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Contents 1 Events 2 2004 Summer Olympics 3 Athletics 3.1 Cross-country running 3.2 Track 3.3 Marathon 3.3.1 International Races 3.3.2 National Champions 4 Auto Racing 5 Baseball 6 Basketball 7 Boxing 8 Cricket 9 Curling 10 Cycling 10.1 Road Cycling 10.2 Cyclo-cross 11 Field Hockey 11.1 World Competitions 11.2 Regional Competitions 12 Figure skating 13 Football (American) 14 Football (Australian rules) 15 Football (Canadian) 16 Football (rugby league) 17 Football (Rugby Union) 18 Football (Soccer) 19 Gaelic Athletic Association 20 Gliding 21 Golf 22 Handball 22.1 Men's Competition 22.2 Women's Competition 23 Harness Racing 24 Thoroughbred Horse Racing 24.1 Flat races 24.2 Steeplechases 25 Ice Hockey 26 Kabaddi 27 Lacrosse 28 Luge 29 Orienteering 30 Netball 31 Radiosport 32 Skiing & Snowboarding 33 Snooker 34 Speed skating 34.1 Long track speed skating 34.2 Short track speed skating 35 Swimming 35.1 International tournaments 35.2 Records 36 Tennis 37 Volleyball 38 Water polo 38.1 Men's Competition 38.2 Women's Competition 39 Floorball (Unihockey) 40 Multi-sport events 41 Awards 42 Deaths 42.1 January-February 42.2 March-April 42.3 May-June 42.4 July-August 42.5 September-October 42.6 November-December

Events

On January 28, International Olympic Committee Vice-President Kim Un-yong is arrested on charges of corruption in Seoul. This page indexes the individual year in sports pages Artistic gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Feng Jing, China Athletics For an extensive coverage see 2002 in athletics (track and field Marathon International Artistic gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champions Paul Hamm, USA, Athletics (track and field For an extensive coverage see 2005 in athletics (track and field Track Athletics (track and field For an extensive coverage see 2006 in athletics (track and field Track News by date January 1 - College Football - In a game The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The 22nd century of the Common Era will span the years 2101&ndash2200 of the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 The 2010s Decade is a period of 10 years that will begin on January 1, 2010 and will end on December 31, 2019. The 2020s is the 3rd decade of the 21st century of the Anno Domini ( common) era The 2030s will begin on January 1, 2030 and end on December 31, 2039. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted __FORCETOC__ For the Vice President of the United States, their roles and other information see Vice President of the United States. Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. Prosecutors arrest Kim minutes after an arrest warrant is issued by the Seoul District Court, and the 72-year-old was put behind bars after his pre-trial detention was approved.

On April 27, the International Olympic Committee takes out insurance in case the Athens Olympic Games are canceled due to terrorism or natural disasters. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion A natural disaster is the consequence of a Natural hazard (eg

On May 18, the International Olympic Committee announced the list of cities accepted as candidates to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. 2012 ( MMXII) will be a Leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games The five candidate cities are Paris, New York, Moscow, London and Madrid. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain.

2004 Summer Olympics

The 2004 Olympics opened in Athens, Greece on August 13. The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar.

Main article: 2004 Summer Olympics medal count

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	36	39	27	102
2	China	32	17	14	63
3	Russia	27	27	38	92
4	Australia	17	16	16	49
5	Japan	16	9	12	37

Athletics

For an extensive coverage see 2004 in athletics (track and field)

Cross-country running

• • January 3 - Winners from the 2004 Great Winter Run X-country race at Newcastle, England:
    • Women's 6. The United States was represented at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, by the United States Olympic Committee China competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Russia at the 2004 Summer Olympics was represented by the Russian Olympic Committee (abbreviated ROC) Australia competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece with 482 competitors which was the second largest Olympic Japan competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. This page shows the main events during the 2004 year in Athletics (track and field throughout the world Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 3 km: Tirunesh Dibada, Ethiopia 21:01
    • Men's 8. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page 0 km: Sileshi Sihine, Ethiopia 26:15

Track

• United States Olympic Track and Field trials, Sacramento, California:
  • July 10 - Marion Jones finishes fourth in the qualifying for the 100 meter dash, and therefore fails to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics in that event. Sileshi Sihine (born January 29, 1983 in Sheno) is an Ethiopian long-distance athlete The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson (born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles California) is a former world champion American The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated (Jones did qualify for the Olympics in the long jump. The long jump is an Athletics (track and field event in which athletes combine speed strength and agility in an attempt to leap as far from the take-off point as possible )
  • July 11 - Tim Montgomery, current world record holder in the men's 100 meter run, fails to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics, finishing 7th out of 8 competitors in the trials finals. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Timothy Montgomery (born January 25, 1975) is a former American athlete. A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline usually a Sports event The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated

Marathon

International Races

• April 4 — Rotterdam Marathon, Netherlands
  • Men's Winner: Felix Limo (KEN) 2:06:14
  • Women's Winner: Zhor El Kamch (MAR) 2:26:10

• April 18 — London Marathon, United Kingdom
  • Men's Winner: Evans Rutto (KEN) 2:06:18
  • Women's Winner: Margaret Okayo (KEN) 2:22:35

• April 19 — Boston Marathon, United States
  • Men's Winner: Timothy Cherigat (KEN) 2:10:37
  • Women's Winner: Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 2:24:27

• May 16 — Enschede Marathon, Netherlands
  • Men's Winner: Girma Tolla (ETH) 2:10:33
  • Women's Winner: Nadezhda Wijenberg (NED) 2:31:23

• August 22 — Olympic Marathon, Athens, Greece
  • Women's Winner: Mizuki Noguchi (JPN) 2:26:20

• August 29 — Olympic Marathon, Athens, Greece
  • Men's Winner: Stefano Baldini (ITA) 2:10:55

• November 7 — New York City Marathon, United States
  • Men's Winner: Hendrik Ramaala (RSA) 2:09:28
  • Women's Winner:Paula Radcliffe (GBR) 2:23:10

• December 5 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan
  • Men's Winner: Tsuyoshi Ogata (JPN) 2:09:10

National Champions

• April 4 — Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Men's Winner: Luc Krotwaar — 2:11:56
  • Women's Winner: Nadezhda Wijenberg — 2:38:38

• April 18 — London, England
  • Men's Winner: Jonathan Brown — 2:13:39
  • Women's Winner: Birhan Dagne — 2:34:45

• May 30 — Ottawa, Canada
  • Men's Winner: Matthew McInnes — 2:18:52
  • Women's Winner: Nicole Stevenson — 2:34:45

• July 4 — Turku, Finland
  • Men's Winner: Petri Saavalainen — 2:24:22
  • Women's Winner: Marjaana Lahti — 2:55:38

• September 12 — Sydney, Australia
  • Men's Winner: Daniel Green — 2:23:06
  • Women's Winner: Jenny Wickman — 2:55:09

• October 3 — Budapest, Hungary
  • Men's Winner: Roland Ádók — 2:26:34
  • Women's Winner: Simona Staicu — 2:38:17

Auto Racing

• Stock car racing (NASCAR):
  • February 15 - Daytona 500: won by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  • November 21st - Kurt Busch wins the 2004 Nextel Cup at the conclusion of a ten-race "playoff" by seven points. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. The Rotterdam Marathon is an annual Marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands since 1981 The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Felix Limo (born August 22, 1980) is a Kenyan distance runner who specializes in the Marathon. Zhor El Kamch (زهور الكمش (born 15 March 1973 in Tiflet) is a Moroccan long-distance runner Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The London Marathon is a popular road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981 usually in April The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Evans Rutto (born April 8 1978 in Marakwet District) is a Kenyan athlete who won the 2003 Chicago Marathon with debutant world record Margaret Okayo (born May 30, 1976 in Masaba, Kisii District) is a successful marathon runner from Kenya. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Timothy Cherigat (born December 29, 1976 in Chekorio) is a Long-distance runner from Kenya, who was the winner of the 108th Catherine Ndereba (born July 21, 1972) is a world class Kenyan marathon runner. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The Enschede Marathon is an annual Marathon race held in the city of Enschede, Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Girma Tolla (born 13 October 1975) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the Marathon race, having previously concentrated on Nadezhda Wijenberg (born Nadezhda Alexeevna Ilyina on April 2, 1964 in Verknaja Jandoba) is a Long-distance runner from Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The Women's marathon event at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in August 22, 2004 in the streets of Athens, Greece. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Mizuki Noguchi ( Japanese: 野口みずき, born July 3, 1978) is a long-distance athlete ( Track and field) from Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) The men's Marathon event at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in August 29, 2004 in the streets of Athens, Greece. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Stefano Baldini (born May 25, 1971 in Castelnovo di Sotto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) is an Italian athlete Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat The New York City Marathon ( ING New York City Marathon for Sponsorship reasons is a major annual marathon (42 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hendrik Ramaala (born 2 February 1972 in GaMalepo, Pietersburg) is a South African long-distance runner the winner of the 2004 New York Paula Jane Radcliffe MBE (born on 17 December, 1973 in Davenham, Cheshire, England) is a British Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan, is a prominent international marathon race established in 1947 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Japanese long-distance athlete competing mainly in the marathon. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Rotterdam (pronounced) is the 2nd-largest City by population in the Netherlands, located in the province of The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Luc Krotwaar (born January 25 1968 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant) is a Dutch long-distance runner who is Nicknamed 'The Nadezhda Wijenberg (born Nadezhda Alexeevna Ilyina on April 2, 1964 in Verknaja Jandoba) is a Long-distance runner from Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Turku, in Swedish Åbo ( pronounced,) is a city and the original capital of Finland on the southwest coast of Finland at the Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Budapest ( also /ˈbʊ-/) is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary it serves as the country's principal Political, Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. Ralph Dale Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Kurt Thomas Busch (born August 4, 1978 in Las Vegas Nevada) is a professional American Race car driver
• Indy Racing League:
  • May 30 - Indianapolis 500: won by Buddy Rice
• Formula One:
  • August 15 - Ferrari clinch Formula One constructors title
  • August 29 - Michael Schumacher clinches seventh Formula One title
• 24 hours of Le Mans
  • June - Tom Kristensen / Rinaldo Capello / Seiji Ara driving an Audi R8 with Audi Sport Japan Team Goh win the LMP1 class and overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an Auto racing driver in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Scuderia Ferrari is the name for the Gestione Sportiva the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Michael Schumacher (German pronunciation;) (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany) is a former Formula The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, Tom Kristensen (born July 7 1967 in Hobro) is a Danish racing driver. Rinaldo Capello (born June 17th 1964 in Asti, Italy) also known as Dindo Capello, is an Italian Endurance racing driver Seiji Ara (荒 聖治 Ara Seiji (born May 5, 1974 in Chiba, Japan) is a Race car driver. The Audi R8 is a sports-prototype race car introduced in 2000 for Sports car racing as a redevelopment of their Audi R8R (open top LMP) and
    • The LMP2 category was won by the #32 Interport Racing Lola with drivers Bill Binnie, Clint Field, and Rick Sutherland. Lola Racing Cars (also Lola Cars International) is a Racing car Engineering company founded in 1961 by Eric Broadley and based in Huntingdon
    • The GTS category was won by the #65 Chevrolet Corvette with drivers Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta, and Jan Magnussen. The Chevrolet Corvette is a Sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953 Oliver Benjamin Gavin (born 29 September, 1972 in Huntingdon) to Michael and Deborah is a British racing driver Olivier Beretta (born in Monte Carlo, November 23, 1969) is a Racing driver from Monaco who raced in Formula One in 1994 Jan Magnussen (born July 4 1973 in Roskilde) is a race car driver from Denmark and a GM factory driver
    • The GT category was won by the #90 White Lightning Porsche with drivers Sascha Maassen, Jörg Bergmeister, and Patrick Long. Porsche SE or Porsche ( German, ˈpɔɹʃə is a German manufacturer of automobiles which is majority-owned by the Porsche and Piëch Sascha Maassen (Sascha Maaßen born September 28, 1969, in Aachen, Germany) is a veteran sports car Jörg Bergmeister (born February 13, 1976 in Leverkusen) is a race car driver from Germany. Patrick Long (born July 28, 1981, in Thousand Oaks California) is a professional race car driver
• V8 Supercar:
  • March - Marcos Ambrose (Ford Falcon) won Adelaide 500
  • November - Andrews Jones (Ford Falcon) won V8 Development (level two) Series
  • October 10 - Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly (Holden Commodore) won Bathurst 1000
  • September - Marcos Ambrose (Ford Falcon) won V8 Championship Series
• Formula 3000:
  • Vitantonio Liuzzi wins the title by comfortable margin;; championship is replaced by GP2 for the new year
• Superfund Euro 3000 Series
  • champion - Nicky Pastorelli of The Netherlands
• Asian Formula 3
  • Inaugural season of the Asian Formula Three Championship. V8 Supercars is a Touring car racing category operated under the regulations of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA The Ford Falcon is a Full-size car which has been manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960 The Ford Falcon is a Full-size car which has been manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960 Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Holden Commodore is an Automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM in Australia and formerly in New Zealand The Bathurst 1000 (currently officially known as the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit The Ford Falcon is a Full-size car which has been manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960 Vitantonio "Tonio" Liuzzi (born 6 August 1981 in Locorotondo) is an Italian Formula One test driver for the Force For the article about the Asian version of the GP2 series see GP2 Asia Series. Nicky Pastorelli is a Dutch race car driver He raced a partial season in Champ Car for Rocketsports in 2006 The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Asian Formula Three Championship is a single-seater racing series based in South East Asia.

Baseball

Main article: 2004 in baseball

• June 27 College World Series: Cal State Fullerton wins the NCAA College World Series, defeating Texas 3-2 to win the best-of-three championship series 2-0. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden The 2004 College World Series was held June 18 through 28, 2004 in Omaha Nebraska. California State University Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is currently the largest California State The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The College World Series or CWS is a Baseball Tournament held in Omaha Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball

• July 4: Éric Gagné's consecutive saves streak ended at 84 in a 6-5 Los Angeles Dodgers victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

• July 10: Barry Bonds breaks his own record for intentional walks received in a season; amazingly, he broke the former full-season record of 68 set in 2002 before the All-Star break. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Éric Serge Gagné ( IPA:) (born January 7 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. A base on balls ( BB) is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in Baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League After three intentional walks in a 3-1 San Francisco Giants win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, his total stood at 71. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. He would end the season with 120.

• August 8: At Comerica Park, Boston Red Sox outslugged the Detroit Tigers 11-9, despite knuckle baller Tim Wakefield giving up a record six home runs. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA A knuckleball (or knuckler for short is a Baseball pitch with an erratic unpredictable motion Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a Right-handed Knuckleball Pitcher

• August 31: The Cleveland Indians win a 22-0 rout of the New York Yankees, who endured the worst shutout loss in league history. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

• September 17: At San Francisco, Barry Bonds became just the third player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Bonds joined the select company of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) with his historic blast off San Diego Padres Jake Peavy in the third inning. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting

• September 17: At Seattle, Ichiro Suzuki hits his 199th single of the season, breaking the major league baseball record of 198, set by Lloyd Waner in 1927. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners Lloyd James Waner ( March 16, 1906 - July 22, 1982) was a Major League Baseball player Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

• September 29: Major League Baseball announces that the Montreal Expos will be moved to the Washington, DC area for the 2005 season. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

• October 1: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners gets two base hits to break the 83-year-old record for most hits in a single season. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The previous record, held by George Sisler, was 257 hits in a season. For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K

• October 20: The Boston Red Sox win the ALCS, coming back from 0-3 in the best-of-seven series against the New York Yankees. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

• October 26: Seibu Lions PL defeats Chunichi Dragons CL, 4 games to 3 in the Japan Series. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The are a Professional baseball team in Japan 's Pacific League. The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. or is a seven-game championship played by the teams of Japan 's two professional baseball leagues (the Central League and Pacific League)

• October 27: The Boston Red Sox sweep the St. Louis Cardinals, four games to none, to win the World Series for the first time in 86 years. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.

See also 2004 in baseball

Basketball

• NBA Finals: The Detroit Pistons, in a major upset, defeat the heavily-favored Los Angeles Lakers, 4 games to 1. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The 2004 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2003–04 National Basketball Association season. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA team based in Los Angeles, California. It is the Pistons first NBA title in fourteen years.

• November 19 - A game between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers is called with less than a minute remaining after a fight between opposing players turns into a far more massive brawl between Pacers players and Pistons supporters. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land For more details on the brawl and its aftermath, see Pacers-Pistons brawl. The Pacers-Pistons brawl (also known as The Malice at the Palace and The Basketbrawl) was an altercation that occurred in a National Basketball Association

• The Los Angeles Lakers dynasty is dismantled, after Shaquille O'Neal is traded to the Miami Heat, Phil Jackson retires, and many role players either sign with other teams (such as Derek Fisher) or retire (such as Rick Fox). Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6 1972 frequently referred to simply as " Shaq " is an African American Professional basketball The Miami Heat (often referred to simply as the Heat, including in some official team publications with HEAT in all capital letters are a professional Basketball Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17 1945 in Deer Lodge, Montana) is a retired American Basketball player and current coach of the Derek Lamar Fisher (born August 9 1974 is an American professional Basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Ulrich Alexander "Rick" Fox (born July 24 1969 is a Canadian television actor and retired professional Basketball player

• NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
  • The UConn Huskies win 82-73 over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the The University of Connecticut ( Connecticut or UConn) is the State of Connecticut 's Land-grant university. The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, or Tech, is a public, Coeducational Research university in UConn's Emeka Okafor is named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor, abbreviated as Emeka Okafor (born September 28 1982 is an American professional Basketball player playing at power The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the

• NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
  • The UConn Huskies defeat the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, 70-61, making UConn the first school to win both the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball championships in the same season. The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual Basketball tournament for women The University of Connecticut ( Connecticut or UConn) is the State of Connecticut 's Land-grant university. The University of Tennessee (also known as UT) sometimes called the University of Tennessee Knoxville ( UT Knoxville, or UTK) is the flagship A Division II school, Central Missouri State, was the first to accomplish this double in 1984. The University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) is a four-year public institution in Warrensburg Missouri. UConn's Diana Taurasi is named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Diana Lurena Taurasi (born June 11, 1982 in Chino California) is a professional Basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual Basketball tournament for women

• August 25- The Puerto Rican National Basketball Team defeats the United States' Dream Team 92-73 on the opening game if the 2004 Summer Olympics. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the The Puerto Rican national basketball team (or Puerto Rican national basketball selection) is the men's side that represents Puerto Rico in international Basketball The United States men's national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international men's Basketball. The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated This marked the first time the Dream Team lost an Olympic Game.

• Euroleague: Maccabi Tel-Aviv of Israel wins the final 118-74 over Fortitudo Bologna of Italy. EuroLeague WomenThe Euroleague (EL is one of the professional Basketball competitions in Europe, with teams from thirteen different European countries Maccabi "Electra" Tel Aviv (מכבי "אלקטרה" תל-אביב is a professional Basketball team based in Tel Aviv, playing in the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna is a prominent Italian League professional Basketball club that is based in Bologna. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
• ULEB Cup: Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel wins the title after winning Real Madrid in the final. Hapoel Jerusalem is a sport organization in Jerusalem, Israel as a local branch of the Hapoel movement
• Chinese Basketball Association finals: Guangdong Southern Tigers defeat Bayi Rockets, 3 games to 1. The Chinese Basketball Association ( CBA; Chinese 中国男子篮球职业联赛 is the premier professional Basketball league in China. Guangdong Winnerway (Hongyuan Southern Tigers (广东宏远宝玛仕华南虎 or Guangdong Southern Tigers or Guangdong Winnerway (Hongyuan are the Basketball Bayi Shuanglu Rockets (八一双鹿电池火箭 or Bayi Rockets or Bayi Army Rockets or Bayi Shuanglu are a Basketball team in the South

• National Basketball League (Australia): Sydney Kings defeated the West Sydney Razorbacks 3-2 in best-of-five final series. The National Basketball League is Australia 's top-level professional Basketball competition History The Kings were formed from a merger between the West Sydney Westars and the Sydney Supersonics in 1988

Boxing

• February 19 to 29 – 35th European Amateur Boxing Championships held in Pula, Croatia
  • Light Flyweight (– 48 kg): Sergey Kazakov (Russia)
  • Flyweight (– 51 kg): Georgi Balakshin (Russia)
  • Bantamweight (– 54 kg): Gennady Kovalev (Russia)
  • Featherweight (– 57 kg): Vitaly Tajbert (Germany)
  • Lightweight (– 60 kg): Dimitar Stilianov (Bulgaria)
  • Light Welterweight (– 64 kg): Alexander Maletin (Russia)
  • Welterweight (– 69 kg): Oleg Saitov (Russia)
  • Middleweight (– 75 kg): Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov (Russia)
  • Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg): Evgeny Makarenko (Russia)
  • Heavyweight (– 91 kg): Alexander Alexeyev (Russia)
  • Super Heavyweight (+ 91 kg): Alexander Povetkin (Russia)

• March 13 – The world junior middleweight championship was unified as Shane Mosley lost to Winky Wright. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours The Men's 2004 European Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Pula, Croatia from February 19 to February 29. Pula (Pietas Iulia Pulj Istriot Pula; Pola is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria Sergey Kazakov (born July 8, 1976) is a Russian amateur boxer best known to win the World Championships 2003 and European Championships 1998, Georgy Ruslanovich Balakshin (Георгий Русланович Балакшин born March 6, 1980 in Antonovka, near Nyurba, Sakha Gennady Gennadiyevich Kovalev (Геннадий Геннадиевич Ковалёв (born 17 May 1983 in Kropotkin Krasnodar Krai) is a boxer Dimitar Stilianov (Димитър Щилянов (born July 17, 1976) is boxer from Bulgaria, who won a bronze medal at the 1999 Alexandr Ivanovich Maletin (Александр Иванович Малетин born February 6, 1975) is a boxer from Russia best known Oleg Elekpayevich Saitov (Оле́г Элекпа́евич Саи́тов born May 26, 1974 in Zhigulyovsk) (then the USSR) is Gaydarbek Abdulovich Gaydarbekov (Гайдарбек Абдулович Гайдарбеков (born October 6, 1976 in Kaspiysk, USSR Evgeny Makarenko (born 10 October 1975) is a boxer from Russia best known to win two world titles 2001 and 2003 at light heavyweight and Alexander Vyacheslavovich Alekseev (Александр Вячеславович Алексеев born April 30 1981 in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR Aleksander Vladimirovich Povetkin (Александр Владимирович Поветкин born in Kursk, Soviet Union on September 2, 1979 Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. "Sugar" Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971) is a boxer from Pomona California. Ronald Lamont "Winky" Wright (born November 26, 1971, in Washington DC) is an American boxer, the former undisputed
• May 15 – Antonio Tarver won the WBC light-heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of champion Roy Jones Jr.
• July 30 – Danny Williams knocks out Mike Tyson in the fourth round of a non-championship bout. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Antonio Deon Tarver (born November 21 1968 nicknamed the "Magic Man" is a professional boxer from Orlando Florida, who is the former Ring Light The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Roy Jones Jr (born January 16, 1969) is an American boxer Jones was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 1990s by the Boxing Writers Association Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Bronze medal 1994 Commonwealth Games Daniel Williams (born 13 July 1973 London, England) is a British professional heavyweight boxer, current
• August 16 – Robert Quiroga, former International Boxing Federation super flyweight champion, found stabbed to death. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Robert Quiroga ( 10 October 1969 in San Antonio, Texas - 16 August 2004 in San Antonio was the International Boxing Super Flyweight is a weight division in professional Boxing. It is alternately referred to as Junior Bantamweight.
• September 18 – Bernard Hopkins successfully defends his undisputed middleweight title with a ninth-round knockout of Oscar de la Hoya. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (born January 15, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American boxer Oscar de la Hoya (ˈɒskər dɛlə ˈhɔɪə (born February 4 1973 &mdash nicknamed "The Golden Boy" &mdash is an Mexican American boxer

Cricket

• March 5 - Pakistan beat the West Indies by 25 runs to win the 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team are 2007 world champions at the international cricket under-19 level having won the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup making them the first team to win two The West Indian Under-19 cricket team have been playing official U-19 test matches since 1974 The Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2004 was held between 15 February and 5 March 2004 in Bangladesh.
• March 12 - Shane Warne becomes the first spinner in history to take 500 Test wickets. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Shane Keith Warne (born 13 September 1969 is a former Australian international Cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the Spin bowling, sometimes known as slow bowling, is a technique used for bowling in the Sport of Cricket. Test cricket is the longest form of the Sport of Cricket. It has long been considered the ultimate test of playing ability between cricketing nations
• March 13 - India beat Pakistan in the highest scoring One Day International ever (693 runs), in the opening match of their first Pakistan tour since 1989. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. The Indian cricket team is an international Cricket team representing India. The Pakistan National Cricket Team is an international Cricket team representing Pakistan. Note Most of the information here pertains to men's cricket ODI matches are also played in Women's cricket. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)
• April - Ricky Ponting is named Leading Cricketer in the World by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974 is a professional Australian Cricketer and current captain of the Australian cricket team in One Day International Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (often referred to simply as Wisden or colloquially as "the Bible of Cricket" is by far the best
• April 2 - Zimbabwe Cricket Union announces the retirement of Heath Streak as captain of Zimbabwe. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of The Zimbabwe Cricket Union is the governing body for the Sport of Cricket in Zimbabwe. Heath Hilton Streak (born March 16, 1974 in Bulawayo) is a Zimbabwean Cricketer He made his Test debut in Zimbabwe's tour of The Zimbabwean cricket team is a national Cricket team representing Zimbabwe. It is later revealed he was sacked, and 15 senior players withdraw from Zimbabwean cricket, citing political interference by Robert Mugabe's government in team selection.
• April 12 - The West Indies' Brian Lara regains the individual Test innings record from Australian Matthew Hayden with 400 not out in the fourth Test against England in St. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Brian Charles Lara (born 2 May 1969 ( nicknamed, "The Prince of Port-of-Spain" "The Prince of Trinidad" or simply "The Prince" is a For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Matthew Lawrence Hayden (29 October 1971 is an Australian Cricketer. John's, Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda ( Spanish for "Ancient" and "Bearded" is an Island nation located on the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea
• May 8 - Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Courtney Walsh's world record of 519 Test wickets with his 520th wicket against Zimbabwe in Harare. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen The Sri Lankan cricket team is a national Cricket team representing Sri Lanka. Muttiah Muralitharan ( Tamil: முத்தையா முரளிதரன் born 17 April 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka) often referred to as Murali Courtney Andrew Walsh (born October 30, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former international Cricketer ( fast bowler Harare (həˈrɑreɪ or /həˈrɑri/ formerly Salisbury) is the Capital of Zimbabwe.
• June 10 - Zimbabwe Cricket Union agrees to abandon any further Test matches in 2004, under pressure from International Cricket Council over substandard teams due to 15 striking players. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem The International Cricket Council (ICC is the international governing body of Cricket.
• June 19 - September 4 - Inaugural Pro Cricket season, the first professional cricket tournament in the United States. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Pro Cricket was a professional Cricket league in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• September 10 - September 25 - ICC Champions Trophy in England: West Indies beats England in the final. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France The ICC Champions Trophy is a One Day International Cricket tournament second in importance only to the Cricket World Cup. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The West Indian cricket team, also known colloquially as The Windies or The West Indies, is a multi-national Cricket team representing The England cricket team is the national cricket team which represents England and Wales.

see also 2004 in cricket

Curling

• 2004 Nokia Brier:
  • Final: (March 14) Nova Scotia (Mark Dacey) 10-9 Alberta (Randy Ferbey)
• 2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts:
  • Final: (February 29) Canada (Colleen Jones) 7-4 Quebec (Marie-France Larouche)
• 2004 Ford World Curling Championship:
  • Women's Final: (April 24) Canada (Colleen Jones) 8-4 Norway (Dordi Nordby)
  • Men's Final: (April 25) Sweden (Peja Lindholm) 7-6 Germany (Sebastian Stock)
• Canada Cup
  • Women's Final: (January 10) Colleen Jones 8-7 Sherry Anderson
  • Men's Final: (January 11) Randy Ferbey 10-3 John Morris
• M&M Meat Shops National Final (January 25) Glenn Howard 5-3 Jeff Stoughton
• PharmAssist Players' Championship Final (April 4) John Morris 7-5 Jeff Stoughton
• 2004 Canadian mixed curling championship Final: (January 18) Alberta (Shannon Kleibrink) 9-5 Ontario (Heath McCormick) Shannon Kleibrink becomes the first woman to skip and win the Canadian mixed curling championship. See also 2003 in cricket, other sporting events of 2004, 2005 in cricket Events February 15 - March 5 Curling is a team Sport with similarities to Bowls and Shuffle board, played by two teams of four players each on a rectangular sheet of carefully prepared The 2004 Nokia Brier was held at Saskatchewan Place in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, from March 6 to March 14, 2004 Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Nova Scotia (ˌnəʊvəˈskəʊʃə ( Latin for New Scotland; Alba Nuadh Nouvelle-Écosse is a Canadian province located on Canada 's Mark Dacey (born June 22, 1966 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan) is a Canadian curler from the Mayflower Curling Club in Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 The 2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts was held at the ENMAX Centrium in Red Deer Alberta from February 21 to 29, 2004. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Colleen P Jones (born December 16, 1959 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) is the most successful Canadian women's skip in Curling Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Current team ( As of 2007) Nancy Bélanger (third Annie Lemay (second Joëlle Sabourin (lead The 2004 World Curling Championships was held at the Gavlerinken in Gävle, Sweden from April 17 to 25. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Colleen P Jones (born December 16, 1959 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) is the most successful Canadian women's skip in Curling Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Dordi Agate Nordby, (born 8 April 1964 in Bærum, Norway is a Norwegian right handed curler from Snarøya. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Peter "Peja" Lindholm (born June 2, 1970 in Östersund, Sweden) is a Swedish curler. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Sebastian Stock (born November 15, 1977 in Immenstadt, West Germany) is a German curler living in Burgdorf, The Strauss Canada Cup of Curling is a major curling championship in Canada Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Colleen P Jones (born December 16, 1959 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) is the most successful Canadian women's skip in Curling Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Current team ( As of 2006) Kevin Martin (skip John Morris (third Marc Kennedy (second Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Team mates (as of 2007 Richard Hart, third Brent Laing, second Craig Savill, lead Current team ( As of 2007-2008) Kevin Park (third Rob Fowler (second Steve Gould (lead Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Current team ( As of 2006) Kevin Martin (skip John Morris (third Marc Kennedy (second Current team ( As of 2007-2008) Kevin Park (third Rob Fowler (second Steve Gould (lead Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Last year, she was the first to skip and participate in the event, losing only in the final.
• Canadian Senior Curling Championship
  • Women's Final: (February 1) Ontario (Anne Dunn) 7-3 British Columbia (Kathy Smiley)
  • Men's Final: (February 1) Newfoundland and Labrador (Bas Buckle) 9-8 Nova Scotia (Steve Ogden)
• World Junior Curling Championships
  • Women's Final: (March 27) Norway (Linn Githmark) 9-6 Canada (Jill Mouzar)
  • Men's Final: (March 28) Sweden (Niklas Edin) 6-4 Switzerland (Stefan Rindisblacher)

Cycling

Road Cycling

• Giro d'Italia - won by Damiano Cunego of Italy. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Newfoundland and Labrador (ˈnuːfɨn(dlənd ən(d ˈlæbrəˌdɔr (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador is a province of Canada, the tenth and latest to join the Confederation Nova Scotia (ˌnəʊvəˈskəʊʃə ( Latin for New Scotland; Alba Nuadh Nouvelle-Écosse is a Canadian province located on Canada 's The World Junior Curling Championships is an annual curling tournament featuring the world's best curlers who are 21 years old or younger Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Linn Githmark (born September 22, 1982 in Oslo, Norway is a Norwegian curler who has skipped her country to a world junior title Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Jillian Mouzar MOW-zer (born May 20, 1983 in Liverpool Nova Scotia) is a Canadian Curler. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles Road cycling is the most widespread form of Cycling. It takes place primarily on paved surfaces The Giro d'Italia ( Tour of Italy) also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance Road bicycle racing Stage race for professional Damiano Cunego (born September 19, 1981 in Cerro Veronese, Veneto) is an Italian professional Road bicycle racer. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Sprinter Alessandro Petacchi wins nine stages. Alessandro Petacchi (born on January 3, 1974 in La Spezia, Liguria) is an Italian professional road cyclist. See 2004 Giro d'Italia
• Tour de France -
  • Overall (Yellow jersey) - Lance Armstrong, his record-setting sixth consecutive title. The 87th Giro d'Italia was scheduled for May 8 - May 30 2004 for a total distance of 3435 Kilometers The stages are listed below Stages Jersey progress Teams 188 riders in 21 teams started 147 riders finished The Yellow jersey (Maillot jaune majo ʒoːn is the jersey worn by the leader of many multi-stage bicycle races originally and most notably the Tour de France Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson September 18 1971 is an American professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam Team Astana
  • King of the Mountains (Polka dot jersey) - Richard Virenque, a record seventh title
  • Points Classification (Green jersey) - Robbie McEwen
  • Young Rider (White jersey) - Vladimir Karpets
  • Team - T-Mobile Team

Cyclo-cross

• UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Pont-Château, France (January 31–February 1)
  • Men's Competition
  1. Gold – Bart Wellens
  2. Silver – Mario De Clercq
  3. Bronze – Sven Vanthourenhout
  • Women's Competition
  1. Gold – Laurence Leboucher
  2. Silver – Maryline Salvetat
  3. Bronze – Hanka Kupfernagel

Field Hockey

World Competitions

• Men's Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Madrid, Spain
  • Gold Medal: The Netherlands
  • Silver Medal: Spain
  • Bronze Medal: Pakistan

• Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Athens, Greece
  • Gold Medal: Australia
  • Silver Medal: The Netherlands
  • Bronze Medal: Germany

• Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistan
  • Gold Medal: Spain
  • Silver Medal: The Netherlands
  • Bronze Medal: Pakistan

• Women's Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Auckland, New Zealand
  • Gold Medal: Japan
  • Silver Medal: Spain
  • Bronze Medal: New Zealand

• Olympic Games (Women's Competition) in Athens, Greece
  • Gold Medal: Germany
  • Silver Medal: The Netherlands
  • Bronze Medal: Argentina

• Women's Champions Trophy in Rosario, Argentina
  • Gold Medal: The Netherlands
  • Silver Medal: Germany
  • Bronze Medal: Argentina

Regional Competitions

• Men's Pan American Cup in London, Canada
  • Gold Medal: Argentina
  • Silver Medal: Canada
  • Bronze Medal: Chile

• Women's Asia Cup in New Delhi, India
  • Gold Medal: India
  • Silver Medal: Japan
  • Bronze Medal: China

• Women's Pan American Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Gold Medal: Argentina
  • Silver Medal: United States
  • Bronze Medal: Canada

Figure skating

• Canadian Figure Skating Championships at Edmonton:
  • January 9
    • Junior Ice dance winners: Tessa Virtue, (London) and Scott Moir (Ilderton, Ontario), 2. The polka dot jersey (maillot à pois rouges is the jersey awarded for the best climber during the mountain stages of the Tour de France cycle race Richard Virenque (born November 19[[ 969]] in Casablanca, Morocco) is a retired French professional Road racing cyclist. In Road bicycle racing, and in the Grand Tour stage races in particular the Green jersey is the name given to a distinctive racing jersey worn by the leader Robbie McEwen (born June 24, 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian professional Road bicycle racer, specializing The Maillot blanc ( French for white jersey) is the jersey given to the best young rider in the Tour de France as determined by the Vladimir Alexandrovich Karpets (Владимир Александрович Карпец (born September 20, 1980 in Leningrad) is a Russian Cyclo-cross (sometimes cyclocross, CX, cyclo-X or ' cross) is a form of Bicycle racing. The 2004 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships were held in Pont-Château, France on Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1 Pontchâteau is a town and commune of the Loire-Atlantique department in France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Bart Wellens (born August 10 1978 in Vorselaar) is a professional Cyclo-cross cyclist from Belgium. Mario De Clercq (born 5 March 1966 is a former Racing cyclist. Sven Vanthourenhout (born January 14, 1981 in Brugge) is a Belgian professional Racing cyclist. Laurence Leboucher (born February 22, 1972 in Alençon) is a French professional mountain bike and Cyclo-cross racer Maryline Salvetat (born 12 February 1974 is a French cyclist born in Castres. Hanka Kupfernagel (born 19 March 1974 in Gera) is a German professional cycle racer Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Field Hockey at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Olympic Hockey Centre located within the Helliniko Olympic Complex. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The 2004 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy took place in the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan from December 4 to December 12 ( lahor is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and The fifth Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier was held in Auckland New Zealand, from March 19 until March 28, 2004. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Field Hockey at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Olympic Hockey Centre located within the Helliniko Olympic Complex. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The 12th edition of the annual Women's Champions Trophy took place from Saturday November 6 until Sunday November 14 2004 at the Country Jockey For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of 457720 the city proper New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. The City of Bridgetown, metropolitan pop 96578 ( 2006) is the Capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Barbados ( Portuguese word for bearded-ones, bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz -dɒs situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent Island nation Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging The Canadian Figure Skating Championships is an annual Figure skating competition held by Skate Canada, the nation's figure skating governing body Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Ice dancing is a form of Figure skating which draws from the world of Ballroom dancing. Personal life Tessa Virtue was born in London Ontario, Canada. London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of 457720 the city proper Personal life Moir was born in London Ontario, Canada and raised in Ilderton Ontario Middlesex Centre is a township in south-western Ontario, Canada. 8 factored placements
    • Junior Pairs winners: Jessica Dubé, (Drummondville, Quebec) and Bryce Davison, (Cambridge, Ontario), 1. Biography Dubé began skating at age four and she and partner Bryce Davison compete in the pairs Biography He began skating at age six Davison resides in Drummondville, Quebec. Cambridge ( 2006 population 124371 is a city located on the Grand River and Speed River 5 factored placements
  • January 10
    • Junior Women's singles winner: Myriane Samson, (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec), 1. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Myriane Samson (born September 9 1988 in Greenfield Park, Quebec) is a Canadian Figure skater. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada about southeast of Montreal. 5 factored placements
  • January 11
    • Senior Ice Dance winners: Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, (Boisbriand, Quebec), 2. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Marie-France Dubreuil (born August 11, 1974) is a Canadian ice dancer. Patrice Lauzon (born November 26, 1975 in Montréal, Québec) is a Canadian Ice dancer. Boisbriand (also called Flashwood, raw translation of "bois brilliant") is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern 0

• 2004 United States Figure Skating Championships at Atlanta, Georgia:
  • January 8:
    • Junior Pairs winners: Shantel Jordan and Jeremy Barrett, Bradenton, Florida, 2. The US Figure Skating Championships is an annual Figure skating competition organized by U Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Jeremy Barrett is an actor who did voicework for The Animals of Farthing Wood (TV series. Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. 5 factored placements
  • January 9:
    • Junior Men's winner: Christopher Toland, 3. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Christopher Toland (born June 21, 1985 in San Francisco, CA U 5
    • Junior Ice Dance winners: Morgan Matthews and Maxim Zavozin, New York City, 2. Morgan Matthews (born May 21, 1987 in Chicago) is an American Ice dancer. Maxim Zavozin (born March 2, 1985 in Moscow Russia) is an American Ice dancer. The City of New York 0
  • January 10:
    • Senior Men's winner: Johnny Weir, Newark, Delaware, 1. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Personal life Weir was born in Coatesville Chester County Pennsylvania (sometimes referred Newark is a City in New Castle County, Delaware, USA, 12 miles (19 km west-southwest of Wilmington. 5
    • Senior Pairs winners: Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, 2. Rena Inoue (born October 17, 1976 in Nishinomiya Hyōgo, Japan) is an American Pair skater. John Baldwin Jr (born October 18, 1973 in Dallas Texas) is an American figure skater. 0
    • Junior Ladies' winner: Kimberly Meissner, Bel Air, Maryland, 2. Kimberly Claire "Kimmie" Meissner (born October 4 1989 is an American figure skater. Bel Air is the county seat of Harford County, Maryland, United States. 0
    • Senior Ice Dance winners: Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, Detroit, Michigan, 2. Personal life Tanith Belbin was born in Kingston Ontario and raised in Montreal, Personal life Benjamin Agosto was born January 15, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois 0
  • January 11:
    • Senior Ladies' winner: Michelle Kwan, 2. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Michelle Wingshan Kwan (born July 7, 1980) is an American figure skater. 0

• 2004 European Figure Skating Championships, Budapest, Hungary
  • February 4, Senior Pairs:
    • 1-Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin, Russia, 1. The European Figure Skating Championships ( "Europeans") is an annual Figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for Budapest ( also /ˈbʊ-/) is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary it serves as the country's principal Political, Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Tatiana Totmianina (Татьяна Тотьмянина (born November 2 1981 in Perm, Russia) is a retired pairs figure skater Maxim Victorovich Marinin (Максим Викторович Маринин born March 23, 1977) in Volgograd, Russia) is a retired Pair Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 5 factored placements
    • 2-Maria Petrova and Alexei Tikhonov, Russia, 3. Maria Petrova (Мария Петрова(born November 29, 1977 in Leningrad (now St Alexei Tikhonov (Алексе́й Влади́мирович Ти́хонов (born November 1, 1971 in Samara, Russian SSR, USSR 0
    • 3-Dorota Zagorska and Mariusz Siudek, Poland, 4. Dorota Siudek ( née Zagórska) (born September 9 1975 in Kraków, Poland) is a Polish retired pairs skater who is now Mariusz Siudek (born April 29 1972 Oświęcim) is a Polish retired pairs skater who is now a coach Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland 5
  • February 5, Senior Men's:
    • Brian Joubert, France, 2. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Brian Joubert (born September 20, 1984) is a French figure skater. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 6
    • Evgeny Plushenko, Russia, 3. Evgeni Viktorovich Plushenko (also Romanized as Yevgeny Viktorovich Plyushchenko) (Евге́ний Ви́кторович Плю́щенко (born November 3 Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 0
    • Ilia Klimkin, Russia, 5. Ilia Sergeyevich Klimkin (Илья Сергеевич Климкин (born August 15, 1980 in Moscow) is a Russian figure skater. 6
  • February 6, Senior Ice Dance:
    • Tatiana Navka and Roman Kostomarov, Russia, 2. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Tatiana Navka (Татьяна Навка (born April 13, 1975 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian Ice dancer Roman Kostomarov (Роман Костомаров (born February 8, 1977 in Moscow) is a Russian ice dancer. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 0
    • Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski, Bulgaria, 4. Albena Denkova (Албена Денкова (born December 3 1974 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian ice dancer. Maxim Staviski (Максим Стависки (born November 16, 1977, in Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union (now Russia) The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian 6
    • Elena Grushina and Ruslan Goncharov, Ukraine, 5. Elena Grushina (Елена Грушина born January 8, 1975 in Odessa, USSR) is a Ukrainian figure skater. Ruslan Goncharov (born January 20, 1973 in Odessa, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian figure skater. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. 4
  • February 7: Senior Ladies':
    • Julia Sebestyen, Hungary, 1. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Júlia Sebestyén ˈʃɛbɛʃceːn}} (born May 14, 1981 in Miskolc, Hungary) is a Hungarian figure skater. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic 5
    • Elena Liashenko, Ukraine, 4. Elena Liashenko (born September 8, 1976 in Kiev, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian Figure skater. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. 0
    • Elena Sokolova, Russia, 5. Elena Sokolova (Елена Соколова(born February 15, 1980 in Moscow) is a Russian Figure skater. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 0

• 2004 World Figure Skating Championships, Dortmund, Germany
  • March 24, Senior Pairs:
    • Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin, Russia, 2. The World Figure Skating Championships ( "Worlds") is an annual Figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which Dortmund (ˈdɔʁtmʊnt is a City in Germany, located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Tatiana Totmianina (Татьяна Тотьмянина (born November 2 1981 in Perm, Russia) is a retired pairs figure skater Maxim Victorovich Marinin (Максим Викторович Маринин born March 23, 1977) in Volgograd, Russia) is a retired Pair Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 5 factored placements
    • Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, China, 3. Shen Xue ( born November 13, 1978 in Harbin China) is a Pair skater from China. Zhao Hongbo ( born September 22, 1973) is a Chinese Pair skater. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES 0
    • Pang Qing and Tong Jian, China
  • March 25, Senior Men's:
    • Evgeny Plushenko, Russia, 2. Pang Qing ( born December 24, 1979 in Harbin, China) is a Chinese Pairs skater. Tong Jian ( born August 15, 1979 in Harbin, China) is a Chinese Pairs skater. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Evgeni Viktorovich Plushenko (also Romanized as Yevgeny Viktorovich Plyushchenko) (Евге́ний Ви́кторович Плю́щенко (born November 3 0
    • Brian Joubert, France, 4. Brian Joubert (born September 20, 1984) is a French figure skater. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 0
    • Stefan Lindemann, Germany, 6. Stefan Lindemann (born September 30 1980 in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany) is a German figure skater Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 0
  • March 26, Senior Dance:
    • Tatiana Navka and Roman Kostomarov, Russia, 2. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Tatiana Navka (Татьяна Навка (born April 13, 1975 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian Ice dancer Roman Kostomarov (Роман Костомаров (born February 8, 1977 in Moscow) is a Russian ice dancer. 0
    • Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski, Bulgaria, 3. Albena Denkova (Албена Денкова (born December 3 1974 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian ice dancer. Maxim Staviski (Максим Стависки (born November 16, 1977, in Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union (now Russia) The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian 6
    • Kati Winkler and René Lohse, Germany, 6. Kati Winkler (born January 16 1974 in Karl-Marx-Stadt (today Chemnitz) is a German figure skater and specialized in Ice dancing René Lohse (born September 23 1973 in Berlin, Germany) is a German figure skater and specialized in ice dancing. 2
  • March 27, Senior Ladies':
    • Shizuka Arakawa, Japan, 2. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates is a Japanese Figure skater. She is the 2006 Olympic Champion and the 2004 World Champion. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. 6
    • Sasha Cohen, United States, 4. Alexandra Pauline "Sasha" Cohen (born October 26 1984) is an American figure skater. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 0
    • Michelle Kwan, United States, 5. Michelle Wingshan Kwan (born July 7, 1980) is an American figure skater. 6

Football (American)

• College football Bowl Championship Series (2003 season):
  • January 1 - Rose Bowl: USC 28, Michigan 14
  • January 1 - Orange Bowl: Miami 16, Florida State 14
  • January 2 - Fiesta Bowl: Ohio State 35, Kansas State 28
  • January 4 - Sugar Bowl: LSU 21, Oklahoma 14
  • January 5 - LSU is awarded the 2003 BCS national championship; USC is awarded the 2003 Associated Press national championship
• College football (other divisions; 2004 season):
  • Division I-AA: James Madison 31, Montana 21
  • Division II: Valdosta State 36, Pittsburg State 31
  • Division III: Linfield 28, Mary Hardin-Baylor 21
• National Football League:
  • February 1 - Super Bowl XXXVIII: New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29 at Houston, Texas
  • August 8 - John Elway, Barry Sanders, Carl Eller and Bob Brown are inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • September 19 - Jerry Rice's record of 274 consecutive games with a pass reception comes to an end, although his Oakland Raiders defeat the Buffalo Bills, 13-10. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies The Bowl Championship Series ( BCS) is a selection system designed to give the top two teams in the NCAA FBS Bowl Subdivision System an opportunity to compete in a "national Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Rose Bowl Game is an annual American College football Bowl game, usually played on January 1 ( New Year's Day) at the Rose The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly The University of Michigan Ann Arbor ( U of M, U-M, UM or simply Michigan) is a top-ranked Coeducational public research New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips is a United States College football Bowl game played annually since 1971 The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The Sugar Bowl is an annual American College football Bowl game played in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, Coeducational University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The University of Montana is a State university located in Missoula Montana, U The NCAA Division II National Football Championship began in 1973. Valdosta State University is a public University located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia, in the United States, and is part of the Pittsburg State University, also called Pitt State or PSU, is a Public university with approximately 7100 students (5900 undergraduates and 1200 graduate The NCAA Division III National Football Championship began in 1973. Linfield College is a private four-year undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college located in McMinnville, Oregon, United States, with a campus University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ( UMHB) is a Christian co-educational Liberal arts institution of higher learning located in Belton Texas The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Super Bowl XXXVIII was an American football game played on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston Texas to decide the The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in Charlotte North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. John Albert Elway Jr (born June 28, 1960) is a retired Hall of Fame American football Quarterback. Barry David Sanders (born) is a former American football Running back who spent all of his professional career with the Detroit Lions in the NFL Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) was a professional American football player in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979 Robert James Brown (born December 27, 1944) is an Australian Senator the inaugural Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Greens and the The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the Hall of fame of the National Football League (NFL Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962 in Crawford Mississippi) is a former football Wide receiver in the NFL. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb
  • September 27 - Morten Andersen appears in his 341st NFL game, breaking the record set by George Blanda. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Morten Andersen (born August 19, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is an American football kicker. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. George "The Fossil" Blanda (born September 17 1927, Youngwood Pennsylvania) is a former American football Placekicker and
  • December 26 - Peyton Manning threw his 49th touchdown pass of the season in a game against the San Diego Chargers breaking Dan Marino's single season touchdown record
• NFL Europe:
  • June 12 - World Bowl: Berlin Thunder 30, Frankfurt Galaxy 24
• Arena Football League:
  • June 27 - ArenaBowl XVIII: San Jose SaberCats 69, Arizona Rattlers 62 at Phoenix, Arizona

Football (Australian rules)

• Australian Football League
  • Port Adelaide wins the 108th AFL premiership (Port Adelaide 17. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24 1976 is an American football Quarterback who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football A touchdown is the primary method of scoring in American and Canadian football. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. Daniel Constantine Marino Jr (born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a Polish - Italian American Hall of NFL Europa was an American football league which operated in Europe from 1991 until 2007. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. The Berlin Thunder were a professional American football team in NFL Europa, which was a springtime American football league serving primarily as a developmental The Frankfurt Galaxy was an American football team based in Frankfurt, Germany, playing in NFL Europa. The Arena Football League (AFL was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden ArenaBowl XVIII saw the San Jose SaberCats and Arizona Rattlers competing for the 2004 Arena Football League championship The San Jose SaberCats are an Arena Football League team that began play as a 1995 expansion team The Arizona Rattlers are an Arena Football League team based in Phoenix Arizona, that began play as a 1992 Expansion team. Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players The Australian Football League (AFL is both the professional Australian national competition in the Sport of Australian Rules Football and its highest Port Adelaide Football Club, often referred to as simply Port or the Power is an Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia 11 (113) d Brisbane Lions 10. Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club (the trading name for the Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club) is an Australian Football League club based in Brisbane 13 (73))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Chris Judd (West Coast Eagles)
  • See also Australian Football League season 2004

Football (Canadian)

• November 21: Toronto Argonauts defeats British Columbia Lions 27-19 in the 92nd Grey Cup, played in Ottawa, Canada. For the list of winners of the award see List of Brownlow Medal winners. Christopher Dylan Judd (born 8 September 1983 is an Australian professional Australian rules footballer for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2004. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a In accordance with the Manual of Style (see) Canadian English is used throughout this article (see Canadian_English#Spelling) Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. Game Summary Toronto Argonauts (27 - TDs Damon Allen (2 Robert Baker; FGs Noel Prefontaine (2 cons Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Football (rugby league)

• May 15 - St Helens defeat Wigan Warriors 32-16 to win the Challenge Cup. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the St Helens ( is a large town in Merseyside, England It is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens with a population of just over 100000 Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club is a professional Rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The Challenge Cup (as of 2008 known as the Carnegie Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons is a knockout cup competition for Rugby league clubs across Europe
• June 17 - Martin Gleeson and Sean Long are banned for four and three months respectively after placing bets on their side, St Helens, to lose a Super League match against the Bradford Bulls. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Martin Gleeson is a Rugby league player from Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Sean Long (born September 24 1976 in Wigan) is an English professional Rugby league footballer The Bradford Bulls are a professional Rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, England.
• October 3 - Canterbury Bulldogs defeat Sydney Roosters 16-13 in the Grand Final to win the NRL premiership. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and "The Berries") are an Australian professional Rugby league The Sydney Roosters is a professional Rugby league club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
• October 16 - Leeds Rhinos defeat Bradford Bulls 16-8 in the Super League Grand Final to become champions of Super League IX. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Leeds Rhinos, or informally Leeds or Rhinos, are an English professional Rugby league football club based in Leeds The Bradford Bulls are a professional Rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, England.
• November 27 - Australia defeat Great Britain 44-4 in the final of the second Tri-Nations competition. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Great Britain was traditionally one of the major national teams playing Rugby league. The second Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament was contested between 16 October and 27 November of 2004.

Football (Rugby Union)

• Hong Kong Sevens - England beat Argentina 22-12
• Super 12 - ACT Brumbies defeated Crusaders 47-38
• Six Nations Championship - France (Grand Slam). Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short The Hong Kong Sevens ( Chinese 香港國際七人欖球賽 (referred to as Cathay Pacific / Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens for sponsorship reasons The English national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. The Super 14 is the largest Rugby union football club championship in the Southern hemisphere, consisting of four state teams from Australia (Queensland/Reds The Brumbies (formerly known as the ACT Brumbies, for sponsorship reasons referred to as CA Brumbies) are a Super 14 Rugby union team For the speedway team see Canterbury Crusaders (speedway. The Crusaders (formerly the The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons known before 2000 as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Ireland win the Triple Crown. The Ireland rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in Rugby union, which is a popular sport throughout both the Republic of Ireland and In Rugby union, the Triple Crown is an honour contested annually by the national teams of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales as
• Heineken Cup - London Wasps defeated Toulouse 27-20
• Tri Nations Series - The Springboks of South Africa win due to bonus points, after all sides finish with two wins and two losses. The European Rugby Cup (known as the Heineken Cup because of the tournament's sponsorship by Heineken) is an annual Rugby union competition involving leading London Wasps is an English professional Rugby union team The men's first team which forms London Wasps was derived from Wasps Football Club who Stade Toulousain, also referred to as Toulouse, is a French Rugby union club from Toulouse in Midi-Pyrénées. The Tri Nations is an annual international Rugby union series held between the national teams of Australia (the Wallabies) New Zealand (the The South Africa national Rugby union team (commonly referred to as the Springboks in English Springbokke in Afrikaans and Amabokoboko The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The All Blacks of New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island
• International Rugby Board year-end awards:
  • Player of the Year: Schalk Burger, South Africa
  • Coach of the Year: Jake White, South Africa
  • Team of the Year: South Africa

Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 2004 in football (soccer)

• February 14 – Tunisia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch the first African Cup of Nations in the country's history. The International Rugby Board (IRB is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby union, and previously for Rugby football. Schalk ("Schalla" Burger Jr (born 13 April 1983 in Port Elizabeth) is a South African Rugby union player Jake White (born 13 December 1963 in Johannesburg as Jacob Westerduin) is a Rugby union coach and former coach of the South Africa Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 2004 throughout the world Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German The Tunisia national football team (منتخب تونس لكرة القدم nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage (The Eagles of Carthage, is the national team of Tunisia The Morocco national football team ( Arabic: منتخب المغرب لكرة القدم nicknamed أسود الأطلس (Lions of the Atlas, is the national The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC is the main international Association football competition in Africa.
• May 26 – Porto defeat AS Monaco 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League final in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Futebol Clube do Porto ( pron futɨ'bɔɫ 'klub(ɨ du 'poɾtu - short FC Porto or FCP - is a Portuguese Sports club best known The Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club is a Monegasque football club founded in 1919 See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club Gelsenkirchen (ˌgɛlzənˈkɪʁçən is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
• July 4 – Greece surprising win the UEFA Euro 2004 football tournament, defeating the host nation Portugal 1-0. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples The Union of European Football Associations (Union des associations européennes de football is the administrative and controlling body for European football. The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship (or just Euro 2004) was the twelfth edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup.
• July 25 – Brazil win the Copa América football tournament, defeating Argentina 4-2 on penalties. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international The Copa América ( Spanish and Portuguese for "America Cup" is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA
• August 7 – Japan win the 2004 Asian Cup football tournament, defeating China 3-1. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. The China PR national football team ( is the national football team of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association (CFA
• August 26 – United States win the Olympic women's football tournament, defeating Brazil 2-1 in extra time. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. The United States Women's National Soccer Team is operated by the United States Soccer Federation. The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony and ended The Brazil women's national football team represents Brazil in international women's football.
• August 28 – Argentina win the Olympic men's football tournament, defeating Paraguay 1-0. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony and ended The Paraguay national football team is the national team of Paraguay and is controlled by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol.
• September 7 – Cienciano defeats Boca Juniors 4-2 on penalties to win the South American Recopa final in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Club Cienciano del Cusco is a Football (soccer club from Cuzco, Peru. Club Atlético Boca Juniors known also as Boca Juniors or simply Boca, is one of the most popular Argentine Sports clubs, best known for The Recopa Sudamericana (also known as Recopa VISA Sudamericana ( English: South American Super Cup, Portuguese: Recopa Sul-Americana Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate Canal system is a city in Broward County, Florida, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• December 17 – Boca Juniors defeats Bolívar 2-1 on aggregate to win the Copa Sudamericana final in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Club Atlético Boca Juniors known also as Boca Juniors or simply Boca, is one of the most popular Argentine Sports clubs, best known for Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios y Blanco,Venezuelan or commonly known as Simón Bolívar ( July 24, 1783 &ndash The Copa Sudamericana ( English: South American Cup, Portuguese: Copa Sul-Americana) also known as Copa Nissan Sudamericana Buenos Aires is the Capital and largest city of Argentina. It is geographically located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics.

Gaelic Athletic Association

• Camogie
  • All-Ireland Camogie Champion: Tipperary
  • National Camogie League: Tipperary

• Gaelic football
  • All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: Kerry 1-20 d. The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh Camogie (in Irish, camógaíocht) is a Celtic team Sport, organised by the Camogie Association of Ireland, the women's variant of For more details of Tipperary GAA see Tipperary Senior Club Football Championship, Tipperary Senior Club Hurling Championship, Tipperary Senior Club Hurling For more details of Tipperary GAA see Tipperary Senior Club Football Championship, Tipperary Senior Club Hurling Championship, Tipperary Senior Club Hurling Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (or Kerry GAA) is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible Mayo 2-9
  • National Football League: Kerry 3-11 d. For more details of Mayo GAA see Mayo Senior Club Football Championship or Mayo Senior Club Hurling Championship. For the latest competition see 2008 or the Hurling equivalent: 2008 The National Football The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (or Kerry GAA) is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible Galway 1-16
  • Tommy Murphy Cup: Clare 1-11 d. The Galway County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae na Gaillimhe or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards The Tommy Murphy Cup is a Gaelic Athletic Association competition secondary to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Contae An Clár or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the Sligo 0-11

• Ladies' Gaelic football
  • All-Ireland Senior Football Champion: Galway
  • National Football League: Mayo

• Hurling
  • All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: Cork 0-17 d. The Sligo County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA ( Irish: Cumann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Contae Sligeach) or Sligo GAA is one of the 32 Ladies' Gaelic Football is the most prominent amateur team sport for women in Ireland. The Galway County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae na Gaillimhe or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards For more details of Mayo GAA see Mayo Senior Club Football Championship or Mayo Senior Club Hurling Championship. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic The GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in Ireland. For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship. Kilkenny 0-9
  • National Hurling League:

Gliding

• World Gliding Championships, Elverum, Norway
  • Club Class Winner: Sebastian Kawa, Poland; Glider: SZD-48-3M Brawo

Golf

Main article: 2004 in golf

Men's golf

• Major Championships
  • April 11 - The Masters - Phil Mickelson wins the first major of his career. The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association ( Kilkenny GAA) (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Cill Channaigh is one of the 32 county boards For the latest competition see National Hurling League 2008. The National Hurling League (known for sponsorship reasons as the Allianz The World Gliding Championships is a gliding competition held every two years or so by the FAI Gliding Commission. Elverum is a municipality in the county of Hedmark, Norway Elverum was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Major championships April 11 - The Masters - Phil Mickelson wins the first major of his career June The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The Masters Tournament, also known as The Masters or The US Masters (outside of the United States is one of four major championships in men's Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona.
  • June 20 - U.S. Open - Retief Goosen wins his second U. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Early life Goosen was born in Pietersburg (now Polokwane South Africa. S. Open title
  • July 18 - The Open Championship - Todd Hamilton, a virtual unknown, wins at Royal Troon in a playoff over Ernie Els
  • August 15 - PGA Championship - Vijay Singh wins in a three-hole playoff over Chris DiMarco and Justin Leonard. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, The Open Championship, or simply The Open (often referred to as the British Open outside the UK) is the oldest of the four major championships PGA Tour wins (2 2004 (2 Honda Classic, British Open Major championship is shown in bold Royal Troon Golf Club is a links Golf course located in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Early life Growing up just east of Johannesburg in Kempton Park South Africa he played Rugby union, Cricket, Tennis, and starting at age 8 Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Professional wins (7 PGA Tour wins (3 2000 SEI Pennsylvania Classic 2001 Buick Challenge Amateur wins (6 1992 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur, US Amateur 1993 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur
• Other highlights
  • February 29 - Tiger Woods wins the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship for the second consecutive year
  • September 6 - Vijay Singh replaces Tiger Woods at the top of the world rankings, ending Woods' record reign of five years and four weeks. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is one of the annual World Golf Championships for male professional golfers Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The Official World Golf Rankings is a system for rating the performance level of male professional Golfers.
  • September 17-19 - Team Europe defeats Team USA 18½ - 9½ to retain the Ryder Cup. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from See 2004 Ryder Cup for more details. The 35th Ryder Cup Matches were held September 17–19 at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township Michigan.
• Awards
  • PGA Tour Player of the Year: Vijay Singh
  • PGA Tour leading money winner: Vijay Singh wins a record $10,905,166
  • PGA Tour rookie of the year: Todd Hamilton

Women's golf

• January 15-16 - At the age of 14, golf prodigy Michelle Wie becomes the youngest woman (and only the fourth overall) to play at a PGA Tour event, shooting 72-68 (even par) at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in her hometown of Honolulu. The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. PGA Tour wins (2 2004 (2 Honda Classic, British Open Major championship is shown in bold Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Early years Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Korean-born parents Wie began playing golf at the age of four The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U She missed the cut by one stroke.
• February 29 - Annika Sörenstam wins her third ANZ Ladies Masters. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Air New Zealand Limited (, Air New Zealand is a scheduled passenger Airline based in Auckland, New Zealand, and the national Flag carrier The ANZ Ladies Masters is a Golf tournament that is played in Australia and is sanctioned by the ALPG Tour and the Ladies European Tour (LET
• March 28 - Grace Park wins the first major of the LPGA season, the Kraft Nabisco Championship, by one shot over 17-year-old Aree Song. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Amateur career She moved to Hawaii at the age of 12 and then to Arizona. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA Tour. Aree Song (Korean 송아리 (born Aree Wongluekiet May 1, 1986) is a Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Michelle Wie finished fourth, four shots behind Park. Early years Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Korean-born parents Wie began playing golf at the age of four
• June 13 - Annika Sörenstam successfully defends her title in the second major of the LPGA season, the LPGA Championship. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running

Handball

Men's Competition

• European Championship in Slovenia

• Gold Medal:  Germany
• Silver Medal:  Slovenia
• Bronze Medal:  Denmark

• Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar

• Gold Medal:  Kuwait
• Silver Medal:  Japan
• Bronze Medal:  Qatar

Women's Competition

• European Championship in Hungary

• Gold Medal:  Norway
• Silver Medal:  Denmark
• Bronze Medal:  Hungary

Harness Racing

• Windsong's Legacy becomes the seventh horse to win the North American Trotting Triple Crown. Handball (also known as team handball, European handball, or Olympic handball) is a Team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six The 2004 (6th Men's European Handball Championship took place from January 22 to February 1, 2004 in Slovenia. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west The Germany national handball team is the national handball team of Germany. The Slovenia national handball team represents Slovenia in international handball matches The Denmark national handball team is the national Handball team of Denmark. Doha (الدوحة or Ad-Dōḥah) is the Capital city of Qatar. The Kuwait national handball team is the national handball team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Handball Association. The Japan national handball team is the national handball team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Handball Association. The Qatar national handball team is the national handball team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Handball Association. The 2004 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in Hungary from December 9 to December 19, it was won by Norway, who Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic The Norway women's national handball team is the national team of Norway. The Denmark women's national handball team is the national team of Denmark. The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. Harness racing is a form of Horse-racing in which the horses race in a specified gait Windsong's Legacy was a Standardbred trotting horse who won the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters in 2004, capturing the Hambletonian The Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters consists of the following horse races: Hambletonian, held at the Meadowlands Racetrack in

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Flat races

• Australia
  • November 2 - Makybe Diva wins the Melbourne Cup. Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Makybe Diva is an Australian racehorse, and the first Thoroughbred to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup three times in 2003 and 2004 and again in 2005 The Melbourne Cup is Australia 's major annual Thoroughbred horse race.
• Canada
  • June 27 - Niigon wins the Queen's Plate. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden The Queen's Plate is North America's oldest Thoroughbred horse race.
• France
  • October 3 - Bago wins the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Bago (born February 3 2001 in France) was the European Three-Year-Old Champion Thoroughbred race horse in 2004 The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above
• Ireland
  • June 27 - Grey Swallow wins the Irish Derby. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and
• English Triple Crown
  1. May 1 - Haafhd wins the 2,000 Guineas Stakes. The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The 2000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and
  2. June 5 - North Light wins the Epsom Derby. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem North Light (b 1 March 2001) is an Irish-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 2004 The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby or internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one of the most prestigious flat Thoroughbred horse races
  3. September 11 - Rule of Law wins the St. Leger Stakes. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and
• Other English races
  • May 2 - Attraction wins the 1,000 Guineas Stakes. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter.
  • June 4 - Ouija Board wins the Epsom Oaks. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Ouija Board (born 2001 is a Thoroughbred mare racehorse (named after the Ouija board spiritualism device owned by Edward Stanley 19th The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies.
• United States Triple Crown
  1. May 1 - Smarty Jones wins the Kentucky Derby. The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Smarty Jones (born February 28, 2001) is a Thoroughbred Race horse, and winner of the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May
  2. May 15 - Smarty Jones wins the Preakness Stakes by a record margin of 11½ lengths. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Smarty Jones (born February 28, 2001) is a Thoroughbred Race horse, and winner of the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1
  3. June 5 - Birdstone wins the Belmont Stakes. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Birdstone (foaled May 16 2001 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2004 Belmont Stakes The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York.
• Other United States races
  • April 30 - Ashado wins the Kentucky Oaks. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Ashado (born February 4 2001 is American Thoroughbred Mare racehorse. The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies staged annually in Louisville Kentucky, United States
  • August 28 - Birdstone wins the Travers Stakes. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Birdstone (foaled May 16 2001 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2004 Belmont Stakes The Travers Stakes is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs New York.
• October 30 - Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas:
  • Ghostzapper wins the Breeders' Cup Classic. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. The Breeders' Cup World Championships is an annual series of Grade I Thoroughbred horse races operated by Breeders' Cup Limited a company formed in 1982 Lone Star Park is a Horse racing track located in Grand Prairie, Texas. Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas, Ellis, and Tarrant Counties in the U Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Born in Kentucky on April 6th in the year 2000 the Thoroughbred Racehorse Ghostzapper won the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2004 outdistancing The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade 1 Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race for 3 years old and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles (2012 m on dirt
  • Ashado wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff. Ashado (born February 4 2001 is American Thoroughbred Mare racehorse.
  • Ouija Board wins the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Ouija Board (born 2001 is a Thoroughbred mare racehorse (named after the Ouija board spiritualism device owned by Edward Stanley 19th The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on grass for fillies and Mares 3 years old and up
  • Wilko wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Wilko (foaled January 13 2002 in Kentucky) is a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and in the United States The Breeders' Cup Juvenile is a Thoroughbred horse race for 2-year-old colts and Geldings raced on dirt
  • Sweet Catomine wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies is a 1 1/16-mile Thoroughbred horse race on dirt (although the distance has varied depending on the configuration of the host track for two-year-old
  • Singletary wins the Breeders' Cup Mile. The Breeders' Cup Mile is a 1-mile Grade 1 Weight for Age Stakes race for Thoroughbred Racehorses three years old and up run on a
  • Speightstown wins the Breeders' Cup Sprint. The Breeders' Cup Sprint is an American Weight for Age Grade I Thoroughbred horse race for three year olds & up
  • Better Talk Now wins the Breeders' Cup Turf. Better Talk Now (foaled February 25 1999 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. The Breeders' Cup Turf is a Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race on turf for three-year-olds and up

Steeplechases

• United Kingdom
  • March 18 - Best Mate wins a third consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cup. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Best Mate (bay gelding 28 January, 1995 - 1 November, 2005. Sire: Un Desperado Dam Katday was a famous English trained The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race in the United Kingdom for five-year-old and above horses
  • April 3 - Amberleigh House wins the Grand National. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Amberleigh House was the horse that won the 2004 Grand National The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt horse race in the world

Ice Hockey

• January 4 - Under 17 World Championship at St. John's
  • Gold Medal Game: Ontario 5, Pacific 2
  • Bronze Medal Game: Team Quebec 3, United States 2
• January 5 - 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships at Helsinki, Finland
  • Gold Medal Game: United States 4, Canada 3
  • Bronze Medal Game: Finland 2, Czech Republic 1
• February 12 - An independent audit by Arthur Levitt reveals that National Hockey League teams lost a collective US$273 million in 2003, and suggests the league is "on the road to oblivion. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. St John's (ˌseɪntˈdʒanz French Saint-Jean) is the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and located on the eastern tip Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. The 2004 World Junior (Under 20 Ice Hockey Championships was held between December 26, 2003 and January 5, 2004 in Helsinki (in Finnish;) or Helsingfors (in Swedish;) is the Capital and largest city of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Arthur Levitt Jr (born 1931 was the twenty-fifth and longest serving Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC from 1993 to 2001 The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "
• April 6 - 2004 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships at Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Gold Medal Game:  Canada 2,  United States 0
  • Bronze Medal Game:  Finland 3,  Sweden 2
• April 10 - National Women's Hockey League championship at Brampton, Ontario
  • Championship Final: Calgary X-Treme 6, Brampton Thunder 5 (OT)
• April 18 - IIHF World Under-18 Championship at Minsk, Belarus
  • Gold Medal Game: Russia 3, United States 2
  • Bronze Medal Game: Czech Republic 3, Canada 2
• April 25 - Allan Cup at Saint-Georges, Quebec
  • Allan Cup Final: Saint-Georges Garaga 5, Ministlkwan Islanders 0
• April 25 - Canadian National Midget Championship at Kenora, Ontario
  • Gold Medal Game: Brandon Wheat Kings 2, College Charles-Lemoyne 1 (OT)
  • Bronze Medal Game: Red Deer Optimist Chiefs 5, Kenora Stars 2
• May 9 - 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships at Prague, Czech Republic
  • Gold Medal Game:  Canada 5,  Sweden 3
  • Bronze Medal Game:  United States 1,  Slovakia 0 (SO)
• May 23 - Memorial Cup at Kelowna, British Columbia
  • 2004 Memorial Cup Final: Kelowna Rockets 2, Gatineau Olympques 1
• June 7 - Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Calgary Flames 4 games to 3 to win the Stanley Cup. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus The 2004 IIHF World Women Championships were held March 30 - April 6, 2004 in Halifax and Dartmouth, Canada See also Halifax Nova Scotia See also Halifax Regional Municipality municipal election 2008 Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital Head coaches 2008 - Peter Smith 2005, 2006, 2007 - Melody Davidson 2004 - The American national women's Ice hockey team is controlled by USA Hockey. The Finnish national women's Ice hockey team is controlled by The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation. The Swedish national women's Ice hockey team or Damkronorna ("the Lady Crowns" in Swedish is controlled by Svenska Ishockeyförbundet. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama The National Women's Hockey League (Ligue Nationale de Hockey Féminin was a women's Ice hockey league established in 1999. Brampton (pronounced bramton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada Brampton (pronounced bramton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Minsk (Мінск mʲinsk Минск mʲinsk is the Capital and largest city in Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. The Allan Cup is the trophy awarded to the national senior amateur men’s Ice hockey champions of Canada. For other meanings see Beauce (disambiguation Saint-Georges-de-Beauce is a city in the province For other meanings see Beauce (disambiguation Saint-Georges-de-Beauce is a city in the province Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Brandon is a City in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The surrounding area is often referred to as " Westman " Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, and is Alberta's Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of The 2004 Men's Ice Hockey Championships were held April 24-May 9 2004 in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic. Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, History From 1920 until 1963 the Senior Amateur Club teams representing Canada were usually the most recent Allan Cup champions 2008 World Championship team 2006 teams Olympic record 1920 - Finished in 4th place 1924 - Finished 2008 World Championship roster The following players were most recently named to represent the United States at the 2008 IIHF World Championship, finishing in 6th place The Slovak men's National Ice Hockey team is one of the major ice hockey powers in the world Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Memorial Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL Kelowna (2007 population 106707 metropolitan population of 165596 is a City on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia The 2004 Memorial Cup occurred May 15 - 23 at Prospera Place in Kelowna British Columbia. Kelowna (2007 population 106707 metropolitan population of 165596 is a City on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia Gatineau ( 2006 census population 242124 is a city in western Quebec, Canada. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion
• September 14 - World Cup of Hockey at Toronto, Canada
  • Final: Canada 3, Finland 2. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. The 2004 World Cup of Hockey is the second World Cup of Hockey (WCH an international Ice hockey tournament Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe.
• September 15 - NHL collective bargaining agreement expires. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Collective bargaining is the process whereby workers organize together to meet converse and compromise upon the work environment with their employers Commissioner Gary Bettman announces a lockout of NHLPA players (see: 2004-05 NHL lockout). Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2 1952 in Queens, New York) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL a post he has held since A lockout is a Work stoppage in which an Employer prevents employees from working The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL
• October 11 - Jean Perron named head coach of Israeli national under-18 hockey team

Kabaddi

• November 21 - India wins the first-ever World Cup kabaddi championship defeating Iran in the final held at Mumbai. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Jean Perron (b October 5, 1946 in Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland, Quebec) was a Head coach for the National Hockey League For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Kabaddi (sometimes written Kabbadi or Kabadi) (கபடி otherwise known as சடுகுடுకబడ్డీ ਕਬੱਡੀ कबड्डी कबड्डीکبڈی Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial

Lacrosse

• February 22 - National Lacrosse League - The East Division All-Stars defeat the West Division All-Stars 19-15 in the All Star Game. Lacrosse is a full contact Team sport played using a solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or Lacrosse stick. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne The National Lacrosse League (NLL is the league of men's indoor lacrosse in North America. National Lacrosse League All Star Game is a Lacrosse game played each year between two teams representing the two divisions of the National Lacrosse League (NLL
• May 7 - National Lacrosse League - Calgary Roughnecks defeat Buffalo Bandits 14-11 to win Champion's Cup
• May 30 - LeMoyne College defeats Limestone 11-10 (2OT) for first Division II National Championship. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses The National Lacrosse League (NLL is the league of men's indoor lacrosse in North America. The Calgary Roughnecks are a member of the National Lacrosse League based in Calgary Alberta. The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Le Moyne College, named after Simon Le Moyne, is a private four-year Jesuit college of approximately 2300 Undergraduate students that balances a Limestone is a Sedimentary rock composed largely of the Mineral Calcite ( Calcium carbonate: CaCO3 Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The annual NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament determines the top Lacrosse team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division
• August - European Lacrosse Championships
  • Men's - England defeats Germany
  • Women's - Wales A defeats Scotland A
• August 22 - Major League Lacrosse - Philadelphia Barrage defeat Boston Cannons 13-11 to win league championship at Boston
• Clarington Green Gaels win the Founders Cup
• Peterborough Lakers win the Mann Cup
• Burnaby Lakers win the Minto Cup

Luge

• January 4 - European Luge Championships at Oberhof, Germany
  • Men's Doubles winner: Steffen Skel and Steffen Woeller, Germany, 1:22. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and The European Lacrosse Championships are held every four years and have been held since 1995 to determine the best national Lacrosse team of Europe. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Major League Lacrosse is a professional outdoor Lacrosse league that is made up of teams within the United States. The Philadelphia Barrage is a Lacrosse team that was based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania from the 2004 season until the 2008 season The Boston Cannons are a professional Lacrosse team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Founders Cup is the championship trophy of Canada 's Junior "B" Lacrosse leagues The Mann Cup is the trophy awarded to the senior men's Lacrosse champions of Canada. The Minto Cup is awarded annually to the champion junior men's Lacrosse team of Canada. A luge is a small one- or two-person Sled on which one sleds supine (face up and feet-first Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The FIL European Luge Championships, part of the International Luge Federation (FIL have taken place since 1914 Oberhof is a town in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district of Thuringia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Steffen Skel (born June 14, 1972) is a German Luger who competed from 1992 to 2004. Steffen Wöller (born September 10, 1972) is a German Luger who competed from 1991 to 2004. 633
  • Women's Singles winner: Silke Kraushaar, Germany, 1:22. Silke Kraushaar-Pielach (born Silke Kraushaar on October 10, 1970 in Sonneberg) is a German Luger who competed from 1995 995
• January 17 - World Cup event at Winterberg, Germany
  • Men's Singles winner: Georg Hackl, Germany 1:51. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Winterberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Georg Hackl (born September 9, 1966) is a German former Luger who was three time Olympic and World Champion 211

Orienteering

• First ever World Championship in Trail Orienteering held September 15-18 in Västerås, Sweden. Orienteering is a family of Sports that require Navigational skills using a Map and Compass, usually in combination with Point to point racing Orienteering is a family of Sports that require Navigational skills using a Map and Compass, usually in combination with Point to point racing "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.

Netball

• 5 July- World champions, New Zealand's Silver Ferns, complete 3-0 test series win over Australia with 53-46 win at Hamilton, New Zealand. Netball is a non-contact team Sport similar to and derived from Basketball. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Hamilton ( Kirikiriroa in Māori) is the centre of New Zealand 's fourth largest Urban area, and is the country's seventh largest City

Radiosport

• Twelfth Amateur Radio Direction Finding World Championship held in Brno, Czech Republic. Amateur radio direction finding ( ARDF, also known as radio orienteering and Radiosport) is an amateur racing sport that combines Radio direction Brno ( IPA:; Brünn is the second-largest City in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia,

Skiing & Snowboarding

• Biathlon
  • January 10- World Cup Biathlon event at Pokljuka, Slovenia winner, men's 12. Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a Snow -covered slope on a Snowboard attached to a participant's feet using a special boot set into a mounted binding Biathlon (not to be confused with Duathlon) is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Pokljuka is a foresty plateau at the altitude of around 1300 metres situated partly in the Municipality of Bled and partly in municipality of Bohinj in Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west 5 km pursuit: Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Norway, 36:18. Ole Einar Bjørndalen (born 27 January 1974 height 5'10" (179 cm weight 10 st 3 lb (143 lb (64 kg from Simostranda in Modum, (southeastern Norway Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional 8
  • January 14- World Cup Biathlon event at Ruhpolding, Germany winner, Women's 4x6K Relay winner: Germany, 1:18:37
  • January 15- Men's 4x7. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Ruhpolding is a municipality of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign 5K Relay winner: Belarus, 1:43:43. Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east 71
  • January 17- World Cup Biathlon competition Men's 10 km Sprint winner: Halvard Hanevold, Norway 25:01. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Halvard Hanevold (born December 3, 1969 in Askim) is a Norwegian biathlete. 5
• Cross-country skiing
  • January 10- World Cup men's cross-country skiing competition at Otepaa, Finland winner, 30 km mass start: Frode Estil, Norway, 1:15:18. Cross-country skiing (also known as XC skiing) is a Winter sport popular in many countries with large snowfields primarily Northern Europe, Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Otepää is a town in Valga County, Estonia with a population of about 2000 Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Frode Estil (born May 31, 1972 in Lierne in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway) is a Norwegian cross-country skier. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional 1
  • January 17- World Cup cross-country ski meet at Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic
    • Men's 15 km classical style winner: Andrus Veerpalu, Estonia 42:27. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Nové Město na Moravě (ˈnovɛ ˈmɲɛsto ˈnamoravjɛ German: Neustadtl in Mähren) is a town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Andrus Veerpalu (born February 8, 1971 in Pärnu) is an Estonian Cross country skier. Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region 6
    • Women's 10 km classical style winner: Gabriella Paruzzi, Italy 31:17. Gabriella Paruzzi (born June 21, 1969 in Udine) is a retired Italian Cross-country skier who competed from 1991 to Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 6
• Downhill skiing
  • January 4 - Men's World Cup Slalom Competition at Flachau, Austria winner: Kalle Palander, Finland, 1:42. The downhill is an Alpine skiing discipline The rules for the downhill were originally developed by Sir Arnold Lunn for the 1921 British National Ski Championships Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Flachau is a village in the district of St Johann im Pongau in Salzburg, Austria, with a population of 2625 (2001 census Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Kalle Markus Palander (born May 2, 1977 in Tornio) is a Finnish alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. 24
  • January 4 - Women's World Cip Giant Slalom Competition at Megeve, France winner: Alexandra Meissnitzer, Austria 1:24. Megève is a Town and commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Alexandra Meissnitzer (born 18 June 1973 is a retired alpine Skier from Austria. 98
  • January 10 - Men's World Cup downhill race at Chamonix, France winner: Stephane Eberharter, Austria 1:59. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or more commonly Chamonix (ʃamɔni in French is a Town and commune in eastern France, in the Haute-Savoie 08
  • January 10- Women's World Cup downhill ski race at Veysonnaz, Switzerland winner: Renate Götschl, Austria 1:38. Veysonnaz is a municipality in the district of Sion in the Swiss canton of Valais. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Renate Götschl (born 6 August 1975, in Judenburg, Austria) is an Austrian alpine skier. 58
  • January 11- Men's World Cup slalom at Chamonix, France winner: Giorgio Rocca, Italy 1:29. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Giorgio Rocca (born August 6, 1975, Chur, Switzerland) is an Italian Alpine skier, a specialist of Slalom skiing Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 09
  • January 17- Women's World Cup downhill race at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy winner: Hilde Gerg, Germany 1:17. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Cortina d'Ampezzo (Hayden is a town and municipality in the Province of Belluno, Veneto, northern Italy. Mathilde Gerg (born October 19 1975 in Lenggries, Bavaria) is a German former alpine skier. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 57
• Freestyle skiing
  • January 10- Ericsson World Freestyle skiing competition at Mont Tremblant, Quebec
    • Women's Moguls winner: Stephanie St. Freestyle skiing began in the 1930s when Norwegian skiers began performing acrobatics during alpine and cross-country training Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Pierre, Canada 24. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page 25 points
    • Men's Moguls winner: Marc-Andre Moreau, Canada 25. Marc-André Moreau (born on January 22, 1982 in Chambly Quebec) is a Canadian freestyle skier. 14 points
  • January 16- Freesyle FIS World Cup at Lake Placid, New York
    • Women's aerials winner: Jiao Wang, China 183. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Lake Placid is a Village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National 61
    • Men's aerials winner: Steve Omischl, Canada 246. 01
  • January 17
    • Women's Moguls winner: Jennifer Heil, Canada 26. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Jennifer Heil (born April 11, 1983) is a Canadian freestyle skier. 77
    • Men's Moguls winner: Janne Lahtela, Finland 26. Janne Lahtela (born February 28, 1974 in Kemijärvi) is a Finnish former athlete, who established himself as one of the most dominant Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. 29
• Giant slalom
  • January 3 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Competition at Flachau, Austria winner: Benjamin Raich, Austria, 2:22. Giant slalom is an Alpine skiing discipline It involves skiing between sets of poles ("gates" spaced at a greater distance to each other than in slalom Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Flachau is a village in the district of St Johann im Pongau in Salzburg, Austria, with a population of 2625 (2001 census Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Benjamin Raich (born 28 February 1978 in Arzl im Pitztal, Tyrol) is an Austrian alpine skier who won gold medals in the 54
• Nordic skiing
  • January 4 - Nordic combined World Cup event at Schonach, Germany winner: Todd Lodwick, United States, 34:29. Nordic skiing is a Winter sport that encompasses all types of Skiing where the heel of the boot cannot be fixed to the ski Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Todd Lodwick (born November 21 1976 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado) is a retired american Nordic combined skier and by several measures the most successful The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 5
• Ski jumping
  • January 1 - The traditional New Year's Ski Jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Ski jumping is a Sport in which skiers go down an "inrun" with a take-off ramp (the jump attempting to go as far as possible New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a Market town in Bavaria, southern Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Large Hill event was won by Sigurd Pettersen of Norway with 253. Sigurd Pettersen (born 28 February 1980 is a Norwegian Ski jumper. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional 8 points.
  • January 4 - Four Hills ski jumping tournament at Innsbruck, Austria. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Innsbruck is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in western Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich K120 winner: Peter Zonta, Slovenia, 265. Peter Žonta (born January 9, 1979 in Ljubljana) is a Slovenian Ski jumper who competed from 1996 to 2005. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west 2 points
• Super-G
  • January 11 - Women's World Cup super-G at Veysonnaz, Switzerland winner: Hilde Gerg, Germany, 1:21. The Super Giant Slalom is an Alpine skiing discipline It is usually referred to as Super G and is considered a "speed" discipline along with Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Veysonnaz is a municipality in the district of Sion in the Swiss canton of Valais. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Mathilde Gerg (born October 19 1975 in Lenggries, Bavaria) is a German former alpine skier. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 34
  • January 14 - Women's World Cup super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy winner: Genevieve Simard, Canada, 13. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Cortina d'Ampezzo (Hayden is a town and municipality in the Province of Belluno, Veneto, northern Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Geneviève Simard (born November 5 1980 in Montreal) is a Canadian Alpine skier. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page 05
  • January 16 - Women's World Cup super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy winner: Renate Götschl, Austria 1:10. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Renate Götschl (born 6 August 1975, in Judenburg, Austria) is an Austrian alpine skier. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich 59
• Snowboarding
  • January 3 - World Cup men's "big air" snowboarding competition at Klagenfurt, Austria winner: Aleksi Vanninen, Finland, 1,000 points
  • January 6 - World Cup snowboard parallel slalom at Bad Gastein, Austria
    • Men's winner: Dejan Josir, Slovenia, 1,000
    • Women's winner: Jagna Kolasinska-Marczulajtis, Poland, 1,000
  • January 10 - World Cup giant slalom race at L'Alpe d'Huez, France
    • Men's Parallel Giant Slalom winner: Urs Eiselin, Switzerland, 1,000
    • Women's Parallel Giant Slalom winner: Daniela Meuli, Switzerland, 1,000
  • January 16 - World Cup cross at Arosa, Switzerland
    • Men's winner: Stefano Pozzolini, Italy 1,000
    • Women's winner: Karine Ruby, France 1,000
  • January 17 -
    • Men's winner: Simone Malusa, Italy 1,000
    • Women's winner: Karine Ruby, France 1,000

Snooker

• World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Graeme Dott 18-8
• World rankings: Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes world number one for 2004/05

• October 16: In a qualifying match for the UK Championship, Jamie Burnett makes a break of 148 against Leo Fernandez and becomes the first player to achieve a break higher than the nominal maximum of 147 in a professional match. Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a Snow -covered slope on a Snowboard attached to a participant's feet using a special boot set into a mounted binding Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Klagenfurt guildhall 19072006 01jpg|thumb|220px|City hall in Klagenfurt´s center Neuer Platz]] Klagenfurt am Wörthersee ( Slovene: Celovec) is the Capital Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Bad Gastein is a spa town in Austria, situated in the middle of the National Park Hohe Tauern, at 1000 metres above Sea level. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Alpe d'Huez is a famous Ski resort 1860 metres / 3330 metres (6102 ft / 10924 ft high This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Daniela Meuli (born 6 November 1981) is a Swiss Snowboarder. Meuli is World Champion 2005 in parallel slalom Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Arosa is a municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Karine Ruby (born January 4, 1978) is a French snowboarder and Olympic champion Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands) nicknamed "The Graeme Dott (born May 12, 1977) is a professional Snooker player from Larkhall in Scotland. The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional Snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born 5 December 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands) nicknamed "The Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Jamie Burnett (b September 16, 1975) is a professional Snooker player from Hamilton Scotland Career During the qualifying In Snooker, a break is the total score achieved by a player in a single to the table. Leo Fernandez is a Snooker player born in Limerick, Ireland and living in Cumbria, England.

Speed skating

Long track speed skating

• January 2 - Winners at the 2003 Canada Post All Round Canadian Championships at Calgary, Alberta:
  • Men's 500 m: Mike Ireland, Winnipeg, Manitoba 34. Speed skating or speedskating is a competitive form of Skating in which the competitors race each other in travelling a certain distance Speed skating or speedskating is a competitive form of Skating in which the competitors race each other in travelling a certain distance Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada Michael ("Mike" Ireland (born 3 January 1974 in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada) is a long track speed skater. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population 58 seconds
  • Men's 1000 m: Jeremy Wotherspoon, Red Deer, Alberta 1:08. Jeremy Lee Wotherspoon (born October 26, 1976 in Humboldt Saskatchewan) is a Canadian speed skater. Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, and is Alberta's 90
  • Women's 500 m: Krisy Myers, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan 39. Lloydminster is a Canadian City which has the unusual geographic distinction of straddling a provincial 43
  • Women's 1000 m: Kristy Myers 1:18. 16
• January 3
  • Men's 500 m: Casey Fitzrandolph, Madison, Wisconsin 35. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Casey J FitzRandolph (born January 21 1975 in Verona, Wisconsin) is an American speedskater. Madison is the capital of the US state of Wisconsin and the County seat of Dane County. 27 seconds
  • Men's 1500 m: Jay Morrison, Fort St. John, British Columbia 1:46. 96
  • Women's 500 m: Kerry Simpson, Melville, Saskatchewan 39. Melville is a small Canadian city located in the east-central portion of Saskatchewan. 67
  • Women's 1500 m: Kristina Groves, Ottawa 1:59. Kristina Groves (born on December 4, 1976 in Ottawa Ontario) is a Canadian speedskater, of Norwegian descent Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. 25

• January 17 - Winners at the World sprint speedskating championships at Nagano, Japan:
  • Men's 500 m: Jeremy Wotherspoon, Canada 35. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, is located in the northern part of the prefecture near the confluence of the Chikuma and the Sai rivers on the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Jeremy Lee Wotherspoon (born October 26, 1976 in Humboldt Saskatchewan) is a Canadian speed skater. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page 25
  • Women's 500 m: Sayuri Osuga, Japan 38. Sayuri Osuga ( Japanese: 大菅小百合 born 27 October 1980 in Shibetsu Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese speed skater and cyclist 79

• February 7 - 9 - Winners at the 2004 World Allround Speed Skating Championships at Hamar, Norway:
  • Men's 500 m: Yevgeny Lalenkov, Russia 35. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. The World Allround Speed Skating Championships are a series of Speed skating events held annually to determine the best allround speed skater of the world is a town and municipality in the county of Hedmark, Norway. Hamar was separated from Vang as a city and municipality of its own in Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Yevgeny Lalenkov (born February 16, 1981 in Angarsk) is a Russian long track speed skater who participates in international Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 780
  • Men's 5000 m: Carl Verheijen, Netherlands 6:20. Carl Eduard Verheijen (born May 26, 1975 in The Hague) is a Dutch speedskater specializing in the longer distances 5000-m The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 61
  • Ladies' 500 m: Jennifer Rodriguez, United States 38. Jennifer Rodriguez (born June 8, 1976 in Miami FL) is a Cuban - American speed skater. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 740
  • Ladies' 3000 m Renate Groenewold, Netherlands 4:04. Renate Groenewold (born October 8 1976 in Veendam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch long track speed skater and Road bicycle racer. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 58
  • Men's 1500 m Shani Davis, United States 1:46. Shani Davis (born August 13, 1982 in Chicago Illinois) is an American Speed skater who competes in both short track and long The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 02
  • Men's 10,000 m Carl Verheijen, Netherlands 13:17. Carl Eduard Verheijen (born May 26, 1975 in The Hague) is a Dutch speedskater specializing in the longer distances 5000-m The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 86
  • Ladies' 1500 m Jennifer Rodriguez, United States, 1:57. Jennifer Rodriguez (born June 8, 1976 in Miami FL) is a Cuban - American speed skater. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 33
  • Ladies' 5000 m Gretha Smit, Netherlands 7:02. Gretha Smit (born January 20, 1976 in Rouveen) is a Dutch speed skater. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 89
  • Men's all-around champion: Chad Hedrick, United States 150. Chad Hedrick (born April 17, 1977 in Spring Texas) is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 478
  • Ladies' all-around champion: Renate Groenewold, Netherlands 162. Renate Groenewold (born October 8 1976 in Veendam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch long track speed skater and Road bicycle racer. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 573

Short track speed skating

• January 10- World junior short-track speed skating championships at Beijing
  • Men's 500 m winner: Ho-Suk Lee, South Korea 42. Short track speed skating (also Shorttrack speedskating) is a form of competitive ice Speed skating. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː 542 seconds
  • Women's 500 m winner: Anouk Leblanc-Boucher, Canada 45. Anouk Leblanc-Boucher (born on October 21, 1984 in Prévost Québec) is a Canadian short track speed skating athlete at the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page 689 seconds
• January 11-
  • Men's 1000 m winner: Ki-Deok Kwon, South Korea 1:28. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. 682
  • Women's 1000 m winner: Yun-Mi Kang, South Korea 1:36. 040
• January 17- European short-track speedskating championship at Zoetermeer, Netherlands:
  • Women's 500 m: Evgenia Radanova, Bulgaria 44. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Zoetermeer ( is a city in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Evgenia Radanova (Евгения Раданова (born 4 November 1977) is a Bulgarian female sportsperson that has participated in both Summer The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian 882
  • Men's 500 m: Nicola Franceschina, Italy 42. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest 845

Swimming

International tournaments

• January 13 – World Cup (short course) in Stockholm, Sweden:
  • Men's 50m Butterfly: Mike Mintenko (CAN) 23. Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Michael ("Mike" Mintenko (born November 7, 1975 in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan) is a freestyle and butterfly Swimmer 75
  • Men's 100m Freestyle: Jason Lezak (USA) 47. Jason Edward Lezak (born November 12, 1975) is an American swimmer. 24
  • Men's 100m Individual Medley: Kosuke Kitajima (JPN) 53. is a Japanese World record holder and multiple Olympic gold medalist Breaststroke Swimmer. 71
  • Men's 400m Freestyle: Yuri Prilukov (RUS) 3:41. Yury Aleksandrovich Prilukov (Юрий Александрович Прилуков born 14 June 1984 in Sverdlovsk) is a freestyle 10
  • Men's 400m Individual Medley: Brian Johns (CAN) 4:09. Brian Johns (born August 5, 1982) is an Olympic swimmer from Canada. 92
  • Men's 50m Breaststroke: Ed Moses (USA) 27. Glenn Edward ("Ed" Moses Jr (born June 7 1980 is an American swimmer who won gold and silver medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics. 10
  • Men's 200m Breaststroke: Ed Moses (USA) 2:04. Glenn Edward ("Ed" Moses Jr (born June 7 1980 is an American swimmer who won gold and silver medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics. 54
  • Men's 200m Butterfly: Takeshi Matsuda (JPN) 1:52. 67
  • Women's 50m Backstroke: Chang Gao (CHN) 27. 61
• January 14 – World Cup (short course) in Stockholm, Sweden:
  • Men's 200m Backstroke: Evgeny Aleshin (RUS) 1:53. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. 21
  • Men's 100m Butterfly: Andriy Serdinov (UKR) 51. Andriy Serdinov (born November 17, 1982 in Luhansk) is a Ukrainian swimmer who competed in the 2004 Olympics in various categories 66
  • Men's 200m Freestyle: Ryk Neethling (RSA) 1:23. Ryk Neethling (born 17 November 1977 is a South African swimmer 85
  • Men's 1500m Freestyle: Yuri Prilukov (RUS) 14:46. Yury Aleksandrovich Prilukov (Юрий Александрович Прилуков born 14 June 1984 in Sverdlovsk) is a freestyle 59
  • Men's 200m Individual Medley: Kosuke Kitajima (JPN) 1:56. is a Japanese World record holder and multiple Olympic gold medalist Breaststroke Swimmer. 68

• 27th European LC Championships in Madrid, Spain (May 5 – 16)
  • Russia wins the most medals (16), Ukraine the most gold medals (9)

• Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece (August 14 – 22)
  • United States wins the most medals (28), and the most gold medals (12)

• Seventh World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis, United States (October 7 – 11)
  • United States wins the most medals (41), and the most gold medals (21)

• 8th European SC Championships in Vienna, Austria (December 9 – 12)
  • Germany wins the most medals (22), and the most gold medals (9)

Records

• January 18 — Exactly four years after Australia's Susie O'Neill set her world record (2:04. The European LC Championships 2004 were held in Madrid, Spain from May 5 to 16, at the M-86 Swimming Center in the southeast of the Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Aquatic Centre with the athletes competing in 32 events Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The 7th FINA Short Course World Championships were held in Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Indiana, USA from October 7 through October The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed The European SC Championships 2004 was held in Vienna, Austria, in a mobile pool located in the Vienna City Hall ( Wiener Stadthalle) Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Susan ("Susie" O'Neill (born August 2 1973) is an Australian former competitive swimmer from Brisbane, Queensland, who was famously The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA 16) in the women's 200m butterfly (short course), Yang Yu from PR China betters that time at a World Cup meet in Berlin, Germany, clocking 2:04. Yang Yu ( born February 6, 1985 in Hangzhou) is a female Olympic medal-winning Swimmer from the People's Republic of China. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 04.

• March 25 — Frédérick Bousquet breaks the world record in the men's 50m freestyle (short course) at a meet in New York, United States, clocking 21. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Frédérick Bousquet (born August 4, 1981 in Perpignan) is a freestyle and butterfly Swimmer from France. The first World Record in the Men's 50 metres Freestyle in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous 10.

Tennis

Main article: 2004 in tennis

• Australian Open
  • Men's Final: Roger Federer defeats Marat Safin, 7-6(7-3) 6-4 6-2
  • Women's Final: Justine Henin-Hardenne defeats Kim Clijsters, 6-3 4-6 6-3

• French Open
  • Men's Final: Gastón Gaudio defeats Guillermo Coria 0-6 3-6 6-4 6-1 8-6
  • Women's Final: Anastasia Myskina defeats Elena Dementieva 6-1 6-2

• Wimbledon Championships
  • Men's Final: Roger Federer defeats Andy Roddick, 4-6 7-5 7-6(7-3) 6-3
  • Ladies' Final: Maria Sharapova defeats Serena Williams, 6-1 6-4

• US Open
  • Men's Final: Roger Federer defeats Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0
  • Women's Final: Svetlana Kuznetsova defeats Elena Dementieva 6-3 7-5

• 2004 Summer Olympics
  • Men's Singles Competition
  1. Gold – Nicolás Massú
  2. Silver – Mardy Fish
  3. Bronze – Fernando González
  • Women's Singles Competition
  1. Gold – Justine Henin-Hardenne
  2. Silver – Amélie Mauresmo
  3. Bronze – Alicia Molik
  • Men's Doubles Competition
  1. Gold – Fernando González & Nicolás Massú
  2. Silver – Nicolas Kiefer & Rainer Schüttler
  3. Bronze – Mario Ančić & Ivan Ljubičić
  • Women's Doubles Competition
  1. Gold – Li Ting & Sun Tiantian
  2. Silver – Conchita Martínez & Virginia Ruano Pascual
  3. Bronze – Paola Suárez & Patricia Tarabini

Volleyball

• Men's World League – Final Round in Rome, Italy
  • Gold Medal:  Brazil
  • Silver Medal:  Italy
  • Bronze Medal:  Serbia and Montenegro
• Women's World Grand Prix – Final Round in Reggio Calabria, Italy
  • Gold Medal:  Brazil
  • Silver Medal:  Italy
  • Bronze Medal:  United States

• Men's Olympic Qualifier
  • Porto, Portugal:  Poland
  • Tokyo, Japan:  France and  Australia
  • Madrid, Spain:  Netherlands

• Women's Olympic Qualifier in Tokyo, Japan
  • First place:  Japan
  • Second place:  South Korea
  • Third place:  Russia
  • Fourth place:  Italy

• 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
  • Men's Team Competition
    • Gold Medal —  Brazil
    • Silver Medal —  Italy
    • Bronze Medal —  Russia
  • Women's Team Competition
    • Gold Medal —  China
    • Silver Medal —  Russia
    • Bronze Medal —  Cuba

• Women's Pan-American Cup in Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico
  • Gold Medal:  Cuba
  • Silver Medal:  United States
  • Bronze Medal:  Dominican Republic

Water polo

Men's Competition

• Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  •  Croatia
  •  Germany
  •  Russia

• FINA World League in Long Island, United States
  • Gold Medal:  Hungary
  • Silver Medal:  Serbia and Montenegro
  • Bronze Medal:  Greece

Women's Competition

• FINA World League in Long Beach, United States
  • Gold Medal:  United States
  • Silver Medal:  Hungary
  • Bronze Medal:  Italy

• Holiday Cup in La Jolla, United States
  • Gold Medal:  United States
  • Silver Medal:  Italy
  • Bronze Medal:  Russia

Floorball (Unihockey)

• May 16 to May 23 - The Men's World Unihockey Championship in Switzerland were won by Sweden [1]. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) See also 2004 in sports, 2003 in tennis, 2005 in tennis. ITF Grand Slam Events Australian Open The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Gastón Norberto Gaudio (born December 9 1978 in Temperley, Buenos Aires) nicknamed El Gato ( The Cat in Spanish) is Guillermo Sebastián Coria (born January 13, 1982 in Rufino, Santa Fe Province) nicknamed El Mago ( The Magician Anastasia Andreyevna Myskina (Анастасия Мыскина ʌnəstʌˈsʲijə ˈmɨskʲɪnə (born July 8 1981 Moscow Russia is a professional Tennis Elena Dementieva (; (born 15 October 1981, Moscow) is a professional tennis player from Russia who has won two Olympic medals in singles The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick (born August 30 1982 is an American professional Tennis player and a former World No Maria Yuryevna Sharapova ( Mariya Yur’evna Sharapova; born April 19 1987 is a Russian professional Tennis player Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26 1981 is a professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No Svetlana Aleksandrovna Kuznetsova ( (born June 27, 1985) is a Russian professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Elena Dementieva (; (born 15 October 1981, Moscow) is a professional tennis player from Russia who has won two Olympic medals in singles Tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place on ten separate courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre. Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried (born October 10 1979, in Viña del Mar Chile) nicknamed Vampiro ( Spanish: "vampire" Mardy Fish (born December 9, 1981 in Edina Minnesota) is an American professional Tennis player Fernando Francisco González Ciuffardi (born July 29, 1980) nicknamed El bombardero de La Reina ( Spanish "The La Reina Amélie Simone Mauresmo (ameli simɔn moʀɛsmo in French born July 5 1979 is a French professional Tennis player Alicia Molik (born 27 January 1981 is a former professional Female tennis player from Australia. Fernando Francisco González Ciuffardi (born July 29, 1980) nicknamed El bombardero de La Reina ( Spanish "The La Reina Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried (born October 10 1979, in Viña del Mar Chile) nicknamed Vampiro ( Spanish: "vampire" Nicolas Kiefer (born July 5, 1977 in Holzminden) is a Tennis player from Germany. Rainer Schüttler (born April 25, 1976) is a professional tennis player from Germany. Mario Ančić (born March 30 1984 is a professional Tennis player from Croatia, and a graduate of Law from the University of Split. Ivan Ljubičić ( ˈʎubitʃitɕ}} born March 19, 1979) is Croatian Tennis player Li Ting ( born January 5, 1980 in Wuhan, Hubei province is a female Tennis player from the People's Republic Sun Tiantian ( Simplified Chinese: 孙甜甜 Pinyin: Sūn Tiántián born October 12, 1981 in Henan province is a Chinese There is another tennis player with a similar name Conchita Martínez Granados. Virginia Ruano Pascual (born September 21, 1973) is a Spanish professional female tennis player Paola Suárez (born June 23, 1976 in Pergamino, Buenos Aires, Argentina) was a top 10 tennis player in the early Patricia Tarabini (born August 6, 1968 in La Plata) was an Argentine tennis player Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet The FIVB World League 2004 was a Volleyball tournament played by 12 countries from June 04 to July 18 2005. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 The Brazil men's national volleyball team is the national team of Brazil. The Italy men's national volleyball team is the Volleyball national team of Italy. The Serbia men's national Volleyball team is the national team of Serbia. Reggio di Calabria (Italian pronunciation /ˈrɛʤo ˌdikaˈlabrja/ Calabrian dialect: Rìggiu, Greek-Calabrian: Righi, Greek: The Brazil women's national volleyball team is the national team of Brazil. The Italy women's national volleyball team is the national team of Italy. The United States women's national volleyball team represents the United States of America in international Volleyball competitions and friendly games and is The 2004 FIVB Men's World Olympic Qualification Tournaments consisted out of three tournaments all played in May 2004 The Poland national men's volleyball team is the national Volleyball team from Poland, controlled by the Polski Związek Piłki Siatkowej (PZPS officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. The France men's national volleyball team is the Volleyball national team of France. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. The Netherlands men's national Volleyball team is the national team of the Netherlands. Eight teams played in the 2004 FIVB Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament from Saturday May 8 to Sunday May 16 in Tokyo Japan, which also doubled officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. The Japan women's national volleyball team, or All-Japan women's volleyball team, is the Volleyball national team of Japan, currently ranked The South Korea women's national volleyball team represents South Korea in international Volleyball competitions and friendly matches The Russia women's national volleyball team is the national team of Russia. The Italy women's national volleyball team is the national team of Italy. Volleyball at the 2004 Summer Olympics consisted of indoor volleyball held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium and Beach volleyball Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's The Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament was held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium located at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex from August 15 to The Brazil men's national volleyball team is the national team of Brazil. The Italy men's national volleyball team is the Volleyball national team of Italy. The Russia men's national Volleyball team is the national team of Russia. Women's Volleyball at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium located at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex between August The China women's national volleyball team ( represents the People's Republic of China in international Volleyball competitions and friendly matches The Russia women's national volleyball team is the national team of Russia. The Cuba women's national volleyball team is the national team of Cuba. The 2004 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the third edition of the annual Women's Volleyball Tournament, played by ten countries from June 17 to Tijuana (ˌtiːəˈwɑːnə Spanish, ti'xwana|ti'ʍana is the largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California, situated on the U Mexicali, is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. The Cuba women's national volleyball team is the national team of Cuba. The United States women's national volleyball team represents the United States of America in international Volleyball competitions and friendly games and is The Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team represents the Dominican Republic in international Volleyball competitions Water polo is a team water sport A team consists of six field players and one Goalkeeper. The 2004 Men's Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament was a tournament to decide the remaining three competing teams at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens Rio de Janeiro ("River of January" ˈhiw dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu in Brazilian Portuguese, /ˈriːoʊ di ʒəˈnɛroʊ/ in English is the second largest city of Brazil The Croatia men's national water polo team has played since Croatia 's independence in 1991 and is controlled by the Croatian Water Polo Federation. Long Island is an island located in southeastern New York, USA, its western shores directly across from Manhattan, from which the island stretches The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Serbia men's national water polo team represents Serbia in international Water polo competitions and is controlled by the Water polo Association of Serbia The 2004 FINA Women's Water Polo World League was the first edition of the annual event organised by the world's governing body in aquatics the FINA. Long Beach is a city located in southern California, USA, on the Pacific coast The United States women's national water polo team represents the United States in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches The Hungary women's national water polo team represents Hungary in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches The Italy women's national water polo team represents Italy in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches La Jolla (ləˈhɔɪə "luh-HOY-uh") is a wealthy Seaside resort community of up to 42808 residents within the city of San Diego, California The United States women's national water polo team represents the United States in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches The Italy women's national water polo team represents Italy in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches The Russia women's national water polo team represents Russia in international Women 's Water polo competitions and friendly matches Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.

Multi-sport events

• 2004 Summer Olympics held from August 13 to 29 in Athens, Greece

• 2004 Summer Paralympics held from September 17 to 28 in Athens, Greece

• Tenth Pan Arab Games held in Algiers, Algeria

Awards

• Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Lance Armstrong, Cycling
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Annika Sörenstam, LPGA golf

Deaths

January-February

• January 2 — Paul Hopkins (99), reported to be the oldest living former Major League Baseball player
• January 4 — James Counsilman, American swimming coach (b. A multi-sport event -- 246717740 ( talk) 1859 5 October 2008 (UTC is an organized sporting event often held over multiple days and featuring competition in many The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's The 2004 Summer Paralympics were held in Athens, Greece, from September 17 to September 28. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Algiers (الجزائر Algerian Arabic: Dzayer ( (From kabyle pronunciation Kabyle: Ledzayer, Alger) is the Capital and largest The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson September 18 1971 is an American professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam Team Astana Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Paul Henry Hopkins ( September 25, 1904 - January 2, 2004) was a right-handed relief Pitcher in Major League Baseball who Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. James Edward "Doc" Counsilman (born December 28, 1920 in Birmingham Alabama &ndash died January 4, 2004 in Bloomington 1920)
• January 5 - TG Jones, Footballer (Soccer) Wales and Everton
• January 5 - Tug McGraw (59), former MLB relief pitcher with the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies who played for two World Champions in 1969 with the Mets and in 1980 with the Phillies and coined the phrase "You Gotta Believe!". Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Thomas George "TG" Jones was born in Connah's Quay on 12 October 1917. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr ( August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was a colorful Major League Baseball relief Pitcher A relief pitcher or reliever is a Baseball or Softball Pitcher who enters the game after the Starting pitcher is removed due to injury "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
• January 14 — Mike Goliat (78), member of the famous Phillies' "Whiz Kids" team that won the 1950 NL pennant
• January 17 — Harry "The Cat" Brecheen (89), former MLB pitcher
• January 19 — David Hookes - Australian cricketer
• January 25 — Fanny Blankers-Koen (85), legendary Dutch athlete
• January 25 — Miklos Feher, Hungarian footballer (soccer)
• February 1 — Ally McLeod, footballer (soccer) and former Scottish national team manager
• February 14 — Marco Pantani (34), Italian cyclist, winner of 1998 Tour de France
• February 17 — Shirley Strickland de la Hunty - Australian Athlete
• February 21 — John Charles, Welsh football (soccer) player for Leeds, Juventus, Roma, Cardiff and Wales
• February 22 — Andy Seminick (83), MLB catcher who played for the 1950 Phillies' "Whiz Kids" team

March-April

• March 3 — Chris Timms, 56, New Zealand yachtsman
• March 3 — Luis Villalta, 34, Peruvian boxer
• March 7 — Jack Holden, 96, English long-distance runner (b. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Mike Mitchell Goliat ( November 5 1921 - January 13 2004) was an American Second baseman in Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Athletics Marathon International Races August 23 &mdash European Championships Marathon, Brussels The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Harry David Brecheen ( October 14 1914 &ndash January 17 2004) nicknamed "The Cat" was an American left-handed Pitcher In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. David William Hookes (3 May 1955&ndash19 January 2004 was an Australian Cricketer broadcaster and coach of the Victorian cricket team For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Francina ("Fanny" Elsje Blankers-Koen ( Lage Vuursche, 26 April 1918 &ndash Hoofddorp, 25 January 2004) The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Miklós "Miki" Fehér ( Tatabánya, July 20, 1979 &ndash Guimarães, January 25, 2004) was an Hungarian Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Marco Pantani ( January 13, 1970 &ndash February 14, 2004) was an Italian Road racing cyclist widely regarded as being one Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) History See also:CategoryTour de France by year The dominant sports newspaper in France Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Shirley Barbara Strickland (18 July 1925 &ndash 11 February 2004 later Shirley Strickland de la Hunty, was an Australian athlete. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland For the American football player of the same name see John Charles (American football. Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football Associazione Sportiva Roma, ( commonly referred to as simply Roma, is an Italian professional football club from Rome, and are currently amongst Cardiff City Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Andrew Wasal (Andy Seminick ( September 12 1920 – February 22 2004) was an American Major League Baseball Catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in Cricket. Athletics Marathon International Races August 23 &mdash European Championships Marathon, Brussels The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Christopher ("Chris" Ian Timms ( March 24 1947 &ndash March 3 2004) is considered to be one of the finest yachtsmen to come from Luis Villalta ( October 2, 1969 in Lima Peru - March 3, 2004 in Pompano Beach Florida) was a professional boxer Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus John ("Jack" Thomas Holden ( March 13, 1907 – March 7, 2004) was a Long-distance runner from England 1907)
• March 18 — Gene Bearden, 83, Major League Baseball pitcher
• March 22 — Peter Jackson, England and Lions winger
• March 30 — Salvatore Burruni, 70, Italian boxer (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Henry Eugene "Gene" Bearden ( September 5, 1920 &ndash March 18, 2004) was a left-handed Knuckleball Pitcher Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. The British and Irish Lions (until 2001 known as the British Isles Rugby Union Team or "British Lions" Rugby union side comprises a pick of the best players from Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Salvatore Burruni ( 11 April 1933 &ndash 30 March 2004) was an Italian Flyweight and Bantamweight boxer who 1933)
• April 4 — George Bamberger, 80, Major League Baseball pitcher and manager
• April 4 — Briek Schotte, 84, Belgian cyclist (b. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. George Irvin Bamberger ( August 1, 1923 - April 4, 2004) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the 1951-1952 New Alberic ("Briek" Schotte ( September 7, 1919 – April 4, 2004) was a Belgian professional Road racing cyclist 1919)
• April 9 — Julius Sang, Kenyan runner (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Julius Sang ( September 19, 1948 &ndash April 9, 2004) was a Kenyan runner. 1948)
• April 10 — Lou Berberet, 74, Major League Baseball catcher
• April 12 — Frankie Narvaez, 65, Puerto Rican boxer
• April 20 — Ronnie Simpson, Scottish football (soccer) goalkeeper
• April 22 — Pat Tillman, 27, American football player who left the NFL to enlist in the United States Army; killed in action in Afghanistan
• April 23 — Ross Rutledge, 41, Canadian field hockey player (b. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Louis Joseph Berberet ( November 20 1929 - April 6 2004) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Frankie Narvaez ( December 3, 1939 &ndash April 15, 2004) was a Puerto Rican boxer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Ronald "Ronnie" Campbell Simpson (11 October 1930 – 19 April 2004 was a Scottish Football (soccer Goalkeeper. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Patrick Daniel Tillman ( November 6, 1976   – April 22, 2004) was an American football player who left his professional sports The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Michael Ross ("Roscoe" Rutledge (born July 7, 1962 &ndash died April 23, 2004 1962)
• April 26 — Hasse Thomsén, 62, Swedish heavyweight boxer (b. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Hans ("Hasse" Thomsén ( February 27, 1942 in Gothenburg &ndash April 26, 2004) is a former Heavyweight 1942)

May-June

• May 2 — Moe Burtschy, 82, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics
• May 3 — Darrell Johnson, 75, Major League Baseball catcher who was manager for the Boston Red Sox in the 1975 World Series
• May 13 — Magnar Estenstad, 79, Norwegian cross country skier (b. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Moe Burtschy, born Edward Frank Burtsch ( April 18 1922 - May 2 2004) was a right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Darrell Dean Johnson ( August 25 1928 - May 3 2004) was an American Major League Baseball Catcher, coach The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1975 in athletics (track and field Marathon August For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Magnar Estenstad (born September 27, 1924 in Hølonda &ndash died May 13, 2004 in Hølonda) is a former Norwegian 1924)
• May 17 Buster Narum, 63, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Orioles and Senators
• June 4 Wilmer Fields, 81, Negro League Baseball All-Star player
• June 5 — Jack Foster, 72, New Zealand long-distance runner (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Leslie Ferdinand "Buster" Narum ( November 16 1940 - May 17 2004) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Wilmer Leon Fields ( August 2 1922 - June 4 2004) was a Pitcher and Third baseman in Baseball 's Negro Leagues Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem John ("Jack" Charles Foster (born May 23, 1932 in Liverpool, England &ndash died June 5, 2004 1932)
• June 8 — Mack Jones, 65, Major League Baseball outfielder, who played for the Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos

July-August

• July 5 — Rodger Ward (83), two-time Indianapolis 500 winner
• July 9 — Tony Lupien (87), former MLB first baseman, who also was baseball and basketball coach for Dartmouth College
• July 26 — Rubén Gómez (77), Puerto Rico, former MLB right-handed pitcher who played for the Giants, Phillies, Indians and Twins. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Mack Jones ( November 6, 1938 – June 8, 2004) nicknamed " Mack The Knife " was a MLB Left fielder The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Rodger Ward ( January 10, 1921 &ndash July 5, 2004) was an American Racecar driver who won the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Ulysses John "Tony" Lupien ( April 23, 1917 - July 9, 2004) was an American First baseman in Major League First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations Dartmouth College ( is a private, Coeducational University located in Hanover, New Hampshire, U Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Rubén Gómez Colón ( July 13, 1927 - July 26, 2004) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher who became Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• July 27 — Bob Tisdall (97), Irish hurdler (b. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Robert ("Bob" Morton Newburgh Tisdall ( May 16, 1907 in Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon now Sri Lanka &ndash July 1907)
• August 23 — Hank Borowy, 88, former MLB pitcher, who played for the Yankees, Cubs, Phillies, Pirates and Tigers
• August 27 — Willie Crawford, 57, former MLB outfielder who played with the Dodgers between the '60s and '70s. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Henry Ludwig (Hank Borowy ( May 12, 1916 - August 23, 2004) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Willie Murphy Crawford (Born September 7, 1946 in Los Angeles, California - Died August 27, 2004 in Los Angeles Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in Baseball farthest from the batter The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA

September-October

• September 4 — Caroline Pratt, 42, equestrian, died in an accident at the Burghley Horse Trials
• September 4 — Bob Boyd, 84, former MLB first baseman; the first black player to sign with the White Sox, and the first Oriole regular to hit over . Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself For the Roman class see Equestrian (Roman Equestrianism refers to the skill of riding or driving Horses This broad description The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is an annual three day event held at Burghley House near Stamford Lincolnshire, England. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Robert Richard Boyd (October 1 1919 Potts Camp Mississippi – September 7 2004 Wichita Kansas) was an American First baseman in the First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run The baseball color line, sometimes called the " Gentleman's Agreement " was the policy unwritten for nearly its entire duration which excluded African The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 300 in the 20th century
• September 19 — Line Oestvold, 26, Norwegian snowboarder, after a crash in training in Chile. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional A snowboard is a thin hourglass shaped board ridden down a sloped section of earth covered in snow Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the
• September 20 — Brian Clough, 69, English footballer and manager, won successive European Cups in 1979 and 1980 as manager of Nottingham Forest F.C.
• September 29 - David Jackson, 49, New Zealand boxer
• October 2 — Bolat Kesikhbaev, vice president of Kazakh Boxing Federation, heart attack
• October 3 — John Cerutti, 44, baseball broadcaster
• October 6 — Johnny Kelley (97), American long-distance runner (b. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Brian Howard Clough, OBE ( 21 March, 1935 – 20 September, 2004) was a successful footballer and subsequently football Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. David Charles Jackson (born March 4, 1955 in Wellington — died September 29, 2004) was a boxer from New Zealand Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's John Joseph Cerutti ( April 28 1960 - October 3 2004) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Johnny Kelley ( John Adelbert Kelley September 6, 1907 &ndash October 6, 2004) was an American long-distance runner 1907)
• October 10 — Ken Caminiti, 41, baseball player; National League Most Valuable Player in 1996. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Kenneth Gene Caminiti ( April 21, 1963 – October 11, 2004) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. Athletics Decathlon Best Year Performance * &ndash 8824 points Marathon
• October 11 — Keith Miller, 84, Australian rules footballer, cricketer, fighter pilot and journalist
• October 17 — Ray Boone, 81, Major League Baseball player; father of Bob Boone, grandfather of Aaron and Bret Boone
• October 23 — Bill Nicholson, 85, British football player, manager, coach, scout for Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
• October 24 — Ricky Hendrick, 24, NASCAR driver, in a plane crash with nine other people, including the two pilots and members of his father Rick Hendrick's family in Martinsville, Virginia
• October 26 — Beto Avila, 80, Mexican Major League Baseball second baseman
• October 27 — Serginho, 30, Brazilian footballer, a heart attack during a Campeonato Brasileiro match
• October 28 — Jimmy McLarnin, 96, British boxer
• October 29 — Jacinto João, 60, Angola-born Portuguese football (soccer) player

November-December

• November 2 — Gerrie Knetemann, 53, Dutch cyclist, heart attack
• November 3 — Sergei Zholtok, 32, Latvian ice hockey player, cardiac arrythmia suffered during a match in Belarus
• November 8 — Eddie Charlton, 75, Australian snooker player, surgery complications
• November 8 — Lennox Miller, 58, Jamaican sprinter
• November 9 — Emlyn Hughes, 57, Liverpool F.C. and England football player, brain tumor
• December 16 — Bobby Mattick, 89, manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, stroke
• November 17 — Mikael Ljungberg, 34, Swedish wrestler (b. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Keith Ross Miller MBE (28 November 1919 &ndash 11 October 2004 was an Australian Test Cricketer and a World War II pilot of the Royal Australian Air Force Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Raymond Otis Boone ( July 27, 1923 - October 17, 2004) was an American Major League Baseball player Robert Raymond Boone (born November 19, 1947) is a former Catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who was a four-time All-Star Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals Bret Robert Boone (born April 6 1969 in El Cajon, California) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - William Edward "Bill" Nicholson OBE ( 26 January 1919 - 23 October 2004) was an English football player The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Tottenham Hotspur, ˈtɒʔnəm is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Joseph Riddick Hendrick IV, ( April 2, 1980 - October 24, 2004) born in Charlotte North Carolina, was a NASCAR driver The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Joseph Riddick Hendrick III (born July 12, 1949 in Warrenton North Carolina) better known as Rick Hendrick is an owner of several NASCAR Martinsville is an Independent city surrounded by and the County seat of Henry County, Virginia, United States. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Roberto Francisco "Beto" Ávila González ( April 2, 1924 &ndash October 26, 2004) was a Major League Baseball Second Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Paulo Sérgio Oliveira da Silva better known as Serginho ( 19 October 1974 — 27 October 2004) was a Brazilian football |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine James Archibald "Jimmy" McLarnin ( December 19 1907 &ndash October 28 2004) was a Canadian two-time Welterweight Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Jacinto João, also known as J J ( January 25, 1944, Luanda &ndash October 29 2004, Setúbal) was one of the Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Gerrie Knetemann ( March 6, 1951 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland &ndash November 2, 2004 in Bergen, Noord-Holland Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Sergei Zholtok (Sergejs Žoltoks Сергей Жолток ( December 2, 1972 — November 3, 2004) was a Latvian Professional Dysrhythmia redirects here For the American band see Dysrhythmia (band. Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Edward Francis ("Eddie" Charlton AM ( 31 October, 1929 &ndash 7 November, 2004) was a top-class Australian Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Lennox V Miller ( October 8, 1946 in Kingston Jamaica &ndash November 8 2004 in Pasadena California) was a champion Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Emlyn Walter Hughes, OBE ( 28 August 1947 &ndash 9 November 2004) was an English footballer who captained Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Robert James "Bobby" Mattick ( December 5, 1915 - December 16, 2004) was a Shortstop, manager and scout The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Mikael Ljungberg ( June 13, 1970 &ndash November 17, 2004) was a Swedish wrestler from Gothenburg. 1970)
• November 27 — Gunder Hägg, 85, Swedish runner (b. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Gunder Hägg ( December 31, 1918 – November 27, 2004) was a Swedish runner and multiple World record breaker 1918)
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• December 24 — Johnny Oates, 58, manager of the Texas Rangers, brain tumor
• December 26 — Reggie White, 43, member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers

Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Johnny Lane Oates ( January 21 1946 &ndash December 24 2004) was an American Catcher and manager in Major The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Reginald Howard "Reggie" White ( December 19, 1961 &ndash December 26, 2004) was a professional American football player The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in Charlotte North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the

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