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.
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What Happened in 2004?
Explore 49 historical moments from 2004 — 13 events, 36 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2004(13)
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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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2004⚡ Event
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
2004⚡ Event
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.
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2004⚡ Event
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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2004⚡ Event
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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2004⚡ Event
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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2004⚡ Event
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.
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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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2004⚡ Event
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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2004⚡ Event
Old National Library Building Closure
The Old National Library Building in Singapore was closed for tunnel construction, despite public protests.
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Born in 2004(36)
2004🎂 Birth
Grace VanderWaal
Grace VanderWaal, American singer-songwriter, was born.
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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.
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Deaths in 2004(0)
No deaths recorded for 2004.
Dates in 2004
January 1January 2January 3January 4January 5January 9January 15January 21January 23January 25January 28February 1February 2February 3February 5February 15February 19February 20February 24February 25February 29March 8March 10March 11March 12March 13March 15March 17March 24March 26March 28March 29March 31April 2
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2004?
- 2004 saw 49 notable historical moments, including 13 events, 36 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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