What Happened on October 23, 2004

Historical Events

  • 16th College Football Holy War: Boston College beats Notre Dame 24-23 in South Bend
  • A powerful earthquake and its aftershocks hit Niigata prefecture, northern Japan, killing 35 people, injuring 2,200, and leaving 85,000 homeless or evacuated.

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Toner Cone, American pianist, composer and pedagogue, dies at 87
  • Robert Merrill [Moishe Miller], American operatic baritone (NY Metropolitan Opera, 1945-76), and actor, dies at 87
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About October 23, 2004

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Goodies - Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo
  • UK #1 Song: Call On Me - Eric Prydz