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April 18, 2004

April 18, 2004, was a Sunday. It was 20 years, 6 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 18, 2004:

  • United States: "Yeah" by Usher
  • United Kingdom: "5 Colours In Her Hair" by McFly

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 18, 2004

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
  • Tipsy - J-Kwon
  • I Don't Wanna Know - Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy
  • One Call Away - Chingy Featuring J. Weav
  • Burn - Usher
Play the top songs from 2004
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2004. Take a trip back to the days of Usher, Lil Jon, Outkast and Britney Spears!
Kill Bill Vol. 2

Top movie

The movie "Kill Bill Vol. 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 7,501 days ago. Approximately 250 months have passed. It was the 109th day of 2004, in week 16. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 83 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 18, 2004

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, April 18, 2004. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2004 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Yeah" by Usher is at the top of the singles charts, while "5 Colours In Her Hair" by McFly is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Kill Bill Vol. 2 is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones are quickly becoming the norm. However, the photographs that they take are still lacking in quality. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online.

A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become a viral hit on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September 2003. It's 2004, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Usher, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, OutKast, Mario Winans, the Terror Squad and Ciara. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Pat Tillman, Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, and Marlon Brando would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Royle Family", "Smallville", "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica", and "Pimp My Ride". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow", "Project Gotham Racing 2", "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Invader Zim", "Jimmy Neutron", and "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)".

Popular toys at the moment include KG Racer automites, Micropets, Playmobil Airport, and Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 18, 2004, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 18, 2004 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 18, 2004.

  • Google launches Gmail.

    Google launches Gmail

    Google launched its new email service, Gmail, in April 2004. Before its release, most Internet users had Hotmail or Yahoo accounts.
  • Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    "Here We Go Again" by Ray Charles would go on to win a Grammy for 2004's Record of the Year.
  • 2004 in music.

    2004 in music

    Popular music artists in 2004 included Beyoncé, Twista, Usher, J-Kwon, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Outkast, Juvenile, Christina Milian, Ashlee Simpson, Destiny's Child, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2004.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2004

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2004 were Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods, Fiona Armstrong, Tom Cruise, The Rolling Stones, J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg and Johnny Depp.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    In 2004, the best NBA players were Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojaković, Ben Wallace, Sam Cassell, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Ron Artest, Yao Ming, Michael Redd and Baron Davis.
  • Time Person of the Year 2004.

    Time Person of the Year 2004

    US President George W. Bush was named the Time Person of the Year for 2004. This was due to his election victory over Democratic Party challenger John Kerry.
  • Britney Spears.

    Britney Spears

    Pop singer Britney Spears was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2004.
  • 2004 in movies.

    2004 in movies

    Movies released in 2004 included Shrek 2, Mean Girls, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Spider-Man 2, The Incredibles, The Passion of the Christ, The Day After Tomorrow, Meet the Fockers, "I, Robot", Troy, Shark Tale, Ocean's Twelve, The Village, Million Dollar Baby, Saw, Man on Fire, A Series of Unfortunate Events and DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2004, the best soccer players were Andriy Shevchenko, Deco, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Theodoros Zagorakis, Adriano, Pavel Nedvěd, Wayne Rooney, Ricardo Carvalho and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
  • Million Dollar Baby.

    Million Dollar Baby

    "Million Dollar Baby" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2004.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • The rise of camera phones.

    The rise of camera phones

    Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 18, 2004.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 18, 2004.

  • March 19, 2004: Dawn of the Dead (2004) is released.
  • March 21, 2004: Usher releases his single "Burn".
  • March 23, 2004:
    • Usher releases his album Confessions.
    • The game "Far Cry" is released.
  • March 26, 2004: It is reported that Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz have ended their relationship after three years.
  • March 29, 2004:
    • Ireland: A smoking ban comes into effect for all restaurants, pubs and work places.
    • English pop rock band McFly release their debut single "5 Colours in Her Hair".
  • March 31, 2004: Iraq War: Four American contractors are ambushed, killed, burned, and dragged through the streets of Fallujah.
  • April 2, 2004: Hellboy (2004) is released.
  • April 5, 2004: Tabloid newspapers claim that soccer star David Beckham had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos.
  • April 9, 2004:
    • The comedy movie Shaun of the Dead (2004) is released.
    • The Girl Next Door (2004), starring Elisha Cuthbert, is released in movie theaters.
  • April 15, 2004: Bill Rancic wins the first season of The Apprentice.
  • This date: April 18, 2004
  • April 21, 2004:
    • The film "Man on Fire" (2004) is released.
    • Soccer pundit Ron Atkinson resigns following racist remarks he made about Chelsea player Marcel Desailly.
  • April 22, 2004: American footballer Pat Tillman is killed in Afghanistan.
  • April 25, 2004: Arsenal (The Invincibles) win the Premier League after drawing 2-2 against Spurs.
  • April 26, 2004:
    • The song "Fit but You Know It" is released by The Streets.
    • Deborah Falconer divorces actor Robert Downey Jr. due to "irreconcilable differences".
  • April 27, 2004:
    • Hoobastank release their single "The Reason".
    • The song "99 Problems" is released by rapper Jay-Z.
  • April 28, 2004: Photographs of torture and prisoner abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq receives widespread media attention.
  • April 30, 2004: Mean Girls (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • May 1, 2004: The Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia join the European Union.
  • May 2, 2004: Football: Leeds United are relegated from the Premier League after a 4-1 defeat at Bolton.
  • May 6, 2004: The TV show "Friends" comes to an end after nearly ten years.
  • May 7, 2004: Van Helsing (2004) is released.
  • May 13, 2004: The final episode of Frasier is aired.
  • May 14, 2004: Troy (2004), starring Brad Pitt, is released in movie theaters.
  • May 17, 2004:
    • Soccer: Robin Van Persie signs for Arsenal.
    • The first same-sex marriages in the United States take place in Massachusetts.
  • May 18, 2004: The World Health Organization announces that China is free of SARS.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on April 18, 2004

People in April 2004 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 2004.

Deadwood
Deadwood
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Room Raiders
Room Raiders
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model

Cars in 2004

2004 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick LaCrosse, the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Ford Mustang (fifth generation), the Peugeot 407, the Nissan Note, and the Chrysler 300.

Cars in 2004.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 18, 2004

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2004:

Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Dave the Barbarian
Dave the Barbarian
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Romeo!
Romeo!
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2004

Toys and games that were popular in 2004:

RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Namco TV Games
Namco TV Games
Bulls Eye Ball
Bulls Eye Ball
Justice League Figures
Justice League Figures
LEGO Clikits
LEGO Clikits
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2004.

Rome: Total War 2004
Rome: Total War
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty

Were you born on April 18, 2004?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2004.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 18, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 18.

Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins

Irish President
Born on April 18, 1941
He turned 63 on this day in 2004.

James Woods

James Woods

Actor
Born on April 18, 1947
He turned 57 on this day in 2004.

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Actor
Born on April 18, 1953
He turned 51 on this day in 2004.

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

American talk show host
Born on April 18, 1963
He turned 41 on this day in 2004.

David Tennant

David Tennant

Scottish actor
Born on April 18, 1971
He turned 33 on this day in 2004.

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart

American actress
Born on April 18, 1976
She turned 28 on this day in 2004.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian

Media personality
Born on April 18, 1979
She turned 25 on this day in 2004.

Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh McEnany

White House press secretary
Born on April 18, 1988
She turned 16 on this day in 2004.

PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress

Singer
Born on April 18, 2001
She turned 3 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on April 18, 2004.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 18, 2004 was most likely conceived around July 27, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 18, 2004 is close to January 9, 2005.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 18, 2004:

  • 7,501 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,071 weeks have passed.
  • 648,090,000 seconds have passed since April 18, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 756,105,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 334,414,440,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 108,015,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 55,735,740 steps. That's roughly 24,771 miles.
  • 7,777,080 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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