Saturday October 23, 2004: on this day

October 23, 2004 was the 297th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 23, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 23, 2004, who was born and died on October 23, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodies by Ciara), movies (e.g. Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray), TV series (e.g. Battlestar Galactica) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 2004?


October 23, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 297th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2004 can also be written as 10/23/2004 in the US and as 23/10/2004 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2004 in October 2004 calendar

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October 23, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2004:

  • The powerful earthquake and its aftermaths struck niigata prefecture in northern japan. it killed 35 people and injured 2,200. 85,000 were left homeless or evacuated.
  • Tokamachi is home to a magnitude 6.7 earthquake as well as aftershocks on a similar scale. on the outskirts nagaoka, a huge landslide takes place. japanese officials claim that 68 people were killed and 4,085 were injured. 103,000 are left homeless.
  • Brazil successfully launches its first spacecraft.
  • Michael schumacher won his 7th formula one world drivers championship (the 5th consecutive), becoming the most successful formula one driver.
  • French polynesia's political crisis continues with the fall and doubts about the legitimacy of gaston flosse's re-election as president.
  • Abdullahi yusuf ahmed is somalia's newly elected president. he requests 20,000 african union troops for security.
  • The uss virginia is commissioned by the united states navy as the leading ship of the virginia class.
  • France's prosecutor has filed charges against augusto pinochet, a former chilean leader, for the disappearance of and torture of four french citizens during the 1970s.
  • The tokamachi region was hit by a powerful chuetsu earthquake measuring 6.7 in 2004 and six aftershocks on a similar scale. on the outskirts nagaoka, a huge landslide takes place. both areas are located in central niigata prefecture, japan. japanese officials claim that 68 people were killed and 4,085 were injured. 103,000 are left homeless.

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October 23, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Cagliari : 2 - 2
  • Siena - Juventus : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Lokeren : 0 - 1
  • Gent - Charleroi : 3 - 1
  • St Truiden - FC Brussels : 2 - 0
  • Westerlo - Mouscron : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Hertha : 1 - 0
  • Dortmund - Hamburg : 0 - 2
  • Hansa Rostock - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Leverkusen : 0 - 0
  • M'gladbach - Hannover : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - La Coruna : 1 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 0
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October 23, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 23, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 03:20 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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Who was born on October 23, 2004?


Famous people born on October 23, 2004:

  • Tommy Chamba

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 5 months old,

or 233 months and 26 days old,

or 1016 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7117 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 2004.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2004?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 2004.

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October 23, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2004:

  • Robert Merrill

    American actor and baritone operatic, who also worked in the musical theatre scene.

  • Bill Nicholson

    English footballer and tottenham hotspur manager.

  • Giuseppe Degennaro
  • Carlo Gambarotta
  • Gian Alberto Dell'Acqua
  • George Silk

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

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October 23, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 2004:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2004 was Goodies by Ciara, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Goodies
  2. - My Boo
  3. - Lean Back youtube
  4. - Lose My Breath
  5. - She Will Be Loved

October 23, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 2004 was Call On Me by Eric Prydz, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 23, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Radio
  3. - Flashdance
  4. - Love Machine
  5. - My Place / Flap Your Wings

October 23, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2004 was My Boo by Usher And Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 23, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Boo
  2. - Goodies
  3. - Diary
  4. - My Place
  5. - Drop It Like It's Hot

October 23, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 2004 was Me Dedique A Perderte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 23, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Dedique A Perderte
  2. - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
  3. - Como Tu
  4. - Esta Llorando Mi Corazon
  5. - Miedo

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October 23, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

Transporter 2

Transporter 2

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Louis Leterrier

Starring: Jason Statham, Amber Valletta, Kate Nauta, Alessandro Gassman

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Release year: 2004

Written by:

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis

Country: United States of America

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Rob Thomas

Epitafios

Epitafios

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Jorge Nisco

Beauty School

Beauty School

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Amy Nicholson

October 23, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chain Of Command by Seymour M. Hersh

Chain Of Command

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Seymour M. Hersh's explosive stories in The New Yorker -- including his headline-making pieces about the Bush Administration -- have riveted readers since September 11, 2001.

Shopaholic & Sister by Sophie Kinsella

Shopaholic & Sister

By:

BONUS: This issue contains an excerpt from Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic to the Stars.

The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

The Plot Against America

By:

Our most talented novelist, Charles A. Harris, imagines an alternate history of America in a remarkable feat of empathy and narrative invention. In 1940 Charles A.

Any Place I Hang My Hat by Susan Isaacs

Any Place I Hang My Hat

By:

Amy was not born to fortune. Amy's mother left her before she was even born, and her father couldn’t handle parenting.

The Rule Of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason

The Rule Of Four

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"One part The Da Vinci Code and one part The Name of the Rose, one part A Separate peace. . . A smart, quick, and multitextured story that entertains and informs ."--San

October 23, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos Field

Chaos Field

Platform: Arcade, Dreamcast, GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: MileStone Sega O~3 Entertainment Able Corporation

Alexander

Alexander

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Ubisoft

Dead Man's Hand

Dead Man's Hand

Platform: Xbox Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Atari

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action, platformer

Publisher: Ubisoft

Athens 2004

Athens 2004

Platform: PlayStation 2, PC

Genre: Sports (Olympic)

Publisher: PlayStation 2 SCE PC Eidos Interactive

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Who was the US President on October 23, 2004?

On October 23, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 2004?

On October 23, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2004?

On October 23, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

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What happened in 2004?

2004 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
  • Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
  • At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.

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What was the calendar for October 2004?

October 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2004 calendar looked like.

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