Historical Events
Event of Interest
Arabic news network, Al Jazeera broadcasts an excerpt from a video of Osama bin Laden in which the terrorist leader first admits direct responsibility for the September 11, 2001 attacks and references the 2004 U.S. presidential election
- In Rome, 25 European heads of state sign a Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
Famous Weddings
- "Jackass" member Chris Pontius (30) weds Claire Nolan in Malibu
Famous Deaths
- Alice, British Princess and Duchess of Gloucester, aunt of Elizabeth II, dies at 102
- Edward Oliver LeBlanc, Dominican politician, dies at 81
- Peter Twinn, English mathematician (b. 1916)
Vaughn Meader (1936-2004)
American comedian and musician, dies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at 68 (b. 1936)
- Washington Castro, Argentine cellist, conductor, composer, and pedagogue, dies at 95
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About October 29, 2004
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
- #1 Song: Call On Me - Eric Prydz