Tuesday August 31, 2004: on this day

August 31, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 244th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2004 can also be written as 8/31/2004 in the US and as 31/8/2004 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2004 in August 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on August 31, 2004:

• For persistent violations of global trade laws, the wto allows sanctions to be imposed against the united states.
• Near moscow's subway station, a female suicide bomber kills 10 and injures 51 more.
• France is a strong supporter of its laws on secularity, conspicuous religious symbols, and schools, despite threats from militant iraqi resistance islamist elements to kill two hostages.
• The radical islamist group army of ansar al-sunna kills 12 nepali civilians who were employed as cooks or cleaners in iraq. they claim that they have executed the sentence of god against 12 nepalis who arrived from their country to fight muslims and serve christians and jews... believing buddha to be their god.
• Multiple attacks on pipelines that connect to the southern oil fields have severely impeded oil exports from iraq.
• Slobodan milosevic (ex-yugoslav president), a university of belgrade faculty of law graduate opens his defense at the trial. he is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in conflicts that resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands. he claims that the charges against him are 'unscrupulous lies'.
• In the first suicide bombings by palestinians since march 14, 2004 in beer sheva (israel), 16 israelis were killed and 91 more were injured aboard two buses. hamas claimed responsibility.
• According to afghan police, at least six civilians were killed in a bombing raid by the united states in kunar's eastern province.
• 2004 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane frances strikes the british virgin islands, united states virgin islands, and northern-east puerto rico.
• Arnold schwarzenegger, a former hollywood star and california governor, extolled the united states as a greater source for good in the universe than the un. he shouted at the republican national convention, "if this country, not united nations, is the greatest hope of democracy in all of the world, then you're a republican."
• After a dramatic intraparty campaign, betty castor, mel martinez and the u.s. senate election 2004 win the primary elections in florida. this seat is one of the most contested in the u.s. congress. twelve candidates have competed for it.
• Two of the smallest extrasolar worlds ever discovered have been announced. one orbits 55 cancri in cancer's constellation, while the other orbits gliese 436 within the constellation leo. both are about the same size as neptune.
• The cleveland indians beat the new york yankees by 22-0. this is the yankees' worst defeat in their 101-year history.

August 31, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $45.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $34.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.29
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.49
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.55

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3119 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2661 CHF
• 1 EUR = 132.85 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6759 GBP

August 31, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Sheffield United : 0 - 1
• Reading - Sunderland : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Port Vale : 1 - 0
• Hull - Bradford : 0 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Shrewsbury - Cheltenham : 2 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2004 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 09:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2004

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Famous people born on August 31, 2004:

• Jang Won-young

  South korean singer and model.

• Umeh Emmanuel

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

• Richard Gere

  American actor.

• Chris Tucker

  American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

• James Coburn

  American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

• Marcia Clark

  American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

• Itzhak Perlman

  Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

• William Saroyan

  American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

• Eldridge Cleaver

  Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

• Buddy Hackett

  American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

• Arthur Godfrey

  American entertainer.

• Richard Basehart

  American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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or 7177 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2004?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2004.

Famous people died on August 31, 2004:

• Elanore Holm

  Elanore Holm was an American swimmer who won multiple Olympic gold medals in the 1930s.

• Carl Wayne

  English actor and singer (the move the hollies, the vikings).

• Lex Peterson
• Aldo Bigatti

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

• Max Bygraves

  British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

• David Farrar

  Forest gate, england -- actor.

• Michael Constantine

  Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

• Sally Rand

  Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

• Charles Delaney

  Dies at 67.

• Charlot Baudelaire

  Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

• John Bunyan

  English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

• Leili Behbahani

  Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

• Rockney Marciano

  Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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Holidays on August 31, 2004:

• Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
• Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
• Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
• Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
• Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2004:

• International Day for People of African Descent

August 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Lil' Flip - Sunshine
3. Ciara - Goodies
4. Nelly - My Place
5. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On

August 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2004 was Thunderbirds / 3AM by Busted, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 31, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2004 was Lean Back by Terror Squad, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Terror Squad - Lean Back
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! - Diary
3. Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
4. Lil' Flip Featuring Lea - Sunshine
5. Jadakiss Featuring Anthony Hamilton - Why?

August 31, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2004 was Como Tu by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

August 31, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Carlos Vives - Como Tu
2. Juanes - Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
3. Andy & Lucas - Son De Amores
4. Los Temerarios - Que De Raro Tiene
5. Paulina Rubio - Algo Tienes