The 2004 United States presidential election is held. The United States re-elects George W. Bush of the Republican Party to a second term as President of the United States, defeating John Kerry. 11 American states ban gay marriage.
What happened in the UK in 2004?
15 December – David Blunkett resigns as Home Secretary after three-and-a-half years in the role. 26 December – Several 150 British people are among thousands of people killed by the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in across the South and Southeast Asia during a Christmas holiday and Boxing Day celebration.
What bad stuff happened in 2004?
The following are the top 10 world news events in the year 2004 selected by Xinhua:
- Bird flu plagues 10 countries and regions in Asia.
- NASA rovers Opportunity, Spirit arrive on Mars.
- Deadly terror attacks intensified in some countries.
- US abuse of Iraqi POWs shocks the world.
- The European Union embraces 10 new members.
What was popular 2005?
Here are the top grossing movies of the year:
- 1: “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”
- 2: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
- 3: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
- 4: “War of the Worlds”
- 5: “King Kong”
- 6: “Wedding Crashers”
- 7: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
What bad happened in 2004?
Who was in power in 2004 UK?
Tony Blair
| The Right Honourable Tony Blair | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Margaret Beckett |
| Succeeded by | John Major |
| Leader of the Labour Party | |
| In office 21 July 1994 – 24 June 2007 |
What was the most eventful year in history?
What was the most eventful year in all of history? 1945.
What was 2005 known for?
2005 was designated as the International Year for Sport and Physical Education and the International Year of Microcredit. 2005 was also the end of the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People (1995–2005)…
What was big 2005?
Events 2005
- Live 8 benefit concerts. The Live 8 benefit concerts are held during July.
- Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina strikes the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coastal areas.
- Cosmos 1 Mission. The launch of the unmanned Cosmos 1 failed during June.
- United States.
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- 43rd President.
- Kyoto Protocol.
- Liberia.
