History in the Shaking
28th June 2004. HISTORY was made in Iraq when the Allies gave power back to the people 9,114 days after Saddam Hussein's dictatorship began.The historic deal to free the Iraqi people was marked by a simple handshake. US administrator Paul Bremer clasped hands with Iraq’s President Ghazi al-Yawar as he formally gave sovereignty to the new interim government.

Olympic Torch in Britain
Roger Bannister, right, the first man to run a mile in under 4 minutes in 1954, transfers the flame from his Olympic torch to one held by British tennis star Tim Henman, Saturday 26th June 2004. The flame, on a six-week global odyssey before the Athens Olympics, is back in Britain for the first time in more than 50 years and London put on a giant party to welcome it with a string of celebrity torchbearers.

Euro 2004 English Fans
English soccer fans reacts during the penalty shoot-out against Portugal in their Euro 2004 quarter-final soccer match at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon on June 24, 2004. England played Portugal in the quarterfinals of the European Championships. The final score after extra time was 2-2. and England suffered the dreaded penalty shoot out again. England renown for the shoot-out mishaps, again losing 6-5.

Euro 2004 - The Goal that was disallowed
Sol Campbell heads a goal which was then disallowed against Portugal in the Euro 2004 quarter-final at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon, June 24, 2004. This perfect goal would have ensured England victory in the last minute of normal time. Referee Urs Meier apologised, it was a mistake to Sven-Goran Eriksson later.

Wimbledon 2004 Rained Off
Spectators huddle under a Union Jack umbrella as rain delays play at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, June 26, 2004. No play was possible on Day 6 of The Championships due to persistent rain. Play will take place on the middle Sunday - the third time in Wimbledon's history.