What happened on Saturday May 22, 2004?

About May 22nd, 2004, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dr. Manmohan Singh assumes office as the 17th Prime Minister of India and the first Sikh to hold this prestigious position. His appointment marked a significant moment in Indian political history, signaling a new era of leadership and potential policy reforms.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 2004 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing 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

More about May 22nd, 2004? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 2004.

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May 22, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2004:

  • Dr. Manmohan Singh Becomes Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh assumes office as the 17th Prime Minister of India and the first Sikh to hold this prestigious position. His appointment marked a significant moment in Indian political history, signaling a new era of leadership and potential policy reforms.
  • Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Wins Palme d'Or At the Cannes Film Festival, Michael Moore's controversial documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11' wins the prestigious Palme d'Or, becoming the first documentary to receive this honor. The film critically examined the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent U.S. foreign policy.
  • Hallam, Nebraska Tornado Disaster An F4 tornado devastated the town of Hallam, Nebraska, causing significant destruction. The tornado was exceptionally wide, measuring 2.5 miles (4.0 km), and resulted in one fatality. This event was part of a severe weather outbreak that caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural resources.
  • Spanish Royal Wedding Prince Felipe of Asturias, heir to the Spanish throne, marries Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano in a high-profile ceremony in Madrid, symbolizing a significant moment for the Spanish Royal Family.
  • Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal Collapse A tragic incident at Terminal 2E of Paris's Charles de Gaulle International Airport results in the death of at least 6 people when a section of the ceiling collapses, raising serious questions about airport infrastructure safety.

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May 22, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from May. 22, 2004

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May 22, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Freiburg : 2 - 0
  • Bochum - Hannover : 3 - 1
  • Hamburg - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1
  • Hansa Rostock - Werder Bremen : 3 - 1
  • Hertha - FC Koln : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Alaves : 0 - 2
  • Tenerife - Cadiz : 2 - 2
  • Xerez - Salamanca : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Laval : 3 - 4
  • Besancon - Grenoble : 3 - 1
  • Caen - Troyes : 3 - 0
  • Creteil - Niort : 2 - 2
  • Lorient - Gueugnon : 0 - 5

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Aris - PAOK : 1 - 1
  • Chalkidona - Akratitos : 3 - 1
  • Kalithea - AEK : 1 - 3
  • OFI - Ionikos : 1 - 2
  • Olympiakos - Egaleo : 3 - 1
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What day of the week was May 22, 2004?


May 22, 2004 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2004 can also be written as 5/22/2004 in the US and as 22/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2004:

  • Richard Biggs

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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

May 22, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 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. - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) youtube
  2. - FURB (F U Right Back) youtube
  3. - My Band youtube
  4. - Left Outside Alone youtube
  5. - This Love youtube

May 22, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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. - If I Ain't Got You youtube
  2. - Burn youtube
  3. - Overnight Celebrity
  4. - All Falls Down
  5. - I Don't Wanna Know
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May 22, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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May 22, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 11:45 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 22, 2004?


Someone born on May 22, 2004 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 11 days old,

or 1093 weeks

or 7651 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2004?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2004?

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