Date: August 17, 2004
Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. Date: November 7, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 2004 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2004South Korea…
The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced. Date: February 24, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 24 π Events on this day in 2004 π …
U.S. media release graphic photos of American soldiers committing war crimes against Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison. Date: April 30, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 30 π Events on this day in 2004 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2004NASA Spirit Rover Loses Contact Due to…
The HarvardβSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics announces the discovery of the universe's largest known diamond, white dwarf star BPM 37093. Astronomers named this star "Lucy" after The Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". Date: February 13, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 13 π Events on this day in…
A tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumps approximately 800 pounds of human waste onto a boat full of passengers. Date: August 8, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 8 π Events on this day in 2004 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2004Uzbekistan Airways Flight…
Beslan school siege results in over 330 fatalities, including 186 children. Date: September 3, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 3 π Events on this day in 2004 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2004New Zealand Tomb of the Unknown Warrior Dedicated at National War Memorial, November 11,…