Historical Events
Sports History
NFL Draft: Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning first pick by San Diego Chargers
- United States lifts economic sanctions imposed on Libya 18 years ago, as reward for cooperation in eliminating weapons of mass destruction
Famous Weddings
Ali Landry & Mario Lopez
Model-actress Ali Landry (30) weds TV personality Mario Lopez (30) at the exclusive Las Alamandas resort outside Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau (35), 2nd son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands weds Mabel Wisse Smit (35) without formal permission of parliament; until his death in 2013
Famous Deaths
Estée Lauder (1906-2004)
American entrepreneur (Estée Lauder cosmetics), dies of cardiopulmonary arrest at 97
- Willie Watson, English cricket batsman (23 Tests, 2 x 100s) and soccer midfielder (4 caps; Sunderland), dies at 84
- Winson Hudson, American civil rights activist (rural Mississippi), dies at 87
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About April 24, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
#1 Song: F**K It (I Don't Want You Back) - Eamon
