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
Patriots Winning Streak
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 Birthdays
- Noah Schnapp, American actor (Stranger Things), born in New York City
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
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About October 3, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 6 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
