Historical Events
Nobel Peace Prize
Kenyan Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace"
Martha Stewart Jailed
Martha Stewart begins 5 months incarcerated at Federal Prison Camp, Alderson for insider trading and obstruction of justice
Famous Weddings
- English actors Matthew Macfayden and Keeley Hawes marry
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Derrida, French philosopher (b. 1930)
- James Chace, American historian (b. 1931)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About October 8, 2004
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
#1 Song: Call On Me - Eric Prydz
