Historical Events
- American Samoa joins the North American Numbering Plan
Baseball Record
Jeff Kent becomes all-time home run leader for MLB 2nd basemen when he hits 2 in Astros' 9-3 win v Rockies; 302 overall HR to break Ryne Sandberg's major league record established in 1997
- Montreal Expos earn the last win in the franchise's MLB history, beating New York Mets, 6 - 3 at Shea Stadium; Brad Wilkerson hits the Expos' final home run in 9th inning, his 32nd of the year
Famous Weddings
Katey Sagal
"Married ... With Children" actress Katey Sagal (50) weds "The Shield" writer Kurt Sutter (42) in Los Feliz, California
Billy Joel
"Piano Man" singer-songwriter Billy Joel (55) weds American television food critic and chef Katie Lee (23) at 15-acre waterfront estate in Centre Island, New York; divorce 2009
About October 2, 2004
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
#1 Song: Call On Me - Eric Prydz
