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Born in 2004: Spain

This was Spain in 2004. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 2004?

Here is what Spain was like in 2004. In cinemas, people watched “Shrek 2”. In the news: Madrid train bombings (11-M). 2004 was also the Year of the Wood Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2004.

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Films

  • Shrek 2 · Spain's No. 1 film of 2004
  • Mar adentro (The Sea Inside) · Top Spanish film of 2004

On TV

  • Los Serrano · Telecinco · most-watched of 2004
  • Goenkale · ETB1 · Basque soap
  • Crónicas marcianas · Telecinco · Javier Sardà
  • El comisario · Telecinco · police series

Cartoons

  • The Triplets · On TV3
  • Shin-chan · On the regional channels and Antena 3
  • Zipi and Zape · On Disney Channel and Antena 3
  • Los Lunnis · On TVE 2

Cars

  • SEAT Toledo · SEAT
  • SEAT León (first generation) · SEAT
  • Spain's best-selling car: Renault Mégane · Renault

Phones and gadgets

  • Motorola RAZR V3 · Motorola

Fashion

  • Shopping online · Mango
  • Oysho · Inditex
  • David Delfín's scandal · Pasarela Cibeles

Sports

  • Barcelona are league champions · 2004–05 La Liga
  • Gervasio Deferr wins vault gold · Athens 2004 Olympics (2004-08-23)
  • David Cal wins canoe gold · Athens 2004 Olympics (2004-08-27)
  • Second Davis Cup for Spain · 2004 Davis Cup final, Seville (2004-12-03)

Popular baby names

  • Alejandro · Boys
  • Lucía · Girls
  • David · Boys
  • María · Girls
  • Daniel · Boys
  • Paula · Girls

In the news

  • Madrid train bombings (11-M) (2004-03-11)
  • Millions march against terror (2004-03-12)
  • PSOE wins the general election (2004-03-14)
  • Leganés: 11-M suspects kill themselves (2004-04-03)
  • Zapatero sworn in as prime minister (2004-04-17)
  • Barcelona's Forum of Cultures opens (2004-05-09)
  • Prince Felipe marries Letizia Ortiz (2004-05-22)
  • María Isabel wins Junior Eurovision (2004-11-20)

2004: the Year of the Wood Monkey

People born from about 4 February 2004 to 3 February 2005 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Wood element: cleverness and playfulness with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 2004?

Here is what Spain was like in 2004. In cinemas, people watched “Shrek 2”. In the news: Madrid train bombings (11-M). 2004 was also the Year of the Wood Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2004.

What animal year was 2004?

2004 was the Year of the Wood Monkey, from about 4 February 2004 to 3 February 2005. People born in January 2004 belong to the Water Goat year.

What were popular baby names in Spain in 2004?

Popular names included Alejandro, Lucía, David, and María.

How old is someone born in 2004?

Someone born in 2004 turns 22 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026