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September 23, 2004

September 23, 2004, was a Thursday. It was 20 years, 1 month, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on September 23, 2004:

  • Hurricane Jeanne causes the deaths of over 3,000 people in Haiti.
Song charts

Popular songs

On September 23, 2004, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Goodies" by Ciara
  • United Kingdom: "Call On Me" by Eric Prydz

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 23, 2004

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
  • Lean Back - Terror Squad
  • Sunshine - Lil' Flip Featuring Lea
  • My Place - Nelly Featuring Jaheim
  • Pieces Of Me - Ashlee Simpson
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!
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow".

Facts

This date occurred 7,364 days ago. Approximately 245 months have passed. It was the 267th day of 2004, in week 39. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on September 23, 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. 82 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 23, 2004

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is September 23, 2004, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. 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, while "Call On Me" by Eric Prydz is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 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 "ER", "Gilmore Girls", "Fear Factor", and "Two and a Half Men". 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 ODB, Dimebag Darrell, Lamont Bentley, and Johnnie Cochran would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Soulcalibur II", "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "Rome: Total War", and "The Sims 2". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Bear in the Big Blue House", "That '70s Show", "Kim Possible", and "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Bionicle LEGO, and Hokey Pokey Elmo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 23, 2004, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 23, 2004 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 23, 2004.

  • Britney Spears marries Kevin Federline.

    Britney Spears marries Kevin Federline

    On September 18th, 2004, pop singer Britney Spears and backup dancer Kevin Federline were married after dating for three months.
  • The Sims 2.

    The Sims 2

    A new life simulation game called "The Sims 2" had just been released.
  • 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 September 23, 2004.

  • August 24, 2004: 90 people die after two Chechen female suicide bombers detonate explosives on two domestic passenger flights taking off from Moscow, Russia.
  • August 29, 2004: OutKast's "Hey Ya!" wins Video of the Year at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 30, 2004: Soccer: Newcastle manager Bobby Robson is sacked by the club.
  • August 31, 2004:
    • 18-year-old Wayne Rooney transfers to Manchester United from Everton.
    • Green Day release their single "American Idiot".
    • The reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter" debuts on A&E.
  • September 1, 2004:
    • A judge dismisses all sexual assault charges against NBA star Kobe Bryant.
    • Beslan school siege: Chechen terrorists occupy a school and take hostages in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russia.
  • September 3, 2004: Beslan school siege: 385 people are killed after Russian security forces storm the building.
  • September 4, 2004: The first episode of The X Factor is aired.
  • September 12, 2004: Snoop Dogg releases the single "Drop It Like It's Hot".
  • September 14, 2004:
    • The game Call of Duty: United Offensive is released.
    • The Sims 2 is released.
  • September 16, 2004:
    • Downfall (2004) is released.
    • Kenneth Bigley, Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong are kidnapped by an Islamic extremist group in Iraq.
  • September 18, 2004: Britney Spears and American dancer Kevin Federline are married.
  • September 19, 2004: Golf: Europe wins the 2004 Ryder Cup at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
  • September 20, 2004: Legendary soccer manager Brian Clough passes away.
  • September 22, 2004:
    • The game "Rome: Total War" is released.
    • WWE wrestler Big Boss Man (Raymond Traylor, Jr.) dies of a heart attack.
    • The first episode of teen noir mystery drama "Veronica Mars" is aired on television.
    • The first episode of "Lost" is aired on television.
  • This date: September 23, 2004
  • September 27, 2004: The song "Blinded by the Lights" is released by The Streets.
  • September 28, 2004: Soccer: 18-year-old Wayne Rooney makes his debut for Manchester United.
  • October 2, 2004: Irish TV channel "Network Two" is rebranded as RTÉ Two.
  • October 3, 2004: The first episode of "Desperate Housewives" is aired on television.
  • October 4, 2004: Nginx is released.
  • October 6, 2004: The first episode of "Ghost Hunters" is aired.
  • October 7, 2004: British civil engineer Kenneth Bigley is beheaded by an Islamic extremist group in Iraq.
  • October 10, 2004: Superman star Christopher Reeve passes away.
  • October 11, 2004: The animated series "The Backyardigans" premieres on Nickelodeon.
  • October 20, 2004: The Linux distribution "Ubuntu" is released.
  • October 23, 2004:
    • Pop star Ashlee Simpson is caught lip syncing on Saturday Night Live.
    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner make their first public appearance as a couple.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in September 2004

In September 2004, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from September 2004.

CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Joey
Joey
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
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

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 September 2004

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

Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Unfabulous
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
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
Toys

Toys in 2004

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 September 2004.

The Sims 2 2004
The Sims 2
Pokémon FireRed Version 2004
Pokémon FireRed Version
Counter-Strike: Source 2004
Counter-Strike: Source
Spider-Man 2 2004
Spider-Man 2
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

Were you born on September 23, 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 September 23, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 23.

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Singer, Deceased
Born on September 23, 1930
He was not alive on this date.

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Singer
Born on September 23, 1949
He turned 55 on this day in 2004.

Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas

Actress Deceased
Born on September 23, 1968
She was not alive on this date.

Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri

Record producer
Born on September 23, 1972
He turned 32 on this day in 2004.

Karl Pilkington

Karl Pilkington

Television personality
Born on September 23, 1972
He turned 32 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on September 23, 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 September 23, 2004 was most likely conceived around January 1, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 23, 2004 is close to June 16, 2005.

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Stats for September 23, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 23, 2004:

  • 7,364 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,052 weeks have passed.
  • 636,253,200 seconds have passed since September 23, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 742,295,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 328,306,651,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 106,042,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 54,717,775 steps. That's roughly 24,319 miles.
  • 7,635,038 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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