Deaths on October 30

Phyllis Frost

Died on October 30, 2004

Phyllis Frost, Australian philanthropist, founded Keep Australia Beautiful (b. 1917)

Dame Phyllis Irene Frost (née Turner; 14 September 1917 – 30 October 2004) was an Australian welfare worker and philanthropist, known for her commitment to causes, such as helping prisoners. She chaired the Victorian Women's Prisons Council for many years, established the Keep Australia Beautiful movement, worked for Freedom from Hunger and raised millions of dollars for charity.

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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 30

Phyllis Frost

Died on October 30, 2004

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Events on 2004

Pervez Musharraf

Roger Federer

European Union

Oklahoma City bombing

September 11 attacks