What happened on Monday October 04, 2004?

Here's what happened on October 04, 2004:

• Parkinson's Disease kills Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper
• In the sixth day of Israeli raids on Jabaliya refugee camps, at least three civilians were among the dead.
• The SpaceShipOne by Scaled Composites reaches an altitude of 112.2 km (69.7 miles), lands safely, and is awarded the Ansari X Prize.
• Richard Axel, Linda B. Buck and Linda B. Buck were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in Physiology or Medicine in recognition of their contributions to the discovery of odorant receptors.
• Mumbai is the site of the retrial of 16 Hindus who are accused of killing 14 people in 2002 Gujarat violence. After a Gujarat court had acquitted them, the Supreme Court of India ordered a retrial.
• The Cambodian parliament ratifies legislation establishing a tribunal to try former leaders, the Khmer Rouge for genocide, and other crimes against humanity.
• SpaceShipOne wins the Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight.
• SpaceShipOne is the first private craft that has flown into space and won the Ansari X Prize in private spaceflight.
• The fire spreads to the Canadian submarine HMCS 'Chicoutimi '''',, leaving it without power in the North Atlantic ocean. 1 crewmember is also killed.
• After the expansion of South Sulawesi, West Sulawesi is officially made a province in Indonesia.
• Conflict in Iraq: At least 26 people were killed and at least 100 injured by three car bombs, two in Baghdad's capital. All of the victims are Iraqis. (Reuters) (BBC). The U.S. military continues to bombard the rebel-held city Fallujah. According to local hospital officials, nine people were killed. Two U.S. soldiers were killed at a Baghdad checkpoint.
• Officially, Susilo Yudhoyono was declared the winner in last month's Indonesian presidential election.
• Conflict between Israel and Palestine: United Nations Secretary General Kofi Ann agrees to investigate allegations that Palestinian terrorists use UNRWA ambulances.
• At least 26 people were killed and at least 100 others were injured by three car bombs, two in Baghdad's capital. All of the victims are Iraqis.
• The U.S. military is continuing its aerial bombardment against the rebel-held city Fallujah. According to local hospital officials, nine people were killed. Two U.S. soldiers were killed at a Baghdad checkpoint.
• Canada's 38th Parliament is inaugurated by the election of the Commons Speaker. This is the first minority government for 25 years. Tomorrow will see the Throne Speech.
• Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, agrees to investigate allegations that terrorists in Palestine are using UNRWA ambulances.
• SpaceShipOne Wins Ansari X Prize Scaled Composites' SpaceShipOne reached an altitude of 112.2 km (69.7 miles), successfully landing and winning the prestigious Ansari X Prize. This milestone marked the first privately funded spacecraft to reach space, signaling a new era of commercial space exploration.
• Car Bombings in Baghdad and Mosul, Iraq Three car bombs—two in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and one in the northern city of Mosul—killed at least 26 people and wounded at least 100. All casualties were Iraqi civilians, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
• Cambodia Establishes Khmer Rouge Tribunal The Cambodian parliament ratified legislation creating a tribunal to prosecute former Khmer Rouge leaders for genocide and crimes against humanity, a crucial step towards justice and reconciliation for the atrocities committed during the regime.
• Indonesian Presidential Election Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was officially declared the winner of Indonesia's presidential election, marking a significant moment in the country's democratic transition and political development.
• Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Richard Axel and Linda B. Buck were awarded the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking research on odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system, contributing significantly to our understanding of how humans perceive and process smell.
• Death of Mercury Astronaut Gordon Cooper Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper passed away due to Parkinson's disease, marking the loss of another pioneering figure from the early days of the U.S. space program.

Events in 2004

October 04, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 2004

October 04, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 04, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $48.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $39.01
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.00

Exchange Rates on October 04, 2004:

• 1 USD = 110.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2719 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.264 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.13 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6883 GBP

October 04, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Dresden : 5 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga B - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Reims : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Crystal Palace - Fulham : 2 - 0

October 04, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 2004 can also be written as 10/4/2004 in the US and as 4/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

Famous people died on October 04, 2004:

• Gordon Cooper

  NASA astronaut who was a key figure in Project Mercury and the space race.

• Michael Grant
• Rodolfo Celletti
• Lawrence Joseph Giacoletto

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on October 4th

October 04, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Ciara - Goodies
2. Usher - My Boo
3. Terror Squad - Lean Back
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Lil' Flip - Sunshine

October 04, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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 04, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
3. Usher And Alicia Keys - My Boo
4. Nelly Featuring Jaheim - My Place
5. Terror Squad - Lean Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 2004 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 02:10 pm.

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

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Someone born on October 04, 2004 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 10 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7527 days old,

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