Monday May 17, 2004: on this day

May 17, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 138th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2004 can also be written as 5/17/2004 in the US and as 17/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

Here's what happened on May 17, 2004:

• Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriages in accordance with a ruling by the state's supreme judicial court ("goodridge v. department of public health").
• Civilian space exploration team csxt launches a 21-foot gofast rocket carrying an amateur radio. it reaches 100 kilometers above the surface of space.
• Hamas leader khaled meshal denies talks of a cease-fire between israel and hamas. since september 2000's palestinian uprising, hamas has sent hundreds of suicide bombers into israeli cities, killing many israelis. he said, "our choice is between death or death." "our people will defend their rights until the end." we have no choice but to defend ourselves against the world.
• Kansas's topeka celebrates the 50th anniversary of brown v. board of education. separate ceremonies were attended by president george w. bush as well as john kerry, the presidential candidate.
• Iraqi wmd: brigadier-general mark kimmitt claims that an artillery shell containing sarin was discovered after the explosion. two members of an explosives team were exposed to it and have been treated. hans blix is unsure if this was an actual iraq wmd. also, doubts have been raised about the accuracy of field tests.
• London police stopped an armed robbery of the heathrow cargo centre. the robbers tried to take (some usd) in gold, and cash. police have arrested six men and are currently looking for another.
• Massachusetts is the first state to issue legal, same-sex marriage licenses in the united states. this is in response to a november 18, 2003 massachusetts supreme court ruling that required the state of massachusetts to issue identical-sex marriage licenses. at midnight, marcia hams (left) and susan shepherd (right) receive their first licenses in cambridge. see the united states.
• Baghdad car bomb kills ezzedine salam, head of the iraqi governing council.
• Over 100 inmates - mostly mara salvatrucha gang members - perish in a pre-dawn prison fire in san pedro sula, honduras.
• The first legal same-sex marriages in the u.s. are performed in the state of massachusetts.

May 17, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 17, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $43.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $26.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.30

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2004:

• 1 USD = 114.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3961 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2785 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.68 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 17, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2004 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 17, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:44 am and setting at 07:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2004

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Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

• Dennis Hopper

  American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

• Adel Imam

  Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

• Ross Butler

  Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

• Bob Saget

  Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

• Derek Hough

  Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

• Leven Rambin

  Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Nikki Reed

  Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

• Craig Ferguson

  Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

• Sasha Alexander

  Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2004?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 2004.

Famous people died on May 17, 2004:

• Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer

  Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer was a South African museum curator who discovered the coelacanth, a rare and ancient fish thought to be extinct.

• J?rgen Nash

  Danish artist (born 1920).

• Cathy Rosier
• Tony Randall
• Ken Mudford
• Gunnar Graps
• Matteo Vanzan

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

• Frank Gorshin

  American actor.

• Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• Bruce Fairbairn

  Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

• Robert Webber

  Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

• Hugh Burden

  Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

• Kyston Williams

  Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

• Warda Al-Jazairia

  Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

• Zahki Khan

  Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

• Lyndle Smith

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

• Geovannie Ramirez

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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Holidays on May 17, 2004:

• Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
• Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
• International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
• Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2004:

• UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2004:

• Saint Solochon
• Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
• Saint Montanus
• Saint Dietmar
• Saint Pamphamer
• Saint Pamphalon
• Saint Adrian of Alexandria

May 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Usher - Burn
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. Usher - Yeah!
4. Beyonce - Naughty Girl
5. Maroon5 - This Love

May 17, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2. Frankee - FURB (F U Right Back)
3. D12 - My Band
4. Anastacia - Left Outside Alone
5. Maroon 5 - This Love

May 17, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
2. Usher - Burn
3. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
4. Kanye West Featuring Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down
5. Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know

May 17, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2004 was Abrazar La Vida by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 17, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi - Abrazar La Vida
2. Rey Ruiz - Creo En El Amor
3. Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo
4. Paulina Rubio - Te Quise Tanto
5. Franco de Vita - Tu De Que Vas