March 2004
Peter Ustinov, Renowned Cinema Actor, Passes Away
Peter Ustinov, a celebrated actor known for his roles in Spartacus and Topkapi, died at 82 due to heart disease in Switzerland. He was also…
Shizuka Arakawa from Japan Wins Women's World Figure Skating Championship
Shizuka Arakawa from Japan won the Women's World Figure Skating Championship in Germany, outperforming Sasha Cohen and Michelle Kwan. This victory marks a significant achievement…
German Cyclist Jens Voigt Wins International Criterium Race in France
Jens Voigt, a German cyclist, won the international criterium race in France, defeating renowned cyclist Lance Armstrong, who finished third. This victory is significant as…
Seven World Swimming Records Broken at U.S. College Championships - 2004-03-29
At the U.S. College Swimming Championships, seven world records were broken, primarily by swimmers from the University of Texas, including Aaron Peirsol and Ian Crocker.…
Millions Watched the Cricket Final Match Between India and Pakistan - 2004-03-24
Millions of viewers in South Asia watched the cricket final between India and Pakistan, with India winning the match and the series. This event is…
Federer and Henin-Harden Win Pacific Life Tennis Championships
Roger Federer and Justin Henin-Harden won the Pacific Life Tennis Championships in California, defeating Tim Henman and Lindsay Davenport respectively. This victory is significant for…
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Takes Oath of Office as Prime Minister of Malaysia
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been sworn in as Malaysia's Prime Minister following a significant electoral victory over his Islamic opponent. His coalition, which supports a…
Basque Separatist Group ETA Calls for Dialogue with New Spanish Government - 2004-03-21
The Basque separatist group ETA has requested dialogue with Spain's new Socialist government, which has rejected any engagement with them. This comes in the wake…
Chen Shui-bian narrowly defeats rival after surviving assassination attempt
Chen Shui-bian was re-elected as President of Taiwan by a narrow margin after surviving an assassination attempt. His opponent, Lien Chan, has declared the election…
Ronaldo Called Up for Brazil's Next Match Against Paraguay
Ronaldo has been called up to the Brazilian national team for their World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay despite recent injuries. Rivaldo, another star player,…
Mohammad Khatami Withdraws Two Proposals to Limit the Power of Hardliners
Mohammad Khatami has retracted two proposals intended to curb the influence of hardliners in Iran's political landscape. This decision comes after a significant disqualification of…
Withdrawal of 1300 Spanish Troops from Iraq - 2004-03-15
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, the newly elected Prime Minister of Spain, plans to withdraw 1300 troops from Iraq, calling the war a disaster. His Socialist…
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Defeats France
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team won their opening match of the Algarve Cup against France with a score of 5-1. Abby Wambach and Mia…
UEFA Champions League Matches - March 10, 2004
On March 10, 2004, FC Porto, Lyon, Deportivo La Coruña, and Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Porto eliminated Manchester United,…
Match Week 22 of the Iranian Premier Football League - 2004-03-09
In Match Week 22 of the Iranian Premier Football League, Persepolis drew in a disappointing performance, losing hope for the championship. Esteghlal Tehran remains at…
Top-Ranked College Basketball Team in the U.S. Suffers Defeat - 2004-03-08
Stanford's top-ranked college basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season against the University of Washington, ending a 26-game winning streak. St. Joseph's College…
Nine-Day Visit of the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to Southeast Asia - 2004-03-08
Tom Ridge, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, is on a nine-day visit to Southeast Asia, starting in Singapore, to discuss counter-terrorism efforts. Approximately 40…
Death of Luis Villalta, Peruvian Boxer, Four Days After Championship Match - 2004-03-04
Luis Villalta, a Peruvian boxer, died four days after a championship match where he collapsed post-fight. He had moved to the U.S. to pursue his…
Life and Progress in America: Super Tuesday - 2004-03-03
The Super Tuesday primary elections were held in ten U.S. states, with Senator John Kerry winning in nine of them. This positions Kerry to compete…
Super Tuesday - Presidential Primary Elections in Ten U.S. States - 2004-03-03
The Super Tuesday presidential primary elections are underway in ten U.S. states, with Senator John Kerry currently leading the race. Analysts suggest that the results…
Iran's Youth Football Team Defeats Uzbekistan's Youth Team
Iran's youth football team won their first friendly match against Uzbekistan with a score of 2-1. This victory is significant as it prepares the team…
Agassi Withdraws from Franklin Templeton Classic Due to Injury
Andre Agassi has withdrawn from the Franklin Templeton Classic due to a hip injury sustained two weeks ago. At 33, Agassi is a four-time champion…
Results of the 76th Academy Awards Announced - 2004-03-01
The 76th Academy Awards recognized 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' as Best Picture, with Peter Jackson winning Best Director. Charlize…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Masoud Rahnamai Wins Prestigious Metra Award
Masoud Rahnamai, a well-known theater actor residing in Austria, has received the prestigious Metra Award for his role in the play 'To Be or Not…