2004
The first Venus Transit in well over a century takes place, the previous one being in 1882
The first Venus Transit in well over a century takes place, the previous one being in 1882
2004 in History
44 events found for 2004
2004
Cassini–Huygens makes its closest flyby of the Saturn moon Phoebe
Cassini–Huygens makes its closest flyby of the Saturn moon Phoebe
2004
SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately funded spaceplane to achieve spaceflight
SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately funded spaceplane to achieve spaceflight
2004
In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional
In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional
2004
Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the
Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the
2004
Saturn orbit insertion of Cassini–Huygens begins at 01:12 UTC and ends at 02:48 UTC.
Saturn orbit insertion of Cassini–Huygens begins at 01:12 UTC and ends at 02:48 UTC.
2004
The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
2004
Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
2004
The first direct Indonesian presidential election is held.
The first direct Indonesian presidential election is held.
2004
The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence,…
The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence,…
2004
Millennium Park, considered Chicago's first and most ambitious early 21st-century architectural project, is opened to…
Millennium Park, considered Chicago's first and most ambitious early 21st-century architectural project, is opened to…
2004
A supermarket fire kills 424 people and injures 360 others in Asunción, Paraguay.
A supermarket fire kills 424 people and injures 360 others in Asunción, Paraguay.
2004
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.
2004
A tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumps approximately 800 pounds of human waste onto a boat full of…
A tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumps approximately 800 pounds of human waste onto a boat full of…
2004
One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi.
One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi.
2004
The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Bože pravde becomes the new anthem…
The National Assembly of Serbia unanimously adopts new state symbols for Serbia: Bože pravde becomes the new anthem…
2004
Google Inc. has its initial public offering on Nasdaq.
Google Inc. has its initial public offering on Nasdaq.
2004
Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway.
Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway.
2004
Ninety passengers die after two airliners explode after flying out of Domodedovo International Airport, near Moscow.…
Ninety passengers die after two airliners explode after flying out of Domodedovo International Airport, near Moscow.…
2004
The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia,…
The Beslan school siege begins when armed terrorists take schoolchildren and school staff hostage in North Ossetia,…