions in the region.
• Cuba Bans US Dollar Transactions Cuban President Fidel Castro announced a comprehensive ban on transactions using the American Dollar, effective November 8th, 2004. This economic policy signaled a significant shift in Cuba's financial strategy and its relationship with US currency.
• Yasser Arafat's Health Concerns Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was reported to be suffering from gallstones and an intestinal infection. Palestinian spokesperson Saeb Erekat confirmed Arafat's request to visit Ramallah hospitals, indicating serious health concerns.
• Death of John Peel, Influential British Radio DJ John Peel, a legendary British radio disc jockey who significantly influenced alternative and indie music, passed away. Known for his eclectic taste and support of emerging artists, Peel was a pivotal figure in BBC Radio 1's music programming from 1967 to 2004.
• Sexual Offenses Conviction in Pitcairn Islands Six Pitcairn Island men, including Mayor Steve Christian, were convicted of sexual offenses involving girls and women as young as 12. This case exposed systemic abuse in the small community of 47 people, mostly descendants of the Bounty mutineers.
• Vatican Publishes Social Issues Handbook The Roman Catholic Church released a handbook to guide business, cultural, and political leaders on social issues. Vatican spokesperson Joaquin Navarro Valls emphasized that the Holy See does not directly intervene in electoral matters, one week before the US Presidential Election.
• Alberta Legislature Dissolved Alberta's Premier Ralph Klein ordered the dissolution of the provincial legislature, scheduling elections for November 22, 2004.
• Political Uncertainty in French Polynesia Political tensions escalated in French Polynesia as the Legislative Assembly failed to meet. Gaston Flosse, elected President on October 22, was prevented from entering the Presidential Palace, creating a governance crisis.

Events in 2004

October 25, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 25, 2004

October 25, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 25, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $48.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $47.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.36

Exchange Rates on October 25, 2004:

• 1 USD = 106.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2215 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1964 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.63 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6948 GBP

October 25, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Guingamp - Amiens : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Rotherham - Sunderland : 0 - 1

October 25, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 2004 can also be written as 10/25/2004 in the US and as 25/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people died on October 25, 2004:

• John Peel

  English radio host and producer (d. 2004).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on October 25th

October 25, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 25, 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 25, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 25, 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 25, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 25, 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 25th is Scorpio.

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October 25, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 25, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 25, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 05:36 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 25, 2004

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Someone born on October 25, 2004 is:

20 years 6 months old,

or 246 months and 15 days old,

or 1071 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7502 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 2004?

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 25, 2004.

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