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, Malé.
- 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
- #1 Song: Slow Motion - Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim
- #1 Song: Thunderbirds/3am - Busted