Deaths on October 20

Chuck Hiller

Died on October 20, 2004

Chuck Hiller, American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1934)

Charles Joseph Hiller (October 1, 1934 – October 20, 2004) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. In the 1962 World Series, he became the first National League player to hit a grand slam in a World Series.Hiller batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 170 pounds (77 kg). After his playing days ended, he spent the rest of his life in baseball as a coach and manager.

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Events on 2004

1 Jan

Pervez Musharraf
In a vote of confidence, General Pervez Musharraf wins 658 out of 1,170 votes in the Electoral College of Pakistan, and according to Article 41(8) of the Constitution of Pakistan, is "deemed to be elected" to the office of President until October 2007.
2 Feb

Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer becomes the No. 1 ranked men's singles player, a position he will hold for a record 237 weeks.
1 May

European Union
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the Irish President in Dublin.
26 May

Oklahoma City bombing
United States Army veteran Terry Nichols is found guilty of 161 state murder charges for helping carry out the Oklahoma City bombing.
3 Aug

September 11 attacks
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.

Deaths on October 20

Chuck Hiller

Died on October 20, 2004

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