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Thursday May 20, 2004: on this day
May 20, 2004 was the 141st day of the year 2004, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 20, 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 20, 2004, who was born and died on May 20, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 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 20th, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 2004?
- May 20, 2004: What happened on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 2004?
- May 20, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 20, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 2004?
What day of the week was May 20, 2004?
May 20, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 2004 can also be written as 5/20/2004 in the US and as 20/5/2004 in UK and Europe.
May 20, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 2004:
- $3 million was paid for the olsen piece of the us 1913 liberty head 5-cent piece (proof 64 ncgc).
- Chen shuibian is sworn in to a second term of president of the republic of china, taipei. the high court has yet not ruled on a recount of presidential elections that took place two days earlier. around 400 dignitaries are present, 15 of them foreign heads.
- The home of ahmed chalabi, a controversial member of the iraqi governing council, was raided by the united states and iraqi police. they also seize documents and arrested several members of iraqi national congress. the us severs its financial ties to the group and charges it with currency exchange racketeering and theft.
- The united states is pushing for un security council renewal of resolution 1487, which would exempt u.s. officials and troops from prosecution by international criminal court.
May 20, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 20, 2004:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.56
- Apple AAPL: opens at $26.63
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.75
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.26
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.06
Exchange Rates on May 20, 2004:
- 1 USD = 112.69 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3681 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2848 CHF
- 1 EUR = 134.75 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6722 GBP
May 20, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 20, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 2004 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 10:55 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 20, 2004?
Famous people born on May 20, 2004:
- Ella Winter
British daughter of famed family, bbc news presenter sophie raworth with her husband richard winter.
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
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James StewartJames stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
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Naturi NaughtonSuccessful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
![Nawazuddin Siddiqui]()
Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
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Busta RhymesRhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
![Timothy Olyphant]()
Timothy OlyphantTimothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
![Louis Theroux]()
Louis TherouxSingaporean-english journalist/producer.
![David Hedison]()
David HedisonAmerican actor (d. 2019).
![Constance Towers]()
Constance TowersActress (capitol.
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Angela GoethalsActress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
![Yon González]()
Yon GonzálezSpanish actor.
May 20, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 19 years 10 months old,
or 238 months and 29 days old,
or 1039 weeks
or 7273 days old,
if you were born on May 20, 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 20, 2004?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2004?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 2004.
May 20, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 2004:
- Leonid Petrovič Teljatnikov
- Marc Moallic
- Abdelaziz Mathari
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
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Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Anton DiffringKoblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
![Barbara Murray]()
Barbara MurrayEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Susan Roces]()
Susan RocesProducer and actress from the philippines.
![Jon Pertwee]()
Jon PertweeEnglish actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopherjame Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 2004:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 2004:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 2004:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 20, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 2004 was Abrazar La Vida by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 20, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 20, 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 20, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 2004
Directed by: David Twohy
Starring: Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2004
Directed by: David Caesar
Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill
Country: United States of America
May 20, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Imperium
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Daniel Ragussis
Shorties Watchin' Shorties
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Eric Brown
Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters
Release year: 2004
George and the Dragon
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Tom Reeve
May 20, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Politics Of Truth
By: Joseph Wilson
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.
Memorial Day
By: Vince Flynn
Mitch Rapp, CIA superagent, fights terrorism on foreign soil. This political thriller by Vince Flynn (#1 New York Times bestselling author) is a blistering political thriller.
Secrets Of The Code
By: Dan Burstein
Secrets of the Code is a New York Times Bestseller that spans five months. It features renowned experts leading you through the provocative ideas in The Da Vinci Code.
Glorious Appearing
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
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 …
The Full Cupboard Of Life
By: Alexander McCall Smith
THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 5Fans all over the globe love the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
May 20, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 20, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Escape from Woomera
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Armored Core: Formula Front
BloodRayne 2
Who was the US President on May 20, 2004?
On May 20, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 2004?
On May 20, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 2004?
On May 20, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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.
