Historical Events
- 54th Berlin International Film Festival: "Head-On" wins the Golden Bear
- Rebels from the Revolutionary Artibonite Resistance Front capture the city of Gonaïves, starting the 2004 Haiti rebellion
- Twenty-three Chinese people drown when a group of 35 cockle-pickers are trapped by rising tides in Morecambe Bay, England. Twenty-one bodies are recovered.
Famous Deaths
- Harry West, Irish politician, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (1974-79), dies at 86
- John Hench, American animator (b. 1908)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About February 5, 2004
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
#1 Song: Take Me To The Clouds Above - Lmc V U2
