What happened on Saturday August 14, 2004?

Here's what happened on August 14, 2004:

• Gatumba Refugee Camp Massacre In a horrific act of violence, gunmen killed at least 156 Congolese Tutsi refugees in an overnight raid at the Gatumba camp in Burundi, highlighting the ongoing regional conflicts and humanitarian crisis in Central Africa.
• US Military Operations in Iraq The United States conducted bombing operations in Samarra, northwest of Baghdad, amid a fragile ceasefire in Najaf. The situation was marked by tense negotiations with Muqtada al-Sadr, and the Allawi government ultimately withdrew from discussions.
• Death of Czeslaw Milosz, Nobel Laureate Czeslaw Milosz, a renowned Polish-born writer and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Born in 1911, Milosz was a significant literary figure known for his poetry, prose, and intellectual contributions that often explored themes of historical trauma, political oppression, and human resilience.
• Pope John Paul II's Pilgrimage to Lourdes Despite his declining health, Pope John Paul II undertook a two-day pilgrimage to the sacred grotto at Lourdes, a deeply significant shrine in Roman Catholicism, demonstrating his spiritual dedication and resilience.
• Execution of Dhananjoy Chatterjee India executed Dhananjoy Chatterjee, a convicted rapist and murderer, marking the first execution in the country in nine years. This event reignited discussions about capital punishment and criminal justice in India.
• Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Massachusetts implemented a sales tax holiday, suspending all sales taxes on purchases of $2,500 or less, providing consumers with a significant opportunity for tax-free shopping.

Events in 2004

August 14, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 2004

August 14, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - St Truiden : 2 - 1
• Genk - Mouscron : 0 - 0
• Lokeren - FC Brussels : 1 - 0
• Louvieroise - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
• Westerlo - Lierse : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hertha : 1 - 1
• Hansa Rostock - Werder Bremen : 0 - 4
• Mainz - Hamburg : 2 - 1
• M'gladbach - Dortmund : 2 - 3
• Nurnberg - Stuttgart : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Metz : 1 - 2
• Auxerre - Rennes : 3 - 1
• Bordeaux - Nice : 5 - 1
• Lens - St Etienne : 3 - 0
• Lyon - Sochaux : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Coventry : 1 - 1
• Derby - Ipswich : 3 - 2
• Gillingham - Preston : 2 - 1
• Millwall - Leicester : 2 - 0
• Nott'm Forest - Crewe : 2 - 2

August 14, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2004 can also be written as 8/14/2004 in the US and as 14/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 2004:

• Marsai Martin
• Vladislava Urazova

Famous people born in 2004

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 2004:

• Czesław Miłosz

  Polish-born american novelist, essayist, and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).

• Francesco Tortarolo
• Cheikh Sarr

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2004 was Slow Motion by Juvenile, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Juvenile - Slow Motion
2. Terror Squad - Lean Back
3. Usher - Confessions Part II
4. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
5. Lil' Flip - Sunshine

August 14, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Busted - Thunderbirds / 3AM
2. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
3. 3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
4. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
5. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words

August 14, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Kanye West - Jesus Walks
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
4. Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim - Slow Motion
5. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 2004 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 08:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 2004

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Someone born on August 14, 2004 is:

20 years 9 months old,

or 249 months

or 1082 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7578 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2004?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 2004.

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