What happened on Monday May 31, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2004:

• Memorial Day Presidential Address on War on Terror On Memorial Day, President George W. Bush commemorated fallen military personnel and highlighted the removal of 'two terror regimes' in Iraq and Afghanistan, while acknowledging the rising U.S. military casualties, which had surpassed 1,000 at that point.
• Israeli Gaza Pullout Concerns The potential Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip raised significant concerns for the U.S. and Egypt about a possible Islamist takeover. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced internal opposition from Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the strategic implications and Yasser Arafat's potential role.
• Karachi Mosque Bombing A devastating bomb explosion occurred during evening prayers in a Shi'a Mosque in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in approximately 15 fatalities, dozens of injuries, and significant structural damage. The incident triggered subsequent street riots by enraged Shiite community members.
• Lee Hsien Loong Supported for Leadership in Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, son of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, received endorsement from the People's Action Party to become the next deputy prime minister of Singapore, signaling a potential leadership transition.
• Royal Bank of Canada Software Update Failure A critical software update error at the Royal Bank of Canada resulted in a three-day disruption, causing the misplacement of 10 million customer account balances, potentially impacting financial operations and customer trust.

Events in 2004

May 31, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 31, 2004

May 31, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3616 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.253 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.31 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6654 GBP

May 31, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 152nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2004 can also be written as 5/31/2004 in the US and as 31/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2004:

• Etienne Roda-Gil

  Etienne Roda-Gil was a renowned French screenwriter and songwriter who made significant contributions to French cultural arts during the...

• Robert Quine

  Influential punk guitarist who co-founded 'Richard Hell & the Voidoids', making significant contributions to the punk rock scene of the late...

• Aiyathurai Nadesan

  Sri lankan journalist (b. 1954).

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

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

May 31, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

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 31, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Usher - Burn
2. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
3. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
4. Usher - Confessions Part II
5. Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:33 pm and setting at 04:04 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 31, 2004

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Someone born on May 31, 2004 is:

20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 14 days old,

or 1093 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7653 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2004?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2004.

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