Historical Events
Sports History
Indianapolis Colts sign quarterback Peyton Manning to a 7-year, $98 million deal with a $34.5 million signing bonus; largest package to date in the NFL
- Pittsburgh Penguins end their NHL record 14-game home losing streak when they tie the visiting New York Islanders, 3-3
- Rosetta space probe is launched by the European Space Agency to study comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko with Philae lander module aboard
- Saint Joseph's Hawks finish their college basketball season with an 82-50 win over St. Bonaventure; Hawks undefeated with a perfect 27-0 record in A-10 East Conference
- Voters in the U.S. state of Georgia vote on a referendum concerning its Confederacy-derived flag.
- War in Iraq: Al Qaeda carries out the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq, killing 170 and wounding over 500
Famous Deaths
- Marge Schott, American MLB owner (Cincinnati Reds), dies of pneumonia at 75
- Mercedes McCambridge, American actress (All the King's Men, The Exorcist, Giant), dies at 87
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About March 2, 2004
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
#1 Song: Mysterious Girl - Peter Andre Ft. Bubbler Ranx
