2004 in Iraq

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List of years in Iraq

Events in the year 2004 in Iraq .

Incumbents

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

Paul Bremer signs over limited sovereignty to Iraq's interim government, June 28 Bremer signing.jpg
Paul Bremer signs over limited sovereignty to Iraq's interim government, June 28

July

August

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The new flag of Iraq

August 5 – Marines from 1st Battalion 4th Marines begin battle in Najaf, Iraq. A new flag is created for the country.

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September

October

November

December

Notable deaths

See also

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References

  1. "Secretary of Defense Interview with Bob Woodward – 23 Oct, 2003". United States Department of Defense: News Transcript. 2004-04-19. Archived from the original on 2006-07-30. Retrieved 2006-08-09.
  2. "Group 'kills second US hostage'". BBC News. September 21, 2004.