October 4th, 2004

October 4th, 2004, fell on a Monday. It was day 278 of 2004. The decade was the 2000s.

16 years, 4 months and 30 days have passed since October 4th, 2004.

On This Date

Events that occurred on October 4th, 2004:

Nginx is released.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 4th, 2004:

United States: Goodies - Ciara
United Kingdom: Call On Me - Eric Prydz

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "The Forgotten" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is October 4th, 2004 and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song Goodies by Ciara is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Call On Me by Eric Prydz is the number one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie The Forgotten is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. A popular software program called LimeWire is being used by many people to share MP3 files (and viruses).

Internet users are using MSN Messenger 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. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Without a Trace", "The Apprentice", "Joey" and "CSI: NY".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty", "True Crime: Streets of LA", "Need for Speed: Underground" and "Counter-Strike: Source". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "7th Heaven", "Bear in the Big Blue House", "Drake & Josh" and "Veronica Mars". Popular toys include the likes of "Bratz (dolls)", "Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game", "Beyblades (spinning top toys)" and "RoboSapien (toy robot)".

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on October 4th, 2004.

Million Dollar Baby
"Million Dollar Baby" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2004.
Who were the best football players in 2004?
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.
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.
Britney Spears
Pop singer Britney Spears is listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2004.
Time Person of the Year 2004
US President George W. Bush is listed as the Time Person of the Year for 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.
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.
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.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

16 years, 4 months and 30 days have passed since October 4th, 2004.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 41 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: Anyone born on October 4th, 2004, will be 16 years of age.
People born in 2004 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1096844400.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around October 4th, 2004:

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.
September 16th, 2004: Downfall (2004) is released.
September 18th, 2004: Britney Spears and American dancer Kevin Federline are married.
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 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.
This date: October 4th, 2004
October 6th, 2004: The first episode of "Ghost Hunters" is aired.
October 10th, 2004: Superman star Christopher Reeve passes away.
October 20th, 2004: The Linux distribution "Ubuntu" is released.
October 23rd, 2004: Pop star Ashlee Simpson is caught lip syncing on Saturday Night Live.
October 24th, 2004: Battle of the Buffet: A slice of pizza is thrown at Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson after his side defeat Arsenal 2-0 in a controversial game and end their unbeaten run.
October 26th, 2004: The game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is released.
October 27th, 2004: The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years.
October 29th, 2004: The horror movie Saw (2004) is released.
November 1st, 2004: Rap star Mac Dre is shot dead in Kansas City, Missouri.
November 1st, 2004: Music producer Terry Knight is stabbed to death by his teenage daughter's boyfriend.
November 1st, 2004: Daddy Yankee releases the single "Gasolina".
November 2nd, 2004: Incumbent US President George W. Bush is re-elected after defeating Democrat candidate John Kerry.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 4th, 2004, will have the star sign Libra.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Virgo.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
Native American Zodiac: October 4th, 2004 falls under the Raven.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

Desperate Housewives - TV show about housewives living in suburban America.
Boston Legal - TV show about a Boston law firm.
CSI: NY - New York City version spin-off of the CSI franchise.
Lost - Mystery drama series about a group of plane crash survivors that are stranded on a strange island.
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide - Nickelodeon TV show about the adventures of middle school teenager Ned Bigby.
Joey - Short-lived spin-off show about the life of Friend's character Joey Tribbiani.
Stargate Atlantis - Spin-off of the original Stargate series.
Deadwood - Western television series.
Pimp My Ride - Car customization show hosted by rapper Xzibit.
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.

2004 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2004.

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Veronica Mars
Unfabulous
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Drake & Josh
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
Grounded for Life
Malcolm in the Middle
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
The Powerpuff Girls
That '70s Show
CatDog
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven

2004 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2004:

RoboSapien (toy robot)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Bratz (dolls)
PlayStation 2

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

Counter-Strike: Source - FPS game developed by Valve Corporation.
Rome: Total War - PC strategy game.
Manhunt - Controversial stealth-based survival horror game.
Need for Speed: Underground - Car racing game.
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.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 4th of October:

October 4th, 1822: Rutherford B. Hayes: US President.
October 4th, 1957: Russell Simmons: Business magnate.
October 4th, 1967: Liev Schreiber: Actor.

Weather

Weather information for October 4th, 2004:

Dublin, Ireland: It was 13.7 degrees Celsius. There was heavy rain. It was a windy day. It was a sunny day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 54.0 degrees Fahrenheit. 12.22 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
London, England: Temperature: 14.39 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 11.94cm.

US President

Who was the US President on October 4th, 2004?

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 4th, 2004?

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on October 4th, 2004 was probably conceived around the 26th of December, 2003. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 4th, 2004 is the 14th of July, 2005. (Rough Estimate).

Soccer Results

Premier League results from October 4th, 2004.

Crystal Palace defeat Fulham 2-0.

How old was I?

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about October 4th, 2004.

5,994 days have passed since this date.
517,885,200 seconds have passed since the October 4th, 2004.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 604,199,400 times.
Since October 4th, 2004, earth has travelled approximately 267,228,763,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 86,314,200 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 44,538,127 steps. That's about 19,795 miles!
Since this date, 6,214,622 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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