Historical Events
- Final game in Montreal Expos team history is played in NYC against the Mets at Shea Stadium, an 8-1 defeat; Jamey Carroll scores the final Expos run and Endy Chavez is the last Expos batter
Sports History
New England Patriots win their 18th consecutive NFL game, beating Buffalo Bills, 31-17 at Ralph Wilson Stadium; Tom Brady 17-for-30 for 298 yards & 2 TDs
Baseball Record
Seattle Mariners Japanese right fielder Ichiro Suzuki adds 2 more singles in a 3-0 defeat to Texas, to finish the season with a MLB record 262 hits
- TV series "Desperate Housewives" starring Teri Hatcher and an ensemble cast premieres in the US on ABC
Famous Deaths
Janet Leigh (1927-2004)
American actress (Psycho), dies at 77
- John Cerutti, American baseball pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays) and broadcaster (Rogers Sportsnet), dies of ventricular arrhythmia at 44
About October 3, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
#1 Song: Call On Me - Eric Prydz
