Historical Events
- The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. (This was largely a symbolic event; actual construction would not start for several weeks)
- UEFA European Championship Final, Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal: In a huge upset Greece beats host nation Portugal, 1-0
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Orchards GC: Meg Mallon shoots final round 65 (−6) to win her second US title, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Annika Sörenstam of Sweden
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Roger Federer wins the second of 5 straight Wimbledon singles titles beating American Andy Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4
Famous Weddings
Dennis Quaid
American actor Dennis Quaid (50) weds real estate agent Kimberly Buffington (32) at his 500-acre Montana ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana; divorce in 2018
Famous Deaths
- Frank Robinson (Xylophone Man), an eccentric street entertainer in Nottingham, England (b. 1932)
- Jean-Marie Auberson, Swiss conductor, dies at 84
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About July 4, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Fantasia
#1 Song: Burn - Usher
