What happened on Wednesday May 26, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 26, 2004:

• The New York Times Admits Iraq War Reporting Failures The New York Times publicly acknowledged its journalistic shortcomings during the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War, admitting that its reporting and lack of critical scrutiny contributed to the widespread belief about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction.
• Terry Nichols Convicted of Oklahoma City Bombing United States Army veteran Terry Nichols was found guilty of 161 state murder charges for his involvement in the devastating Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist attack that shocked the nation.
• Chandra Observatory Detects Dark Energy NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting dark energy and tracing the universe's transition from a decelerating to an accelerating expansion phase.
• Sudan Civil War Peace Agreement A significant milestone was reached with the signing of a peace agreement ending the 21-year civil war in Sudan, though the Darfur conflict remained unresolved.
• FC Porto Wins UEFA Champions League FC Porto clinched the European Champion Clubs' Cup (UEFA Champions League) by defeating A.S. Monaco with a decisive 3-0 victory, showcasing their dominance in European football.
• Death of Dullah Omar, South African Lawyer and Politician Dullah Omar, a prominent South African lawyer and politician who played a significant role during the anti-apartheid movement, passed away. Omar was known for his legal activism and contributions to South Africa's democratic transition.
• FBI Warns of Potential Al Qaeda Attack FBI Director Robert Mueller and Attorney General John Ashcroft warned of a potential Al Qaeda terrorist attack in the coming months, though the warning was met with skepticism and lack of concrete intelligence.
• Journalist Peter Hounam Detained in Israel Journalist Peter Hounam, known for revealing Israel's secret nuclear program, was detained in Jerusalem, denied legal access, and subsequently expelled from the country.

Events in 2004

May 26, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 26, 2004

May 26, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 26, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $43.78
• Apple AAPL: opens at $28.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.64

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2004:

• 1 USD = 111.86 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3696 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2717 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.47 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6671 GBP

May 26, 2004 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2004 can also be written as 5/26/2004 in the US and as 26/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

May 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. Usher - Yeah!
4. Beyonce - Naughty Girl
5. Hoobastank - The Reason

May 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

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 26, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
2. Usher - Burn
3. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
4. Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
5. Kanye West Featuring Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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May 26, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 2004 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:44 am and setting at 02:00 am.

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 26, 2004

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Someone born on May 26, 2004 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 27 days old,

or 1095 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7667 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 2004.

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