Work began on what would soon become Leeds' tallest building, Bridgewater Place, while one Safeway store unveiled its first 'chip and pin' card payment machine.
Here, the YEP has delved into our archives to bring you photo memories charting 12 months through Leeds city centre's history in 2004.
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7. Leeds city centre in 2004
Michael Howard, the Conservative MP, pictured during a visit to Leeds in 2004. He was walking through Leeds city centre shaking hands with potential voters. Photo: Emma Nichols
8. Leeds city centre in 2004.
Former footballer Jimmy Armfield, who managed Leeds United in the 1970s, signs his new book at Waterstones in Leeds city centre, on February 6, 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds city centre in 2004
Seafood chef and restaurateur Mitchell Tonks held a food demonstation outside Harvey Nichols, in Leeds city centre. Pictured, shoppers sample the marinated scallops on June 16, 2004 Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Leeds city centre in 2004
Leeds City Council and sponsors hosts a fashion show in Briggate, Leeds city centre, on May 6, 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds city centre in 2004
Keeping up with the news in the Yorkshire Evening Post are members of Leeds City Athletic Club, as they prepare to Leave Leeds for Abingdon to take part in the British Athletics League and UK Women's League qualifiers. Centre in the group is John Lunn, team manager, pictured in 2004. Photo: Graham Lindley
12. Leeds city centre in 2004
The annual St Patrick's Day Parade through Leeds city centre, on March 14, 2004. Pictured are hundreds of on-lookers taking part in the one-minute silence at the start of the Irish festival. Photo: James Hardisty