Historical Events
- The Australian women's 4 x 100m freestyle relay team of Alice Mills, Lisbeth Lenton, Petria Thomas & Jodie Henry smash the world record to take gold in 3:35.94 at the Athens Olympics
Famous Birthdays
- Marsai Martin, American actress and producer (Black-ish), born in Plano, Texas
Famous Weddings
- "Dancing With The Stars" contestant and "Seinfeld" actor John O'Hurley (49) weds Lisa Mesloh at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, California
Josh Brolin
Actor Josh Brolin (36) weds actress Diane Lane (39) at his ninety-seven acre spread in San Luis Obispo, California
Famous Deaths
- Czesław Miłosz, Polish-American writer (Bells in Winter, Nobel 1980), dies at 93
- Eric Petrie, New Zealand cricket wicketkeeper (14 Tests, 25 dismissals, 1 x 50; Auckland, Northern Districts), dies at 77
- William David Ford, American politician (Rep-D-Michigan, 1965-95), dies at 77
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About August 14, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 8 months and 13 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
