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May 31, 2004 was the 152nd day of the year 2004, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 2004, who was born and died on May 31, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 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 31st, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 2004?
- May 31, 2004: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 2004?
- May 31, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 2004?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2004?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 2004?
What day of the week was May 31, 2004?
May 31, 2004: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 2004:
- Memorial day: president bush pays tribute to the war dead from past conflicts and declares that "two terror regimes" are gone in iraq and afghanistan, as us casualties rise to over 1,000.
- The current deputy prime minister of singapore, lee hsien loong is supported by the people's action party, son of former prime minister lee kuan yew.
- During evening prayers, a bomb explodes in a shi'a mosque in karachi, pakistan. the explosion kills around 15 people, injures dozens more, and causes serious damage to the building. rioting shiites then take to the streets.
- As a result of an israeli pullout, the u.s. and egypt are concerned about an islamist takeover in gaza strip. as prime minister sharon faces opposition from netanyahu, they debate the role arafat.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 2004 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on May 31, 2004?
Famous people born on May 31, 2004:
- Brajan Gruda
- Rayan Rupert
- Alberto Surra
- Hakan Şükrü Kurnaz
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 19 years 10 months old,
or 238 months and 20 days old,
or 1037 weeks and 5 days old,
or 7264 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 2004?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
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.
May 31, 2004: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 2004:
- Etienne Roda-Gil
French screenwriter and songwriter (born 1941).
- Robert Quine
American musician and influential punk guitarist of the late 20th century, despite only having two albums.
- Aiyathurai Nadesan
Sri lankan journalist (b. 1954).
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 2004:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 2004:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 2004: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 31st and June 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
May 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Usher - Burn
- Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
- Beyonce - Naughty Girl
- Usher - Yeah!
- 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.
May 31, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.
May 31, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - Burn
- Twista - Overnight Celebrity
- Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
- Usher - Confessions Part II
- Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
May 31, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 2004 was Vivo Y Muero En Tu Piel by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.
May 31, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 31, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jennifer Pena - Vivo Y Muero En Tu Piel
- Rey Ruiz - Creo En El Amor
- Paulina Rubio - Te Quise Tanto
- Franco de Vita - Tu De Que Vas
- Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo
May 31, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 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
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Release year: 2004
Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Starring: Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Vince Vaughn, Rip Torn
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 31, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Plan Of Attack
By: Dale Brown
A new enemy is at work. . The destruction of a Russian base by U.S. robotic warplanes has awakened the bear. America must pay a horrible price.
Just One Look
By: Harlan Coben
A simple snapshot can cause a mother's entire world to collapse in a matter of seconds. Grace Lawson picks up her children from school and looks through a new set of photos.
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 Rule Of Four
By: Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason
"One part The Da Vinci Code and one part The Name of the Rose, one part A Separate peace. . . A smart, quick, and multitextured story that entertains and informs ."--San
Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror
By: Richard A. Clarke
The EXPLOSIVE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - All-new excerpts from Richard Clarke’s dramatic testimony and corroboration from The 9/11 Commission Report. From the 9/11 Commission Report: "On September 4, 2001, Clarke wrote Rice a passionate personal note.
May 31, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dirt Dragons
Fight Club
City of Heroes
ESPN NBA 2K5
EverQuest II
Who was the US President on May 31, 2004?
On May 31, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2004?
On May 31, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 2004?
On May 31, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
