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April 1, 2004 April Fools' Day

April 1, 2004, was a Thursday. It was 20 years, 8 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 1, 2004:

  • United States: "Yeah" by Usher
  • United Kingdom: "Yeah" by Usher

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 1, 2004

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
  • One Call Away - Chingy Featuring J. Weav
  • Tipsy - J-Kwon
  • Hotel - Cassidy Featuring R. Kelly
  • Slow Jamz - Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx
Play the top singles from 2004
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2004. Take a trip back to the days of Usher, Lil Jon, Outkast and Britney Spears!
Scooby-Doo 2

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Scooby-Doo 2" was at the top of the box office on April 1, 2004.

Facts

This date occurred 7,572 days ago. Approximately 252 months have passed. It was the 92nd day of 2004, in week 14. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on April 1, 2004, are now 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. The Earth has experienced 84 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 1, 2004

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is April 1, 2004, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. It is April Fools' Day, which means that people are playing practical jokes on one another.

The summer of 2004 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. The song "Yeah" by Usher is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Scooby-Doo 2 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 "Friends", "The Osbournes", "Arrested Development", and "Pimp My Ride". 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 "Championship Manager 4", "Soulcalibur II", "Manhunt", and "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "The Powerpuff Girls", "ChalkZone", and "That's So Raven".

Children are playing with toys such as Micropets, Playmobil Airport, LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets, and Cosmolight Alien Eggs.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 1, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 1, 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 1, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 1, 2004.

  • March 2, 2004:
    • Football: Arjen Robben signs for Chelsea.
    • Jay-Z releases the single "Dirt off Your Shoulder".
    • NFL: The Indianapolis Colts sign quarterback Peyton Manning to a record deal worth nearly $100 million.
  • March 4, 2004: The first episode of "Pimp My Ride" is aired on MTV.
  • March 5, 2004: TV personality Martha Stewart is found guilty of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
  • March 7, 2004: The fifth season of The Sopranos begins airing on HBO.
  • March 9, 2004:
    • Westlife singer Brian McFadden announces that he is leaving the group.
    • Soccer: Jose Mourinho's Porto knock Manchester United out of the Champions League.
  • March 11, 2004: The Madrid train bombings kill 191 people.
  • March 14, 2004:
    • WrestleMania XX: Chris Benoit defeats Triple H and Shawn Michaels in a Triple Threat Match at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
    • Beyoncé releases her song "Naughty Girl".
  • March 15, 2004: The Killers release their song "Somebody Told Me".
  • 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.
  • This date: April 1, 2004
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in April 2004

Television shows that people were watching in April 2004:

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2004

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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
ChalkZone
ChalkZone
Toys

Toys in 2004

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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.

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
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground

Were you born on April 1, 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 1, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 1.

Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

President of Prussia Deceased
Born on April 1, 1815
He was not alive on this date.

Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle

Singer
Born on April 1, 1961
She turned 43 on this day in 2004.

Phillip Schofield

Phillip Schofield

TV presenter
Born on April 1, 1962
He turned 42 on this day in 2004.

Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow

TV host
Born on April 1, 1973
She turned 31 on this day in 2004.

Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Wrestler
Born on April 1, 1980
He turned 24 on this day in 2004.

Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor

American football player Deceased
Born on April 1, 1983
He turned 21 on this day in 2004.

Jonny May

Jonny May

Rugby player
Born on April 1, 1990
He turned 14 on this day in 2004.

Logan Paul

Logan Paul

Youtuber
Born on April 1, 1995
He turned 9 on this day in 2004.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on April 1:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on April 1, 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 1, 2004 was most likely conceived around July 10, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 1, 2004 is close to December 23, 2004.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 1, 2004:

  • 7,572 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,081 weeks have passed.
  • 654,224,400 seconds have passed since April 1, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 763,261,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 337,579,790,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 109,037,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 56,263,298 steps. That's roughly 25,006 miles.
  • 7,850,693 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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