Iraq Governing Council Signs New Constitution March 8, 2004
A new constitution is signed by Iraq's Governing Council. Date: March 8, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 8 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Al-Qaeda Ashoura Massacre in Iraq Kills 170, Wounds 500+ March 2, 2004
War in Iraq: Al-Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500. Date: March 2, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Shoko Asahara Sentenced to Death for Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack, February 27, 2004
Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, is sentenced to death for masterminding the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack. Date: February 27, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Abu Sayyaf SuperFerry Bombing Kills 100+ in Philippines February 27, 2004
A bombing of a SuperFerry by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines' worst terrorist attack kills more than 100 passengers. Date: February 27, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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6.3 Mw Al Hoceima Earthquake Strikes Northern Morocco, February 24, 2004
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 → 📅 Other events on February 24 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅…
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Nishapur Train Explosion Kills 295, Including Rescue Workers – February 18, 2004
Up to 295 people, 182 of which being rescue workers, die near Nishapur, Iran, when a runaway freight train carrying sulfur, petrol and fertilizer catches fire and explodes. Date: February 18, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Moscow Transvaal Water Park Roof Collapse Kills 28, Injures 193 – February 14, 2004
In a suburb of Moscow, Russia, the roof of the Transvaal water park collapses, killing more than 28 people, and wounding 193 others. Date: February 14, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Harvard-Smithsonian Announces Largest Known Diamond Star Discovery, February 13, 2004
The Harvard–Smithsonian 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 → 📅 Other events on February 13 📅 Events on this day in…
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San Francisco Issues Same-Sex Marriage Licenses February 12, 2004
The city of San Francisco begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in response to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom. Date: February 12, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 12 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Fokker 50 Crash Near Sharjah Kills 43, February 10, 2004
Forty-three people are killed and three are injured when a Fokker 50 crashes near Sharjah International Airport. Date: February 10, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 2004 📅 On This Day (Today)
