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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 2004What happened on Monday, May 17, 2004?
About May 17th, 2004, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 17, 2004, Marcia Kadish and Tanya McCloskey became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Massachusetts at Cambridge City Hall. This followed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's 2003 ruling in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, which declared the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 2004 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Burn by Usher
- #1 UK song: F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon
- Popular movie: Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi
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- May 17, 2004: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 2004?
- May 17, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 2004?
- Back in 2004
May 17, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 2004:
- First legal same-sex marriage performed in Massachusetts On May 17, 2004, Marcia Kadish and Tanya McCloskey became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Massachusetts at Cambridge City Hall. This followed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's 2003 ruling in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, which declared the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. source: mass.gov
- Iraqi Governing Council leader assassinated An assassination occurred involving a leader of the Iraqi Governing Council, escalating tensions in post-war Iraq. This event raised concerns about security and governance in the region. source: reuters.com
- Brown v. Board of Education 50th anniversary The 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education was commemorated, highlighting its significance in the fight against racial segregation in U.S. schools. source: edweek.org
- Deadly Prison Fire in Honduras A tragic pre-dawn prison fire in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, resulted in the deaths of over 100 inmates, predominantly members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang. The incident highlighted serious issues in prison safety and overcrowding.
- Amateur Rocket Reaches Space Milestone The Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT) launched a 21-foot GoFast rocket carrying an amateur radio, successfully reaching 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface, demonstrating significant amateur space exploration capabilities.
- Tony Randall, Beloved American Actor Dies Tony Randall, a renowned American actor famous for his comedic roles, particularly in 'The Odd Couple', passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his distinctive voice, impeccable comic timing, and significant contributions to theater and film.
- Edgardo Martín, Cuban Musician Dies Edgardo Martín, a distinguished Cuban classical pianist, composer, and music educator, passed away at the age of 88. He was a significant contributor to Cuban musical culture and classical music education.
- Jørgen Nash, Danish Artist Dies Jørgen Nash, a prominent Danish artist, passed away at the age of 84. Nash was known for his contributions to the avant-garde art movement and was a significant figure in Danish cultural circles.
May 17, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was May 17, 2004?
May 17, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 2004:
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May 17, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 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.
- Usher - Burn
- Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
- Usher - Yeah!
- Beyonce - Naughty Girl
- 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.
- 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 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 music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
- 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 17, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
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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 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.
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 2004 was Waning crescent.
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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How old is someone born on May 17, 2004?
Someone born on May 17, 2004 is:
22 years 2 months old,
or 266 months and 18 days old,
or 1159 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8114 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2004?
There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 17th 2027.
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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.
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The history attached to May 17, 2004 includes First legal same-sex marriage performed in Massachusetts, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 17, 2004 included “Burn” by Usher, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 17, 2004 included Spider-Man 2, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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