What happened on Monday May 17, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 17, 2004:

• Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriages, marking a historic milestone in LGBTQ+ civil rights. This groundbreaking decision followed a landmark ruling by the state's Supreme Judicial Court.
• Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Topeka, Kansas commemorated the 50th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, which ended racial segregation in public schools. President George W. Bush and presidential candidate John Kerry attended separate ceremonies marking this pivotal moment in civil rights history.
• Iraqi Governing Council Leader Assassinated Ezzedine Salim, the rotating leader of the Iraqi Governing Council, was killed in a devastating bomb blast in Baghdad. This assassination highlighted the ongoing instability and violence in post-Saddam Iraq.
• 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.

Events in 2004

May 17, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 17, 2004

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

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

Famous people died on May 17, 2004:

• Tony Randall
• Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on May 17th

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.

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.

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 music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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

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

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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 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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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2004

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Someone born on May 17, 2004 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 16 days old,

or 1093 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7656 days old,

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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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