February 23rd, 2004, was a Monday. It was Day 54 of 2004. The decade was the 2000s.
19 years, 3 months, and 14 days have passed since February 23rd, 2004.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
On February 23rd, 2004, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:
The top movie on this date was "50 First Dates".
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is February 23rd, 2004, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.
In America, the song Yeah by Usher is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Who's David by Busted is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie 50 First Dates is at the top of the box office.
Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "7th Heaven", "Everybody Loves Raymond", "That '70s Show", and "The O.C.". 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. People are playing video games such as "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow", "Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando", "Need for Speed: Underground", and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "Kim Possible", "Jimmy Neutron", and "Drake & Josh".
Children are playing with toys such as Bratz dolls, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Beyblades (spinning top toys), and VideoNow (portable player).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 23rd, 2004.
"Here We Go Again" by Ray Charles would go on to win a Grammy for 2004's Record of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pop singer Britney Spears was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2004.
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.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2004.
Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
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.
The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
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.
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 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
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.
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Television shows that people were watching in February 2004.
The Apprentice
Reality TV show starring Donald Trump.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.
Arrested Development
American sitcom starring Michael Cera.
Cold Case
Crime series about a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.
One Tree Hill
Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.
Two and a Half Men
Starring Charlie Sheen.
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.
The O.C.
Teen drama sitcom.
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.
8 Simple Rules
Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.
The Shield
Police drama.
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.
Alias
Spy action drama.
Star Trek: Enterprise
Prequel to the original Star Trek series.
Home Movies
Adult animated sitcom.
Fear Factor
American stunt/dare game show.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Starring William Petersen as Gil Grissom.
Gilmore Girls
Comedy-drama starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
Andromeda
Sci-fi TV series.
Malcolm in the Middle
TV show about a dysfunctional family and their genius son.
Angel
Spin-off show of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
The West Wing
Political drama.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2004.
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
Johnny Bravo
Friends
Rugrats
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2004.
VideoNow (portable player)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The Xbox
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
HitClips audio player
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Popular video games that people were playing in February of 2004.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Action-adventure game based on the film of the same name.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Third-person shooter game.
Project Gotham Racing 2
Racing game that was released for the Xbox.
Manhunt
Controversial stealth-based survival horror game.
Need for Speed: Underground
Car racing game.
Beyond Good & Evil
Action-adventure video game.
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
The second installment in the series.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Action-adventure game that was published by Ubisoft.
True Crime: Streets of LA
Open world adventure game that was released on the PlayStation 2.
Call of Duty
FPS game that was set in World War 2.
Tony Hawk's Underground
The fifth entry in the series.
SSX 3
Snowboarding game.
Pro Evolution Soccer 3
Soccer game.
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Animated car game that was based on The Simpsons.
Soulcalibur II
Fighting game that was released on a number of different consoles.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
RPG game based on the Star Wars movie series.
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Expansion pack.
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Released for the Game Boy Advance.
Championship Manager 4
Football management game.
RuneScape
MMORPG published by Jagex.
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 February 23rd, 2010, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 23rd.
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Born on February 23rd, 1983
She turned 21 on this day in 2004.
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He turned 21 on this day in 2004.
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Born on February 23rd, 1994
She turned 10 on this day in 2004.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 23rd of February.
Historical weather information for February 23rd, 2004.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on February 23rd, 2004.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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