Tuesday May 18, 2004: on this day

May 18, 2004 was the 139th day of the year 2004, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 18, 2004 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 18, 2004, who was born and died on May 18, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 2004, which were the most popular songs (ex. Burn by Usher), movies (e.g. Shattered Glass, directed by Billy Ray), TV series (e.g. Salem'S Lot) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

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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.

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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
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May 18, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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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?


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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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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 II

    Pope 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 Como

    Perry 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 Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 18th

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May 18, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 10 days old,

or 1036 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7254 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 2004.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2004?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

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.

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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 Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 18th

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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:

  1. - Burn youtube
  2. - I Don't Wanna Know
  3. - Yeah!
  4. - Naughty Girl
  5. - 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:

  1. - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
  2. - FURB (F U Right Back)
  3. - My Band
  4. - Left Outside Alone
  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:

  1. - If I Ain't Got You
  2. - Burn youtube
  3. - Overnight Celebrity
  4. - All Falls Down
  5. - 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:

  1. - Abrazar La Vida
  2. - Creo En El Amor
  3. - Mas Que Tu Amigo
  4. - Te Quise Tanto
  5. - Tu De Que Vas

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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:

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Country: United States of America

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Twohy

Starring: Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen

Country: United States of America

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

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:

Salem's Lot

Salem's Lot

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Imperium

Imperium

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Daniel Ragussis

Shorties Watchin' Shorties

Shorties Watchin' Shorties

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Eric Brown

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Release year: 2004

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tom Reeve

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:

Glorious Appearing by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Glorious Appearing

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The King of Glory will return to Earth after thousands of years of human history that has been marred by death, strife, and sin. The seven years of tribulation that the Left Behind series covers concludes with the triumphant return …

Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss

Eats, Shoots & Leaves

By:

This is Punctuation Play at its best! This

Three Weeks With My Brother by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks

Three Weeks With My Brother

By:

Nicholas Sparks's memoir is as moving and heartfelt as his best-selling fiction. He wrote it with his brother. It chronicles the life-affirming journey between two brothers, bound by their memories.

Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes

Bergdorf Blondes

By:

Readers who adore Candace Bushnell and Tinsely Morrison and Lauren Weisberger will love Plum Sykes, a New York Times bestselling author. This sly and funny satire is back in print for its 10-year anniversary.

The Politics Of Truth by Joseph Wilson

The Politics Of Truth

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This book features a new epilogue from a Washington journalist, and a foreword from the author. More than 20 years of foreign service by Ambassador Joseph Wilson to this country are recounted.

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:

Cold War Conflicts

Cold War Conflicts

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time

Publisher: GMX Media

ATV Offroad Fury 3

ATV Offroad Fury 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Off-road racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment (U.S.) SouthPeak Games (Europe)

Dancing Stage Unleashed

Dancing Stage Unleashed

Platform: Microsoft Xbox

Genre: Music and exercise

Publisher: KDE GmbH

Alteil

Alteil

Platform: Adobe Flash Player

Genre: Card game

Publisher: Apocoplay LLC Media Blasters Interactive

Nicktoons: Freeze Frame Frenzy

Nicktoons: Freeze Frame Frenzy

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Publisher: THQ

history

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.

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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.

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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.

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