What Happened on August 13, 2004

Historical Events

  • 156 Congolese Tutsi refugees massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi
  • 28th Olympic Games opens at Athens, Greece
  • Black Friday crackdown by NSS on a peaceful protest in the capital city of Maldives, MalĂ©.
  • Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 storm, strikes Punta Gorda, Florida and devastates the surrounding area.

Famous Deaths

  • Julia Child, American chef, author and television personality (The French Chef), dies at 91
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About August 13, 2004

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Slow Motion - Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim
  • UK #1 Song: Thunderbirds/3am - Busted