What Happened on June 5, 2004

Historical Events

  • 136th Belmont: Edgar Prado aboard Birdstone wins in 2:27.50
  • French Open Women's Tennis: In an all-Russian final Anastasia Myskina wins her lone major title; beats Elena Dementieva 6-1, 6-2

Famous Weddings

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony

American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez (34) weds American salsa artist Marc Anthony (35) in Beverly Hills, California; divorce in 2014

Ilie Năstase

Romanian tennis player Ilie Năstase (57) weds (for 3rd time) Romanian fashion model Amalia Teodosescu (28); divorce in 2010


Famous Deaths

  • Iona Brown, British violinist and conductor, dies of cancer at 63

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)

40th US President (Republican: 1981-89) and actor (Bedtime for Bonzo), dies at 93


Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About June 5, 2004

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Burn - Usher
  • UK #1 Song: F.U.R.B (F U Right Back) - Frankee