What happened on Sunday May 02, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 02, 2004:

• EU Expansion: Ten New Member States Join Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia officially joined the European Union, marking the largest single expansion in the EU's history. This momentous event significantly reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Europe, integrating ten former Eastern Bloc and Mediterranean countries into the European political and economic framework.
• Yelwa Massacre in Nigeria A tragic religious conflict in Nigeria resulted in a cycle of violence between Christians and Muslims. The conflict began on February 4, 2004, when armed Muslims killed 78 Christians in Yelwa. In a retaliatory attack on May 2, Christians killed approximately 630 Muslims, escalating the sectarian tensions in the region.
• Likud Party Referendum Challenges Sharon's Gaza Plan Israel's Likud Party voted against unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in a referendum, dealing a significant political blow to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's government. Sharon responded by stating he would not resign but might modify his proposed plan.
• Mustard Gas Shell Discovered in Baghdad A shell containing mustard gas was discovered in a street west of Baghdad. U.S. Defense Department officials identified it as an improvised explosive device (IED), though the precise intent remained unclear.
• Tragic Killing of Israeli Family in Gaza Strip Palestinian gunmen killed Tali Hatuel, a pregnant Israeli woman, and her four young daughters near the Kissufim Crossing in the Gaza Strip. Israeli security forces subsequently neutralized the attackers.
• Sasserworm Threatens Computer Systems The Sasserworm, a computer virus capable of infecting Microsoft Windows systems without user interaction, posed a significant cybersecurity threat. Experts warned it could potentially spread as widely as the previous Blaster-worm epidemic.
• Increase in Secret Searches in the United States A government report revealed that secret searches in the United States had increased by 85% since 2001, likely in response to heightened national security concerns following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
• Frank Quattrone Convicted of Obstruction Prominent investment banker Frank Quattrone from Credit Suisse First Boston was convicted of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Quattrone was a significant figure in the tech industry, having played a key role in initial public offerings for major companies like Amazon, Netscape, and Intuit during the internet boom.
• U.S. Contractor Thomas Hamill Rescued in Iraq U.S. civil contractor Thomas Hamill, who had been captured by insurgents on April 9 after fleeing his initial captors, was successfully rescued by U.S. forces south of Tikrit.
• Martin Torrijos Wins Panama's Presidential Election Martin Torrijos was elected as the new president of Panama, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.

Events in 2004

May 02, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 02, 2004

May 02, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Modena : 2 - 0
• Empoli - Bologna : 2 - 0
• Lazio - Reggina : 1 - 1
• Lecce - Inter : 2 - 1
• Milan - Roma : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Genk : 2 - 1
• Beveren - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
• Heusden Zolder - Bergen : 2 - 0
• St Truiden - Louvieroise : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Schalke 04 - Hertha : 3 - 0
• Stuttgart - Bochum : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Cottbus : 4 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Erzgebirge Aue : 5 - 1
• Regensburg - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
• Union Berlin - Oberhausen : 2 - 2
• Unterhaching - Burghausen : 1 - 2

May 02, 2004 was a Sunday and it was the 123rd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 2004 can also be written as 5/2/2004 in the US and as 2/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

May 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

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

May 02, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
2. McFly - 5 Colours In Her Hair
3. Anastacia - Left Outside Alone
4. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
5. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)

May 02, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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May 02, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 2004 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:29 pm and setting at 05:10 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 02, 2004

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Someone born on May 02, 2004 is:

21 years and 12 days old,

or 252 months and 12 days old,

or 1097 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7682 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 2004?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 02, 2004.

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