What happened on Saturday March 20, 2004?

About March 20th, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 20, 2004, the first anniversary of the Iraq War, global protests erupted in cities worldwide. Demonstrators called for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and criticized the war's justification. The protests reflected widespread public dissent over the conflict and its aftermath.
  • Day of the week: March 20th, 2004 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Yeah! by Usher
  • #1 UK song: Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper
  • Popular movie: Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi

More about March 20th, 2004? See below for more news and curiosities on March 20th, 2004.

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March 20, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 2004:

  • Global protests against Iraq War anniversary On March 20, 2004, the first anniversary of the Iraq War, global protests erupted in cities worldwide. Demonstrators called for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and criticized the war's justification. The protests reflected widespread public dissent over the conflict and its aftermath. source: theguardian.com
  • Violence in Kosovo On March 20, 2004, ethnic violence erupted in Kosovo, leading to the deaths of at least 19 people and the displacement of thousands. The unrest was sparked by inter-ethnic tensions between Albanians and Serbs. International peacekeepers struggled to control the situation, highlighting the fragile security environment in the region. source: bbc.com
  • Chen Shui-bian wins Taiwanese presidential election On March 20, 2004, Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was re-elected for a second term, defeating his main opponent, Lien Chan. The election was marked by controversy due to the shooting incident involving Chen and Vice President Annette Lu just days earlier. Despite the incident, Chen's victory underscored the public's support for his administration. source: nytimes.com
  • Stephen Harper Leads Conservative Party of Canada Stephen Harper became the inaugural leader of the newly formed Conservative Party of Canada, marking a significant moment in Canadian political history by uniting conservative political factions.
  • Death of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands Queen Juliana of the Netherlands passed away at the age of 94, marking the end of an era for the Dutch royal family. She was a significant figure in Dutch history, known for her compassionate leadership and social welfare advocacy during her reign.
  • Methodist Church Acquits Lesbian Minister A church jury in Bothell, Washington, made a progressive decision by acquitting a lesbian minister of violating church rules, reflecting evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ clergy.
  • Christopher Eccleston to Play Doctor Who The BBC announced Christopher Eccleston would star in the highly anticipated revival of the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who, set to return to television in 2005.

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March 20, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 20, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Milan - Parma : 3 - 1
  • Udinese - Juventus : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Gent : 0 - 1
  • Charleroi - Westerlo : 3 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Heusden Zolder : 3 - 0
  • Genk - Louvieroise : 1 - 1
  • Germinal - Anderlecht : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0
  • FC Koln - Stuttgart : 2 - 2
  • Hansa Rostock - Leverkusen : 0 - 2
  • Hertha - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Bochum : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Real Madrid : 4 - 2
  • Ath Madrid - Betis : 2 - 1
  • La Coruna - Murcia : 1 - 0
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What day of the week was March 20, 2004?


March 20, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 80th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2004 can also be written as 3/20/2004 in the US and as 20/3/2004 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2004 in March 2004 calendar

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March 20, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 2004:

  • Pierre Sévigny
    Pierre Sévigny

    Canadian military officer and politician who served in World War II and later became a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics.

  • Giuliana dei Paesi Bassi
    Giuliana dei Paesi Bassi
  • Chosuke Ikariya
    Chosuke Ikariya
  • Juliana of the Netherlands (b. 1909)
    Juliana of the Netherlands (b. 1909)

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March 20, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

  1. - Yeah! youtube
  2. - One Call Away youtube
  3. - Slow Jamz youtube
  4. - Tipsy youtube
  5. - Hotel youtube

March 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 2004 was Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

  1. - Cha Cha Slide youtube
  2. - Toxic youtube
  3. - Mysterious Girl youtube
  4. - Thank You youtube
  5. - Yeah! youtube

March 20, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

  1. - Yeah!
  2. - Sorry 2004
  3. - Splash Waterfalls
  4. - One Call Away
  5. - Slow Jamz
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March 20, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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March 20, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 07:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 06, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 2004.

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How old is someone born on March 20, 2004?


Someone born on March 20, 2004 is:

22 years and 15 days old,

or 264 months and 15 days old,

or 1150 weeks

or 8050 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 2004?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 20th 2027.

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