Historical Events
Nobel Prize
Kenyan Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace"
Film & TV History
Martha Stewart begins 5 months incarcerated at Federal Prison Camp, Alderson for insider trading and obstruction of justice
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Derrida, French philosopher (b. 1930)
- James Chace, American historian (b. 1931)
2004 Highlights
About October 8, 2004
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 3 months and 26 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
