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Time since 2004
2004 brought the landing of NASA Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers, the launch of Facebook at Harvard, the Athens Summer Olympics, and the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami. Clock from January 1, 2004.
Time elapsed
22 years, 7 months, 27 days ago (8,275 total days).
Anchor date: Thursday, January 1, 2004
2004 began 22 years, 7 months, and 27 days ago (8,275 total days) as of today — anchor Thursday, January 1, 2004.
Quick facts
- Year
- 2004
- Anchor
- January 1, 2004
- US President
- George W. Bush
- Space exploration
- NASA Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit & Opportunity land
- Election
- George W. Bush re-elected over John Kerry
Age if born in 2004
Someone born in 2004 is currently 22 years old (turning 22 on their birthday in 2026, and turning 23 in 2027).
How we calculate
Year pages measure elapsed time from January 1 of that year (noon local interpretation), not from every event inside the year. For a specific day — D-Day, 9/11, moon landing — use the matching entity page.
Anchor: 2004-01-01
What else around this year
- 2004-01 NASA twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity land on Mars.
- 2004-02 Thefacebook launched by Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard University.
- 2004-11 US Presidential election held; George W. Bush wins second term.
- 2004-12 Major 9.1 magnitude Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
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FAQ
How many years ago was 2004?
Use the live clock above to get the exact years, months, days, and total day count since 2004.
Who won the US presidential election in 2004?
Incumbent President George W. Bush won re-election against Democratic challenger Senator John Kerry.
When was Facebook founded?
Facebook was founded in February 2004.
Where were the 2004 Olympics held?
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games returned to their birthplace in Athens, Greece.