Youtube star Sophia Montero

Events in 2004 and 22-6

Events in US in the birth year of Sophia Montero

• Bush proposes ambitious space program that includes flights to the Moon, Mars, and beyond (Jan. 14).
• John Kerry secures Democratic nomination after winning nine out of ten primaries and caucuses (March 2).
• U.S. media release graphic photos of American soldiers abusing and sexually humiliating Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison. Images spark outrage around the world (April 30).
• Gay marriages begin in Massachusetts, the first state in the country to legalize such unions (May 17).
• Senate Intelligence Committee reports that intelligence on Iraq's weapons programs was "overstated" and flawed (July 5).
• Sept. 11 commission harshly criticizes government’s handling of terrorist attacks (July 22).
• Democratic National Convention in Boston nominates John Kerry for president (July 26–29).
• Pentagon-sponsored Schlesinger report rejects idea that Abu Ghraib prison abuse was work of a few aberrant soldiers, and asserts there were "fundamental failures throughout all levels of command" (Aug. 24).
• Republican Convention in New York renominates President Bush (Aug. 30–Sept. 2).
• Florida hit by hurricanes Bonnie (Aug. 12) and Charley (Aug. 13).
• U.S.’s final report on Iraq’s weapons finds no WMDs (Sept. 16).
• Congress extends tax cuts due to expire at the end of 2005 (Sept. 23).
• Hurricane Ivan ravages U.S. south (Sept. 15). Hurricane Jeanne hits Florida (Sept. 26).
• George W. Bush is reelected president, defeats John Kerry (Nov. 2).

Birthday Sophia Montero (22-6) in history

• Day 22-6 year 1815: Emperor Napoleon abdicated for the second time after his defeat at Waterloo.
• Day 22-6 year 1870: The U.S. Justice Department was created.
• Day 22-6 year 1874: Dr. Andrew Still became the first to practice osteopathy.
• Day 22-6 year 1943: W.E.B. DuBois became the first black member of the National Institute of Letters.
• Day 22-6 year 1944: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill of Rights.
• Day 22-6 year 1969: Singer-actress Judy Garland died.
• Day 22-6 year 1987: Actor-dancer-singer Fred Astaire died.
• Day 22-6 year 2011: Legendary Boston crime boss,James "Whitey" Bulger is found and arrested by federal authorities in Santa Monica, Calif.