January 16, 2004

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January 16, 2004

Chen Shui-bian makes a televised address reiterating the Four Noes And One Without pledge and announcing the two questions for a referendum to coincide with the ROC Presidential Election, 2004 on March 20 . {Link without Title} {Link without Title}

U.S. President George W. Bush appoints Charles Pickering to the United States Court Of Appeals . His nomination was Filibuster ed in the U.S. Senate , so President Bush made a Recess Appointment . {Link without Title}

earthquake to 41,000 people. The final figure could be as high as 45,000. {Link without Title}

The People's Republic Of China arrests a top Hong Kong official into custody over suspicion of espionage for the United Kingdom . {Link without Title}

of Nunavut , Canada , requests a dissolution of the territory's legislature and an election call for February 16 . {Link without Title}

On or around this date, the United States National Debt passes US$ 7 trillion.