What happened on Friday February 27, 2004?

Here's what happened on February 27, 2004:

• SuperFerry 14 bombing On February 27, 2004, the Philippine ferry MV SuperFerry 14 was bombed by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, resulting in the deaths of 116 people. The attack occurred near Corregidor Island, Manila Bay, during its voyage from Manila to Cagayan de Oro. The explosion, caused by a bomb concealed in a television set, led to a fire that engulfed the ship, causing it to sink. The Abu Sayyaf group claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the deadliest terrorist incident in Philippine history. source: en.wikipedia.org
• EU blocks Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft On February 27, 2004, the European Commission blocked Oracle's proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft, citing antitrust concerns. The decision was based on the potential for reduced competition in the enterprise software market, which could harm consumers and businesses. This move was a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of major tech mergers and acquisitions. source: reuters.com
• International Space Station crew conducts partial spacewalk On February 27, 2004, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) conducted a partial spacewalk to perform maintenance and upgrades. This activity was part of ongoing efforts to enhance the ISS's capabilities and ensure its operational readiness. The spacewalk was completed successfully, contributing to the station's long-term mission objectives. source: nasa.gov
• Arafat's Public Confrontation Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat publicly calls Fatah official Nasser Yousef a 'traitor' and aggressively throws a microphone at him during a heated exchange.
• Paul Sweezy Obituary Death of Paul Sweezy, prominent American economist and influential editor, who was a significant figure in Marxist economic thought.

Events in 2004

February 27, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 2004

February 27, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 27, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.46
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.80

Exchange Rates on February 27, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3366 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2609 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.669 GBP

February 27, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Louvieroise - Standard : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Bielefeld : 2 - 2
• Nurnberg - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Chateauroux - Amiens : 4 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Doncaster - Kidderminster : 5 - 0

February 27, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 58th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 2004 can also be written as 2/27/2004 in the US and as 27/2/2004 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 2004 in February 2004 calendar

Famous people died on February 27, 2004:

• Paul Sweezy

  Prominent American Marxist economist and co-founder of the influential Monthly Review journal, known for his critical analysis of capitalism...

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

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

February 27, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 2004 was Take Me To The Clouds Above by LMC vs U2, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

1. LMC vs U2 - Take Me To The Clouds Above
2. Kelis - Milkshake
3. Outkast - Hey Ya!
4. Sam & Mark - With A Little Help From My Friends / Measure Of A Man
5. Michelle - All This Time

February 27, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 2004 was Slow Jamz by Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

1. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
2. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
3. Ruben Studdard - Sorry 2004
4. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
5. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 27, 2004! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

February 27, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 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 February 27, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 01:30 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 2004

Your place in the Universe on February 27, 2004

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on February 27, 2004 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 8 days old,

or 1153 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8072 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 2004?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 27th 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 27, 2004.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.