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October 31, 2004 Halloween

October 31, 2004, was a Sunday. It was 20 years and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Popular songs

On October 31, 2004, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "My Boo" by Usher & Alicia Keys
  • United Kingdom: "Call On Me" by Eric Prydz

The music charts on October 31, 2004

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
  • Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
  • Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
  • Lean Back - Terror Squad
  • She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
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!
The Grudge

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Grudge".

Facts

Halloween 2004 occurred 7,309 days ago. Approximately 244 months have passed. It was the 305th day of 2004, in week 44. The decade was the 2000s. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the European Union on October 31, 2004, as the clocks went back by one hour. People who were born on October 31, 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. 81 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 31, 2004

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is October 31, 2004, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. It's Halloween, so kids are trick-or-treating and adults are watching horror movies.

In America, the song "My Boo" by Usher & Alicia Keys 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 The Grudge 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 "Last of the Summer Wine", "King of the Hill", "Joey", and "Battlestar Galactica". 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 "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow", "True Crime: Streets of LA", "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and "Rome: Total War".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "CatDog", "The Proud Family", "My Life as a Teenage Robot", and "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County". Children are playing with toys such as Playmobil Airport, LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets, Baby Annabell, and V. Smile TV Learning System.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 31, 2004, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: October 31, 2004 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 31, 2004.

  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on October 26th, 2004. It quickly became the best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time.
  • Ashlee Simpson is caught lip-syncing.

    Ashlee Simpson is caught lip-syncing

    During a performance on Saturday Night Live on October 23rd, 2004, budding pop star Ashlee Simpson was caught lip-syncing after the vocals for one of her songs started replaying. Simpson tried to salvage the situation by dancing. However, she soon walked off the stage.
  • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are a couple.

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are a couple

    In late October 2004, it was confirmed that actor Ben Affleck was dating his former Daredevil co-star, Jennifer Garner. On October 23rd, 2004, the pair were photographed together at the World Series.
  • Desperate Housewives makes its debut.

    Desperate Housewives makes its debut

    A new comedy-drama series called "Desperate Housewives" was airing on TV.
  • The campaign for the 2004 United States presidential election is underway.

    The campaign for the 2004 United States presidential election is underway

    During this time, incumbent US President George W. Bush and Democratic candidate John Kerry were campaigning for the upcoming 2004 United States presidential election.
  • 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 October 31, 2004.

  • 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.
  • October 24, 2004: Battle of the Buffet: A slice of pizza is thrown at Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson after his side defeats Arsenal 2-0 in a controversial game, ending their unbeaten run.
  • October 26, 2004: The game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is released.
  • October 27, 2004: The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years.
  • October 29, 2004: The horror movie Saw (2004) is released.
  • This date: October 31, 2004
  • November 1, 2004:
    • Rap star Mac Dre is shot dead in Kansas City, Missouri.
    • Music producer Terry Knight is stabbed to death by his teenage daughter's boyfriend.
    • Daddy Yankee releases the single "Gasolina".
  • November 2, 2004: Incumbent US President George W. Bush is re-elected after defeating Democrat candidate John Kerry.
  • November 5, 2004: The Incredibles (2004) is released.
  • November 9, 2004:
    • Journalist Iris Chang commits suicide in her car in Santa Clara County, California.
    • The first version of the Internet browser Firefox is released.
    • Halo 2 is released.
  • November 10, 2004: The animated Christmas adventure film "The Polar Express" is released.
  • November 11, 2004:
    • The first episode of "To Catch a Predator" is broadcast on MSNBC.
    • Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat dies at the age of 75.
  • November 12, 2004:
    • Scott Peterson is found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson in 2002.
    • Gwen Stefani releases her solo debut album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.".
  • November 13, 2004: Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard dies from a drug overdose at the age of 35.
  • November 14, 2004: The USS Nimitz UFO incident occurs.
  • November 15, 2004: The dating show "Date My Mom" debuts on MTV.
  • November 16, 2004:
    • The game Call of Duty: Finest Hour is released.
    • Mario releases his single "Let Me Love You".
    • Half-Life 2 is released.
    • Kelly Clarkson releases her single "Since U Been Gone".
  • November 17, 2004: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is released.
  • November 19, 2004:
    • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) is released in cinemas.
    • NBA: "Malice at the Palace": A brawl breaks out during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons.
  • November 21, 2004: The Nintendo DS is released.
  • November 22, 2004: The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine when thousands of protesters take to the street to demonstrate against voter intimidation, electoral fraud and corruption in the 2004 presidential election.
  • November 23, 2004:
    • The game "World of Warcraft" is released.
    • Rap star The Game releases his single "How We Do", featuring 50 Cent.
  • November 29, 2004: Natasha Bedingfield releases her single "Unwritten".
  • November 30, 2004: Rapper Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park release the collaborative album "Collision Course".

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 2004

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

TV shows from October 2004.

Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
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

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 October 2004

If you were a kid on October 31, 2004, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Backyardigans
The Backyardigans
Postcards from Buster
Postcards from Buster
Maya & Miguel
Maya & Miguel

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
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
Toys

Toys in 2004

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

V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2004.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
FIFA Football 2005 2004
FIFA Football 2005
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

Were you born on October 31, 2004?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2004.

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If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 31, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 31.

John Candy

John Candy

Actor Deceased
Born on October 31, 1950
He was not alive on this date.

Larry Mullen Jr

Larry Mullen Jr

U2
Born on October 31, 1961
He turned 43 on this day in 2004.

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Actor
Born on October 31, 1963
He turned 41 on this day in 2004.

Ad-Rock

Ad-Rock

Beastie Boys
Born on October 31, 1966
He turned 38 on this day in 2004.

Vanilla Ice

Vanilla Ice

Rapper
Born on October 31, 1967
He turned 37 on this day in 2004.

Emiliano Sala

Emiliano Sala

Argentine soccer player Deceased
Born on October 31, 1990
He turned 14 on this day in 2004.

Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright

Actress
Born on October 31, 1993
She turned 11 on this day in 2004.

Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford

Soccer player
Born on October 31, 1997
He turned 7 on this day in 2004.

Willow Smith

Willow Smith

Singer
Born on October 31, 2000
She turned 4 on this day in 2004.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 31:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 31, 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 October 31, 2004 was most likely conceived around February 8, 2004.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 31, 2004 is close to July 24, 2005.

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Stats for October 31, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 31, 2004:

  • 7,309 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,044 weeks have passed.
  • 631,497,600 seconds have passed since October 31, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 736,747,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 325,852,761,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 105,249,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 54,308,794 steps. That's roughly 24,137 miles.
  • 7,577,971 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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