Historical Events in 2004

19 curated events dated to this year, and 3 musicalized poets on V2Melody were alive then.

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Indian Ocean tsunami devastates coastal communities

On 26 December 2004, a massive undersea earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami across the Indian Ocean. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Th…
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Crosses Fourteen Countries

On 26 December 2004, a massive undersea earthquake off Sumatra generated a tsunami across the Indian Ocean. Waves struck Indonesia, Sri Lan…
Cassini-Huygens at Saturn

After a seven-year journey, NASA's Cassini spacecraft entered Saturn's orbit in July 2004, beginning a thirteen-year study of the planet, i…
Facebook Public Launch

Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, initially restricting membership to c…
Synthesis of Graphene

In 2004, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov successfully isolated single-layer graphene using a simple method involving scotch tape. This…
WHO releases global strategy on diet, physical activity, and health

In May 2004, the World Health Organization adopted a Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health at its annual assembly in Geneva…
First Image of Exoplanet

In 2004, astronomers captured the first direct image of an exoplanet, specifically 2M1207b, which orbits a brown dwarf. This groundbreaking…
Genetic Sequencing of Chicken Genome

In 2004, the complete genetic sequencing of the chicken genome was achieved, marking a significant milestone in agricultural science. This…
Madrid Train Bombings

The Madrid train bombings in 2004 were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that targeted commuter trains, resulting in the deaths of…
Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity

NASA's landing of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars in January 2004 marked a significant milestone in planetary exploration. These…
Northern Ireland Bank Robbery

In December 2004, the Northern Bank in Belfast was robbed of £26.5 million, one of the largest bank robberies in British history. The robb…
Social media platforms rise (MySpace, Facebook)

In the mid-2000s, the rise of social media platforms such as MySpace (launched 2003) and Facebook (2004) transformed how poetry was shared…
SpaceShipOne Wins Ansari X Prize

In 2004, SpaceShipOne made history by completing the first privately funded human spaceflights, winning the Ansari X Prize. This achievemen…
Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer

In 2004, NASA launched the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer satellite, designed for rapid detection and localization of powerful cosmic gamma…
Avian Influenza Outbreaks Impact Global Trade

In 2004, major outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza significantly impacted global trade, leading to widespread culling of poultry and the impl…
Extinction of the Po'ouli Honeycreeper

In 2004, the extinction of the Po'ouli honeycreeper was confirmed, marking a tragic loss for biodiversity in Hawaii. Habitat degradation an…
Curse of the Bambino Broken by Red Sox

In 2004, the Boston Red Sox broke the 'Curse of the Bambino' by winning the World Series after an 86-year championship drought. This victor…
Fish Rain in Knighton, Wales

In 2004, fish rained down on the Welsh town of Knighton, as reported by the BBC, startling residents and adding to the long history of anim…
Flickr and photo-sharing for visual poetry

Flickr launched in 2004 and became an early and influential photo-sharing community, allowing photographers and artists to post images, add…

Poets alive in 2004

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Credo Mutwa
Age 83 · 1 musicalized
Elizabeth Devereux
Age 70 · 2 musicalized
Rose Milligan
Age 66 · 1 musicalized

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