Historical Events
- All passengers are killed when a helicopter crashes in the Aegean Sea. Passengers include Patriarch Peter VII of Alexandria and 16 others (including journalists and bishops of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria)
- US Open Women's Tennis: In an all-Russian final Svetlana Kuznetsova wins her first Grand Slam title; beats Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5
Famous Deaths
- David Mann, American graphic artist of biker culture, dies at 64
Fred Ebb (1928-2004)
American musical theater lyricist, with John Kander (Cabaret; Chicago; New York, New York; Funny Lady), dies of a heart attack at 76
- Patriarch Peter VII of Alexandria, Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, dies at 55
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About September 11, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
#1 Song: Goodies - 
#1 Song: My Place/Flap Your Wings - 
