September 16th, 2004

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on September 16th, 2004.

• Downfall (2004) is released.
• Kenneth Bigley, Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong are kidnapped by an Islamic extremist group in Iraq.

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 16th, 2004.

• United States: Goodies - Ciara
• United Kingdom: Real To Me - Brian McFadden

Take me back to September 16th, 2004!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is September 16th, 2004, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves.

The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song Goodies by Ciara is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Real To Me by Brian McFadden is the number-one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse 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. 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 Brian Clough, Big Boss Man, ODB, and Dimebag Darrell would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Sopranos", "Without a Trace", and "Stargate Atlantis". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SSX 3", "Manhunt", "Project Gotham Racing 2", and "Counter-Strike: Source". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Powerpuff Girls", "Jackie Chan Adventures", "My Wife and Kids", and "Danny Phantom".

Popular toys at the moment include Bratz dolls, Playmobil Airport, Bulls Eye Ball, and Mighty Beanz.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 16th, 2004.

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  The Sims 2.

  A new life simulation game called "The Sims 2" had just been released.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Britney Spears.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Million Dollar Baby.

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

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  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."

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  The rise of camera phones.

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

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  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.

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  Landline phones begin to die out.

  The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

  The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.

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  MSN Messenger and AIM.

  People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 19 years and 18 days have passed since September 16th, 2004.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 38 of 2004.
• Leap Year: 2004 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
• Age: People born on September 16th, 2004, are now 19 years old.
• Generation: People born in 2004 belong to the Generation Z generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1095289200.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to September 16th, 2004.

• August 24th, 2004: 90 people die after two Chechen female suicide bombers detonate explosives on two domestic passenger flights taking off from Moscow, Russia.
• August 29th, 2004: OutKast's "Hey Ya!" wins Video of the Year at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
• August 30th, 2004: Soccer: Newcastle manager Bobby Robson is sacked by the club.
• August 31st, 2004: 18-year-old Wayne Rooney transfers to Manchester United from Everton.
• August 31st, 2004: Green Day release their single "American Idiot".
• September 1st, 2004: A judge dismisses all sexual assault charges against NBA star Kobe Bryant.
• September 1st, 2004: Beslan school siege: Chechen terrorists occupy a school and take hostages in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russia.
• September 3rd, 2004: 385 people lose their lives when the Beslan school hostage crisis ends in Russia.
• September 4th, 2004: The first episode of The X Factor is aired.
• September 12th, 2004: Snoop Dogg releases the single "Drop It Like It's Hot".
• September 14th, 2004: The game Call of Duty: United Offensive is released.
• September 14th, 2004: The Sims 2 is released.
• This date: September 16th, 2004
• September 18th, 2004: Britney Spears and American dancer Kevin Federline are married.
• September 19th, 2004: Golf: Europe wins the 2004 Ryder Cup at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
• September 20th, 2004: Legendary soccer manager Brian Clough passes away.
• September 22nd, 2004: The game "Rome: Total War" is released.
• September 22nd, 2004: WWE wrestler Big Boss Man (Raymond Traylor, Jr.) dies of a heart attack.
• September 22nd, 2004: The first episode of teen noir mystery drama "Veronica Mars" is aired on television.
• September 22nd, 2004: The first episode of "Lost" is aired on television.
• September 23rd, 2004: Hurricane Jeanne causes the deaths of over 3,000 people in Haiti.
• September 27th, 2004: The song "Blinded by the Lights" is released by The Streets.
• September 28th, 2004: Soccer: 18-year-old Wayne Rooney makes his debut for Manchester United.
• October 2nd, 2004: Irish TV channel "Network Two" is rebranded as RTÉ Two.
• October 3rd, 2004: The first episode of "Desperate Housewives" is aired on television.
• October 4th, 2004: Nginx is released.
• October 6th, 2004: The first episode of "Ghost Hunters" is aired.
• October 7th, 2004: British civil engineer Kenneth Bigley is beheaded by an Islamic extremist group in Iraq.
• October 10th, 2004: Superman star Christopher Reeve passes away.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 16th, 2004, will have the star sign Virgo.
• Zodiac Element: Earth.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
• Native American Zodiac: September 16th, 2004 falls under the Bear.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
• Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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 September 16th, 2010, instead.

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 16th of September.

• Mexican Independence Day

Weather on September 16th, 2004.

Historical weather information for September 16th, 2004.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 16.7 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 68.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 20.11 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.27cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 13.39 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on September 16th, 2004 was most likely conceived around December 25th, 2003.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 16th, 2004 is close to June 9th, 2005.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about September 16th, 2004.

• 6,957 days have passed since this date.
• 993 weeks have passed.
• 601,084,800 seconds have passed since September 16th, 2004.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 701,265,600 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 310,159,756,800 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 100,180,800 times.
• You have taken approximately 51,693,293 steps. That's roughly 22,975 miles!
• Since this date, 7,213,018 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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