2004
Iona Brown, English violinist and conductor (born 1941)
Iona Brown, OBE, was a British violinist and conductor.
Iona Brown, English violinist and conductor (born 1941)
The 2000s
Explore 1917 historical events from 2000–2009.
2004
Ronald Reagan, American actor and politician, 40th president of the United States (born 1911)
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he became an im…
Ronald Reagan, American actor and politician, 40th president of the United States (born 1911)
2004
Charles Hyder, American astrophysicist and academic (born 1930)
Charles Latif Hyder was an American astrophysicist and dissident from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who campaigned against arms race, nuclear weapons and nuclear waste, and ran for the …
Charles Hyder, American astrophysicist and academic (born 1930)
2004
Mack Jones, American baseball player (born 1938)
Mack Fletcher Jones, nicknamed "Mack The Knife", was an American Major League Baseball left fielder who played for the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves (1961–1967), Cincinnati Reds (1968…
Mack Jones, American baseball player (born 1938)
2004
Rosey Brown, American football player and coach (born 1932)
Roosevelt Brown Jr. was an American professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1953 to 1965. He played col…
Rosey Brown, American football player and coach (born 1932)
2004
Brian Williamson, Jamaican activist, co-founded J-FLAG (born 1945)
Brian Williamson was a Jamaican gay rights activist who co-founded the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG). He was known for being one of the earliest openly …
Brian Williamson, Jamaican activist, co-founded J-FLAG (born 1945)
2004
Ray Charles, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (born 1930)
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred …
Ray Charles, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (born 1930)
2004
Odette Laure, French actress and singer (born 1917)
Odette Laure was a French actress and cabaret singer. She appeared in more than 50 films and television shows between 1950 and 2001. She was nominated for the César Award for Best …
Odette Laure, French actress and singer (born 1917)
2004
Xenophon Zolotas, Greek economist and politician, 177th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1904)
Xenophon Euthymiou Zolotas was a Greek economist who served as an interim non-party Prime Minister of Greece.
Xenophon Zolotas, Greek economist and politician, 177th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1904)
2004
Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (born 1946)
Prince Egon von Fürstenberg was a socialite, banker, fashion and interior designer, and a member of the former German princely family of Fürstenberg.
Egon von Fürstenberg, Swiss fashion designer (born 1946)
2004
Ralph Wiley, American journalist and author (born 1952)
Ralph Heygood Wiley Jr. was an American sports journalist who wrote for Sports Illustrated and ESPN's Page 2. He was well known for his distinctive literary tone and his writings o…
Ralph Wiley, American journalist and author (born 1952)
2004
Ulrich Inderbinen, Swiss mountaineer and guide (born 1900)
Ulrich Inderbinen was a Swiss mountain guide famous for his longevity and love for mountain climbing. He had been on the top of Matterhorn over 370 times and made his last ascent o…
Ulrich Inderbinen, Swiss mountaineer and guide (born 1900)
2004
Ahmet Piriştina, Turkish politician and mayor of İzmir (born 1952)
Ahmet Piriştina was a Turkish politician who was Mayor of İzmir from 1999 to 2004. His Family was of Albanian Turkish descent, his family was from the city of Prishtina.
Ahmet Piriştina, Turkish politician and mayor of İzmir (born 1952)
2004
Thanom Kittikachorn, Thai field marshal and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Thailand (born 1911)
Thanom Kittikachorn was Prime Minister of Thailand from 1963 to 1973. Prior to taking office, he supported and initiated military coups and served as Thailand's defence minister. H…
Thanom Kittikachorn, Thai field marshal and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Thailand (born 1911)
2004
Jacques Miquelon, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1911)
Jacques Miquelon was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Quebec. He represented Abitibi-Est in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1948 to 1960 as a member of the Union Nat…
Jacques Miquelon, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1911)
2004
Gerry McNeil, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1926)
Joseph Gerald George McNeil was a professional ice hockey goaltender who won three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens between 1947 and 1956.
Gerry McNeil, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1926)
2004
Clayton Kirkpatrick, journalist and newspaper editor (born 1915)
Clayton Kirkpatrick was an American journalist who was the editor of the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1969 until 1979. He is credited with modernizing the Tribune, shifting its …
Clayton Kirkpatrick, journalist and newspaper editor (born 1915)
2004
Jim Bacon, Australian politician, 41st Premier of Tasmania (born 1950)
James Alexander Bacon, AC was an Australian politician who served as Premier of Tasmania from 1998 to 2004.
Jim Bacon, Australian politician, 41st Premier of Tasmania (born 1950)
2004
Leonel Brizola, Brazilian engineer and politician, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (born 1922)
Leonel de Moura Brizola was a Brazilian politician. Launched into politics by Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas in the 1930–1950s, Brizola was the only politician to serve as elec…
Leonel Brizola, Brazilian engineer and politician, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (born 1922)
2004
Ruth Leach Amonette, American businesswoman (born 1916)
Ruth Leach Amonette was an American businesswoman, author, and educator. She was appointed as the first female executive and vice president at IBM in 1943, becoming one of only a f…
Ruth Leach Amonette, American businesswoman (born 1916)
2004
Bob Bemer, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1920)
Robert William Bemer was a computer scientist best known for his work at IBM during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Bob Bemer, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1920)
2004
Mattie Stepanek, American poet and author (born 1990)
Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek, was an American author and motivational speaker. He published seven books of poetry and essays on peace, several of…
Mattie Stepanek, American poet and author (born 1990)
2004
Ifigeneia Giannopoulou, Greek songwriter and author (born 1957)
Ifigeneia Giannopoulou was a Greek songwriter. She also wrote books for children. Giannopoulou worked with great names of Greek music.
Ifigeneia Giannopoulou, Greek songwriter and author (born 1957)
2004
Morton Coutts, New Zealand inventor (born 1904)
Morton William Coutts was a New Zealand inventor who revolutionised the science of brewing beer. He is best known for the continuous fermentation method.
Morton Coutts, New Zealand inventor (born 1904)