2004⚡ Event
Stardust spacecraft collects material from comet Wild 2
NASA's Stardust mission gathers dust grains from comet Wild 2, later providing scientists with valuable evidence about the early solar system.
spacesciencetechnology
What Happened in 2004?
Explore 116 historical moments from 2004 — 35 events, 81 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2004(35)
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Flash Airlines Flight 604 Crash
Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashed shortly after departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, killing all 148 occupants on board.
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Spirit Rover Lands on Mars
Spirit, the first of two rovers of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, successfully landed on Mars.
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Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on Mars and rolled into Eagle crater on the Meridiani Planum.
spacesciencetechnology
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Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Incident
During the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII, Janet Jackson's breast was exposed by Justin Timberlake. This event led to widespread debate on perceived indecency in U.S. broadcasting.
entertainment
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Roger Federer becomes world No. 1
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer became the top-ranked men's singles player, a position he held for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
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Haiti coup d'état begins
The National Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Haiti captured Gonaïves, initiating a coup against President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's government.
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Morecambe Bay cockle-gatherers drowned
Twenty-one cockle-gatherers drowned in Morecambe Bay, England, due to an incoming tide. This event led to the establishment of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
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Angelina Jolie's Oscar dress
Angelina Jolie wore a White Marc Bouwer dress to the 76th Academy Awards, which has since been placed on numerous lists for best red carpet fashion.
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Haitian president overthrown
Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide was overthrown following popular rebel uprising.
politicswar
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Rachelle Ann Go Wins Search for a Star
Filipino singer Rachelle Ann Go won the reality talent show Search for a Star, performing a cover of Mariah Carey's "Through the Rain".
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Unrest in Kosovo
Unrest in Kosovo broke out, resulting in deaths, injuries, and the destruction of several Serb Orthodox churches and shrines.
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Old National Library Building Closure
The Old National Library Building in Singapore was closed for tunnel construction, despite public protests.
politics
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Nicoll Highway MRT station tunnel collapse
An incomplete tunnel leading to the Nicoll Highway MRT station in Singapore collapsed, causing four deaths and necessitating the station's relocation.
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Explosion in Ryongchon, North Korea
Flammable cargo exploded at a railway station in Ryongchon, North Korea. At least 54 people were killed and over a thousand injured.
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Abu Ghraib prison abuses revealed
The New Yorker published an article detailing accounts of torture and abuse by American military personnel of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison on April 30, 2004.
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Final episode of Friends aired
The final episode of the television sitcom Friends was aired.
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Arsenal finishes season undefeated
Arsenal became the first football team in England's top flight to finish a season undefeated since Preston North End in the 1888–1889 season.
sports
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Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Marvin Heemeyer rampage
In Granby, Colorado, Marvin Heemeyer destroyed several buildings with a modified bulldozer over a zoning dispute before committing suicide.
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Same-sex marriage ceremony in Bègles
Noël Mamère, mayor of Bègles, France, conducted a marriage ceremony for two men before same-sex marriage was legal.
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Indonesia Holds First Direct Presidential Elections
Indonesia held its first direct presidential elections. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was elected President after the second round on September 20.
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Millennium Park Opens
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the public.
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Supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay
Nearly 400 people died in a supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay, when exits were locked to prevent people from stealing merchandise.
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Hurricane Charley Strikes Florida
Merely 22 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie struck Florida, Hurricane Charley inflicted further damage to the region.
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Hurricane Ivan hits Grenada
Hurricane Ivan made landfall on Grenada, devastating at least 85 percent of the island's buildings. The storm caused widespread destruction.
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Green Day releases American Idiot
American rock band Green Day released their seventh studio album, American Idiot.
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Fort Tanjong Katong Excavation Begins
Archaeologists and volunteers began excavation of the remains of Fort Tanjong Katong in Singapore.
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Huang Na abduction and murder
Eight-year-old Huang Na was abducted and murdered in Singapore. Her body was found three weeks later after a search across Singapore and Malaysia.
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Manchester United ends Arsenal's unbeaten run
Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet. This victory ended Arsenal's record-breaking unbeaten run.
sports
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas released
Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in North America on October 26, 2004. It is considered one of the best video games ever made.
entertainmenttechnology
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2004 World Series
The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 World Series, breaking the so-called "Curse of the Bambino".
sports
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Ufton Nervet Rail Crash
A man committing suicide by parking his car on railway tracks caused a train derailment in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, England, killing six passengers.
disaster
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Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
A major earthquake and tsunami devastated communities around the Indian Ocean, killing an estimated 227,898 people in 14 countries.
disaster
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Taipei 101 opens
Taipei 101 in Taiwan opened to the public as the world's tallest building.
technology
Born in 2004(81)
2004🎂 Birth
Grace VanderWaal
Grace VanderWaal, American singer-songwriter, was born.
musicentertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Jared McCain born
Jared McCain, American basketball player, was born on February 20, 2004.
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2004🎂 Birth
Awra Briguela
Awra Briguela, a Filipino actor and comedian, was born. They gained prominence for their roles in entertainment.
entertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Charli D'Amelio
Charli D'Amelio is an American social media influencer and dancer.
entertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Minji
Minji is a South Korean singer and a member of the girl group NewJeans.
musicentertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Mackenzie Ziegler
Mackenzie Ziegler, American child actress, dancer, and recording artist, was born.
entertainment
2004🎂 Birth
Gavi
Gavi is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. He was born on August 5, 2004.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Takhmina Ikromova
Takhmina Ikromova, Uzbekistani rhythmic gymnast, was born on August 6, 2004.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Santiago Castro
Santiago Castro, Argentine footballer, was born on September 18, 2004.
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Deaths in 2004(0)
No deaths recorded for 2004.
Dates in 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2004?
- 2004 saw 116 notable historical moments, including 35 events, 81 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2004?
- Key events of 2004 include: Stardust spacecraft collects material from comet Wild 2, Flash Airlines Flight 604 Crash, Spirit Rover Lands on Mars.
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