What happened on Thursday May 13, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 13, 2004:

• Abu Ghraib Prisoner Abuse Controversy The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal intensified as British government members began distancing themselves from the Bush administration. Peter Hain, Leader of The House of Commons, described the photos as 'appalling' and potentially in violation of the Geneva Convention.
• Iraq Occupation: Public Sentiment Against U.S. Presence A Coalition Provisional Authority poll revealed deep public dissatisfaction in Iraq, with 82% of Iraqis distrusting their occupying government and an equal percentage wanting U.S. forces to leave the country, highlighting the complex challenges of the post-invasion period.
• Indian General Elections: Congress Party Surprise Victory In a significant political upset, Sonia Gandhi's Congress Party won an unexpected victory in the Indian general elections. The election results would form the 14th Lok Sabha, with incumbent Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of the BJP-led coalition conceding defeat.
• SpaceShipOne Sets Civilian Altitude Record Scaled Composites achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new civilian altitude record of 60 kilometers during a test flight over California's Mojave Desert. This achievement was a crucial step in preparation for the X-Prize competition, signaling advancements in private space exploration.
• Potential Discovery of Library of Alexandria An Egyptian-Polish archaeological team claimed to have potentially located the legendary Library of Alexandria, a significant historical and cultural discovery that could shed light on ancient knowledge and scholarship.
• Chinese Dissident Yang Jianli Sentenced Yang Jianli, a Chinese dissident with U.S. citizenship, was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the People's Republic of China. He was charged with illegally entering China and 'spying' for Taiwan, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding political dissent.
• Frasier's Final Episode Airs The popular television sitcom 'Frasier' concluded its run with its final episode, marking the end of Kelsey Grammer's remarkable 23-year portrayal of the character Frasier Crane.
• Ontario NDP Regains Party Status Andrea Horwath won the Hamilton East provincial riding for the Ontario New Democratic Party, restoring the party's official status in the Ontario Legislature. The by-election was called to replace Dominic Agostino, a Liberal MPP who had passed away in office.

Events in 2004

May 13, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 13, 2004

May 13, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 13, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.79

Exchange Rates on May 13, 2004:

• 1 USD = 114.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.392 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3028 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.3 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6705 GBP

May 13, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Besancon - Troyes : 0 - 1
• Lorient - Angers : 2 - 0
• St Etienne - Gueugnon : 1 - 1

May 13, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2004 can also be written as 5/13/2004 in the US and as 13/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

May 13, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

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

May 13, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

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 13, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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May 13, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 2004 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 03:44 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 13, 2004

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Someone born on May 13, 2004 is:

21 years and 10 days old,

or 252 months and 10 days old,

or 1097 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 2004?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 13, 2004.

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