What happened on Wednesday March 24, 2004?

Here's what happened on March 24, 2004:

• Failed Suicide Attack by Minor A deeply tragic incident involving Hussam Abdo, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy, who was sent by Fatah's armed wing to carry out a suicide attack at an Israeli checkpoint near Nablus. The boy failed to detonate his bomb-vest. He was reportedly promised $23 and the mythical reward of sexual gratification in heaven, highlighting the complex and disturbing recruitment tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Microsoft Antitrust Case in Europe The European Competition Commission officially labeled Microsoft an abusive monopolist, demanding significant changes to its business practices. The ruling required Microsoft to offer European computer manufacturers two versions of Windows: one with and one without Windows Media Player. Additionally, the Commission mandated that Microsoft share technical information about server software with rival companies, marking a landmark antitrust decision.
• Pledge of Allegiance Supreme Court Case The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Elk Grove Unified Schools District v. Newdow, focusing on the constitutionality of the phrase 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance. This case represented a significant legal debate about religious expression in public institutions.
• Hamas Leadership Statement on U.S. Targets Hamas' leadership publicly claimed they had no intentions of attacking U.S. targets, seemingly retreating from previous threats made by their armed wings. Instead, they announced Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as a potential target.
• WTO Ruling on Internet Gambling The World Trade Organization issued a preliminary ruling that United States laws banning Internet gambling violated international trade agreements, following a complaint from Antigua and Barbuda. The ruling created significant diplomatic tension, with the Bush administration promising to appeal and some Congressional members suggesting they would prefer a trade war or withdrawing from WTO negotiations rather than repealing existing online gambling laws.
• Bomb Discovery on TGV Train A bomb was discovered on a TGV train traveling between Paris and Geneva, near the town of Troyes in France. The incident raised significant security concerns and highlighted ongoing terrorism risks in European transportation systems.
• Altitude Record in Wicker Basket Balloon British explorer David Hempleman-Adams set a notable altitude record by flying in a wicker basket balloon, demonstrating extraordinary adventurism and pushing the boundaries of aerial exploration.
• Artistic Iceberg Painting Danish artist Marco Evaristti created a provocative environmental art installation by painting an entire iceberg in Greenland bright red, using approximately 780 gallons of paint. The artwork was likely intended to draw attention to environmental issues and artistic expression.

Events in 2004

March 24, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 24, 2004

March 24, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 24, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $25.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.36
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.05
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.57

Exchange Rates on March 24, 2004:

• 1 USD = 106.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3422 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2776 CHF
• 1 EUR = 128.73 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6652 GBP

March 24, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Antwerp - Mouscron : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Getafe : 3 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Wimbledon - Millwall : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Blackpool : 1 - 2
• Tranmere - Bristol City : 1 - 0

March 24, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 84th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 2004 can also be written as 3/24/2004 in the US and as 24/3/2004 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 2004 in March 2004 calendar

March 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Chingy - One Call Away
3. J-Kwon - Tipsy
4. Cassidy - Hotel
5. Twista - Slow Jamz

March 24, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 2004 was Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
2. Britney Spears - Toxic
3. Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
4. Jamelia - Thank You
5. Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!

March 24, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. Ludacris - Splash Waterfalls
3. Chingy Featuring J. Weav - One Call Away
4. J-Kwon - Tipsy
5. JAY-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.

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March 24, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 24, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 24, 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 March 24, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 06, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on March 24, 2004

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Someone born on March 24, 2004 is:

21 years 1 month old,

or 253 months and 19 days old,

or 1102 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7720 days old,

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