Tuesday May 18, 2004: on this day
About May 18th, 2004, in brief:
- Historical events: Sonia Gandhi resigns as Prime Minister of India.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 2004 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Burn by Usher
- #1 UK song: F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon
- Popular movie: Shattered Glass directed by Billy Ray
More about May 18th, 2004? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 2004.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 2004?
- May 18, 2004: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 2004?
- How old is someone born on May 18, 2004?
- May 18, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 2004?
What day of the week was May 18, 2004?
May 18, 2004 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 2004 can also be written as 5/18/2004 in the US and as 18/5/2004 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 2004:
- Sonia gandhi resigns as prime minister of india.
- Preliminary field testing suggest that the shell discovered near baghdad, may 15, contained approximately four liters sarin. this chemical attack the nervous system.
- Israeli-palestinian conflict: israel launches operation rainbow against rafah, cutting it off the rest of gaza. amnesty international called israel to stop, accusing it of war crimes in the destruction of over 3,000 palestinian homes and other occupied territories since the intifada started three and a quarter years ago.
- The international olympic committee has selected london, madrid madrid, moscow and new york city as the finalists for hosting the 2012 summer olympics. on june 6, 2005, the winner will be announced.
- Randy johnson pitched the perfect 17th game in major league baseball history, a 2-0 win for the arizona diamondbacks over atlanta braves.
May 18, 2004: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 18, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 18, 2004:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $43.05
- Apple AAPL: opens at $26.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.70
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.05
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.08
Exchange Rates on May 18, 2004:
- 1 USD = 114.13 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3906 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2839 CHF
- 1 EUR = 136.34 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6762 GBP
May 18, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 18, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 2004 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:09 am and setting at 08:59 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 18, 2004
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Who was born on May 18, 2004?
Famous people born on May 18, 2004:
- Victoria Olivier
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
How old is someone born on May 18, 2004?
Someone born on May 18, 2004 is:
20 years and 19 days old,
or 240 months and 19 days old,
or 1046 weeks and 2 days old,
or 7324 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2004?
There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2004?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 18, 2004.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 18, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 2004:
- Ercie Stewart
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering political scandals.
- Arnold Orville Beckman
Invented the pH meter and made significant advancements in chemical instrumentation.
- Elvin Jones
Renowned jazz drummer who played with John Coltrane and led his own bands.
- Serge Turgeon
Canadian actor and union leader (d.2004).
- Vladislav Terzyul
Ukrainian mountaineer (born 1953).
- Hyacinthe Thiandoum
- Lincoln Kilpatrick
- Sarah Jackson
- Heinrich Isser
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 18, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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:
- Usher - Burn
- Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
- Usher - Yeah!
- Beyonce - Naughty Girl
- Maroon5 - This Love
May 18, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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:
- Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
- Frankee - FURB (F U Right Back)
- D12 - My Band
- Anastacia - Left Outside Alone
- Maroon 5 - This Love
May 18, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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:
- Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
- Usher - Burn
- Twista - Overnight Celebrity
- Kanye West Featuring Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down
- Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
May 18, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 18, 2004 was Abrazar La Vida by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 18, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 18, 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:
- Luis Fonsi - Abrazar La Vida
- Rey Ruiz - Creo En El Amor
- Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo
- Paulina Rubio - Te Quise Tanto
- Franco de Vita - Tu De Que Vas
May 18, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 18, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 2004 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 18, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Founding Mothers
By: Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts is #1 New York Times Bestseller. This book, New York Times bestseller Founding Mothers takes a close look at the passionate and patriotic women who pursued their dreams.
The Jane Austen Book Club
By: Karen Joy Fowler
Five women and one man meet in California's central Valley to discuss Jane Austen's novels. They spend six months together and have affairs, marriages, and relationships that are not right for them.
The Narrows
By: Michael Connelly
Rachel Walling, an FBI agent, finally receives the call that she has feared for years: the one telling her that the Poet has risen. Formerly known as Rachel Walling, she has never forgotten the serial killer who weaved lines of …
Plan of Attack
By: Bob Woodward
Plan of Attack is the definitive account of why President George W. Bush and his war council launched a preemptive strike to overthrow Saddam Hussein, and occupy Iraq.
The Paid Companion
By: Amanda Quick
"Once again, the incomparable Quick has whipped up a delectable Regency Romance"(Booklist)--about an ice-cold business agreement that turns into something far more heated.
May 18, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dofus
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
Nicktoons Movin'
Who was the US President on May 18, 2004?
On May 18, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2004?
On May 18, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 2004?
On May 18, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
What happened in 2004?
2004 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ahmed Yassin is the founder and leader of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist Group Hamas. Two bodyguards and nine civilians are killed when Israeli Air Force AH 64 Apache fired Hellfire missiles hit the Gaza Strip.
- Flash Airlines' Boeing 737-737 aircraft, Flight 604, crashes into the Red Sea killing all 148 passengers.
- At 04:35 UTC, Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover successfully lands on Mars.
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What was the calendar for May 2004?
May 2004 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
