What happened on Tuesday March 02, 2004?

Here's what happened on March 02, 2004:

• Ashoura Massacre in Iraq On March 2, 2004, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks targeted Shiite Muslim worshippers in Karbala and Baghdad during the Ashoura festival, resulting in at least 143 deaths and over 200 injuries. The attacks involved suicide bombers and planted explosives, marking one of the deadliest days in Iraq since the end of major combat operations. source: ksl.com
• John Kerry wins Super Tuesday primaries On March 2, 2004, Senator John Kerry secured victories in multiple Super Tuesday primaries, solidifying his position as the leading candidate in the Democratic presidential race. His success in these key states demonstrated strong support among Democratic voters and positioned him as a formidable contender for the nomination. source: cnn.com
• WorldCom accounting scandal indictment On March 2, 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of WorldCom executives in connection with a massive accounting scandal. The charges included securities fraud, conspiracy, and false statements, related to the company's inflation of its financial statements by billions of dollars. This case was one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in U.S. history. source: nytimes.com
• Same-Sex Marriage Legal Challenges In a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ rights, Jason West, mayor of New Paltz, New York, faced 19 criminal charges for solemnizing same-sex marriages. Multnomah County in Oregon also prepared to legalize same-sex marriages.
• Rosetta Space Probe Launch The European Space Agency successfully launched the Rosetta space probe aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, embarking on a groundbreaking mission to investigate comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
• Death of Mercedes McCambridge Mercedes McCambridge, a renowned American actress, passed away. She was a notable figure in the entertainment industry, known for her distinctive voice and powerful performances.

Events in 2004

March 02, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 2004

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March 02, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 02, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $24.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.93
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $97.60

Exchange Rates on March 02, 2004:

• 1 USD = 110.04 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3418 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2948 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.6 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6637 GBP

March 02, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - West Ham : 1 - 1
• Cardiff - Coventry : 0 - 1
• Falkirk - Inverness C : 2 - 1
• Norwich - West Brom : 0 - 0
• Preston - Reading : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Hamilton : 3 - 0
• Barnsley - Peterboro : 0 - 1
• Brighton - Brentford : 1 - 0
• Bristol City - Wycombe : 1 - 1
• Colchester - Stockport : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Swansea : 0 - 1
• East Stirling - Queens Park : 2 - 4
• Gretna - Stirling : 1 - 0
• Huddersfield - Yeovil : 3 - 1
• Kidderminster - Northampton : 2 - 1

March 02, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 62nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 2004 can also be written as 3/2/2004 in the US and as 2/3/2004 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 2004 in March 2004 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 2004:

• Mercedes McCambridge

  Mercedes McCambridge was an Academy Award-winning American actress known for her powerful performances in film, radio, and television. Renowned for her distinctive voice and emotional intensity, she made significant contributions to both the Golden Age of Hollywood and American radio drama. [bio]

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Twista - Slow Jamz
3. OutKast - The Way You Move
4. Chingy - One Call Away
5. Beyonce - Me, Myself & I

March 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 2004 was Toxic by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Britney Spears - Toxic
2. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
3. Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
4. George Michael - Amazing
5. Kylie Minogue - Red Blooded Woman

March 02, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
3. Ruben Studdard - Sorry 2004
4. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
5. Ludacris - Splash Waterfalls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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March 02, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 2004 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 02, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 04:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 06, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Mar 06, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 2004

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Someone born on March 02, 2004 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 3 days old,

or 1152 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8069 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 2004?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 2nd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 02, 2004.

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