What happened on Friday May 21, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 21, 2004:

• Stanislav Petrov Honored for Preventing Nuclear War Stanislav Petrov, a former Soviet military officer, was awarded the World Citizen Award for his crucial role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict in 1983. During a critical moment in the Cold War, Petrov correctly identified a false alarm in the Soviet early warning system, preventing a potentially catastrophic nuclear retaliation against the United States.
• Russia to Ratify Kyoto Protocol Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's intention to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, a significant step in global climate change mitigation. The protocol would impose trade restrictions on non-participating countries like Australia and the United States, signaling Russia's commitment to international environmental agreements.
• Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Monsanto Patent Case In a landmark 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on a complex case involving Monsanto Company and farmer Percy Schmeiser. The court upheld Monsanto's patent on the Roundup Ready gene in canola seeds, continuing a legal debate about biotechnology, intellectual property, and agricultural innovation.
• Underwater Volcano Discovered in Antarctica Scientists discovered an active underwater volcano off the coast of Antarctica, providing new insights into marine geological processes. The discovery was marked by unusual water discoloration around the site, offering researchers a unique opportunity to study submarine volcanic activity.
• Sherpa Sets New Mount Everest Speed Record Sherpa Pemba Dorje achieved a remarkable mountaineering feat by climbing Mount Everest in just 8 hours and 10 minutes, breaking the previous record set by his rival Sherpa Lakpa Gelu. This extraordinary performance highlights the exceptional skill and endurance of Nepalese Sherpa climbers.
• New BBC Director General Appointed Mark Thompson, previously the Chief Executive at Channel 4, was appointed as the new Director General of the BBC, marking a significant leadership transition in one of the world's most prominent public broadcasting organizations.
• Alex Rodriguez Debuts with Yankees Alex Rodriguez made his debut at Ameriquest Field in Arlington after being traded from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees, a significant moment in his high-profile baseball career.
• TechTV's 'Call for Help' Ends TechTV broadcast the final episode of 'Call for Help' in preparation for its takeover by G4, marking the end of an era for the technology-focused television network.

Events in 2004

May 21, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 21, 2004

May 21, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $26.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.59

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2004:

• 1 USD = 112.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3732 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2776 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.78 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.671 GBP

May 21, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Monaco : 1 - 3

May 21, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2004 can also be written as 5/21/2004 in the US and as 21/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

May 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:52 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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2004

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Someone born on May 21, 2004 is:

21 years and 2 days old,

or 252 months and 2 days old,

or 1096 weeks

or 7672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2004?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2004.

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