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Events in July 2004 7
1916 – 2004Francis Crick (1916-2004)Died 28 July 2004, aged 88Crick co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA with James Watson in 1953, a breakthrough that earned them the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He later worked on the theoretical basis of consciousness.
1924 – 2004Marlon Brando (1924-2004)Died 1 July 2004, aged 80Brando was widely regarded as one of the greatest film actors of all time, known for his roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire," "On the Waterfront," and "The Godfather." His naturalistic Method acting style reshaped American cinema.
2003 – 2004Simon & Garfunkel's Old Friends tourReunion tourA reunion tour with the Everly Brothers as guests.
2004Amy Winehouse nominated for the Mercury PrizeFrankFrank is shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
2004Kidney transplant surgeryA donated kidney from broadcaster Grant Kereama gives him a new chanceIn July 2004, Lomu underwent a kidney transplant, receiving an organ donated by New Zealand radio broadcaster Grant Kereama. The surgery briefly restored his health and fueled hopes of a return to top-level rugby, and he spoke publicly and often about organ donation awareness in the years that followed.
2004Wimbledon 2004Men: Roger Federer · Women: Maria SharapovaSharapova won aged 17.
2004Cassini enters orbit around SaturnSpacecraft begins its multi-year study of the ringed planetThe Cassini-Huygens probe fired its engine to become the first spacecraft to orbit Saturn. It went on to study the planet, its rings, and its moons for over a decade, including the landing of the Huygens probe on Titan.