What happened on Monday May 03, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 03, 2004:

• Oil Prices Reach 14-Year High Global oil prices surged to their highest level since 1990, with crude oil reaching $38.21 per barrel, signaling significant economic and geopolitical pressures on the international energy market.
• Ammonium Nitrate Theft Raises Security Concerns French authorities are investigating the theft of 500kg of ammonium-nitrate fertilizer from Honfleur, which can be converted into a powerful explosive. The incident recalls the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and prompts heightened security measures at chemical storage facilities.
• US Science and Technology Leadership Decline The National Science Foundation warns that the United States is experiencing a gradual erosion of its global leadership in scientific and technological innovation, with other nations rapidly catching up in research and development capabilities.
• Egyptian Court Rejects Israel Friendship Petition An Egyptian court rejected a movie producer's petition to establish an Egyptian-Israeli friendship group, citing ongoing tensions and opposition to diplomatic relations due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ruling reflects the deep-seated political and social tensions between Egypt and Israel.
• Diplomatic Tensions Between Cuba, Peru, and Mexico Peru and Mexico recalled their ambassadors to Cuba following offensive comments by Fidel Castro. Additionally, the Cuban ambassador to Mexico was expelled for 'activities incompatible' with diplomatic protocols, escalating regional diplomatic tensions.
• Anthony Ainley, Doctor Who Actor, Dies British actor Anthony Ainley, renowned for his iconic portrayal of the Master in the science fiction television series 'Doctor Who', passed away at the age of 71, leaving a significant legacy in television entertainment.
• Darrell Johnson, Baseball Player, Dies Darrell Johnson, an American baseball player, died at the age of 75, marking the passing of a veteran athlete who contributed to the sport during his career.

Events in 2004

May 03, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 03, 2004

May 03, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 03, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $26.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.13

Exchange Rates on May 03, 2004:

• 1 USD = 110.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3722 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.301 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.76 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6738 GBP

May 03, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Nurnberg : 1 - 3

May 03, 2004 was a Monday and it was the 124th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 2004 can also be written as 5/3/2004 in the US and as 3/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

Famous people died on May 03, 2004:

• Anthony Ainley

  British actor best known for playing the Master in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who during the 1980s.

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. Usher - Burn
4. Beyonce - Naughty Girl
5. J-Kwon - Tipsy

May 03, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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 03, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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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 03, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 2004 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 2004

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Someone born on May 03, 2004 is:

21 years 1 month old,

or 253 months and 29 days old,

or 1104 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7730 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 2004?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 03, 2004.

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