Friday May 21, 2004: on this day

May 21, 2004 was the 142nd day of the year 2004, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 2004, who was born and died on May 21, 2004, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 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 21st, 2004 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2004?


May 21, 2004 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2004 can also be written as 5/21/2004 in the US and as 21/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2004: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2004:

  • Russian president vladimir putin announced that russia will seek ratification of kyoto protocol. the protocol will take effect upon ratification and trade restrictions will be imposed on countries that are not parties, like australia and the united states.
  • In a 5-4 decision, the supreme court of canada rules in a case involving u.s. biotechnology company monsanto company, and farmer percy schmeiser. monsanto has a patent on roundup ready gene, which it inserts in its canola seeds, and can control the plant's use. the court had previously ruled that patents could not be granted to a higher-life form, the harvard mouse.
  • Mark thompson, chief executive at channel 4, has been appointed the new director general of the bbc.
  • An active underwater volcano was discovered off the antarctica coast. a new discovery explains the discolored water around this site.
  • Techtv broadcasts call for help's final episode in preparation of g4's takeover.
  • After being traded by texas rangers to new york yankees, alex rodriguez makes his debut at ameriquest field in arlington.

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May 21, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2004:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $26.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.94
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.31
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.59

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2004:

  • 1 USD = 112.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3732 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2776 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.78 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.671 GBP

May 21, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - Monaco : 1 - 3
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May 21, 2004: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 21, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 2004 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 2004: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2004 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

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 21, 2004?


Famous people born on May 21, 2004:

  • Thitipoom Marksin
  • João Moreira
  • Jordan Stolz

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 21st

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May 21, 2004: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 19 years 10 months old,

or 238 months and 26 days old,

or 1038 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7270 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 2004?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2004.

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May 21, 2004: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2004:

  • Maddalena Fellini
  • Jean-Pierre Blanc
  • Gunnar Dahlen
  • Proinsias MacCana
  • Georges Livanos

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 2004: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2004:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2004:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2004:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2004: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2004 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2004 was Burn by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Burn youtube
  2. - I Don't Wanna Know
  3. - Yeah!
  4. - Naughty Girl
  5. - This Love

May 21, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 21, 2004: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
  2. - FURB (F U Right Back)
  3. - My Band
  4. - Left Outside Alone
  5. - This Love

May 21, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 21, 2004: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If I Ain't Got You
  2. - Burn youtube
  3. - Overnight Celebrity
  4. - All Falls Down
  5. - I Don't Wanna Know

May 21, 2004: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2004 was Abrazar La Vida by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 21, 2004: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2004 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Abrazar La Vida
  2. - Creo En El Amor
  3. - Mas Que Tu Amigo
  4. - Te Quise Tanto
  5. - Tu De Que Vas

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May 21, 2004: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 2004 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shattered Glass

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

Runaway Jury

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Twohy

Starring: Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton

Country: United States of America

The Interpreter

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

Dirty Deeds

Release year: 2004

Directed by: David Caesar

Starring: Bryan Brown, Toni Collette, John Goodman, Sam Neill

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2004: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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

Salem's Lot

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Imperium

Imperium

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Daniel Ragussis

Shorties Watchin' Shorties

Shorties Watchin' Shorties

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Eric Brown

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters

Release year: 2004

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 2004

Directed by: Tom Reeve

May 21, 2004: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2004 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Full Cupboard Of Life by Alexander McCall Smith

The Full Cupboard Of Life

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THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 5Fans all over the globe love the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Secrets Of The Code by Dan Burstein

Secrets Of The Code

By:

Secrets of the Code is a New York Times Bestseller that spans five months. It features renowned experts leading you through the provocative ideas in The Da Vinci Code.

The Narrows by Michael Connelly

The Narrows

By:

Rachel Walling, an FBI agent, finally receives the call that she has feared for years: the one telling her that the Poet has risen. Formerly known as Rachel Walling, she has never forgotten the serial killer who weaved lines of …

The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs Guide by Arthur Agatston

The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs Guide

By:

Based on The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide, which was published in January 2004 and is the nation's #1 bestseller

Three Weeks With My Brother by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks

Three Weeks With My Brother

By:

Nicholas Sparks's memoir is as moving and heartfelt as his best-selling fiction. He wrote it with his brother. It chronicles the life-affirming journey between two brothers, bound by their memories.

May 21, 2004: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2004 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Boin

Boin

Platform: Windows PC, DVD player, PSP

Genre: Eroge, Visual novel

Publisher: Dennō Club (DVD game)

JP Binetsu Kyōshi Chieri (微熱教師ちえり) NA Amorous Professor Cherry

JP Binetsu Kyōshi Chieri (微熱教師ちえり) NA Amorous Professor Cherry

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Eroge, Visual novel, Bishōjo

Publisher: JP ZyX; NA G-Collections

Bad Boys: Miami Takedown

Bad Boys: Miami Takedown

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure, shooter

Publisher: Empire Interactive Crave Entertainment

Atlantis Evolution

Atlantis Evolution

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS iOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

Alien Hominid

Alien Hominid

Platform: Adobe Flash, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: O3 Entertainment (North America) Zoo Digital Publishing (Europe)

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2004?

On May 21, 2004 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2004?

On May 21, 2004 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2004?

On May 21, 2004 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

Discover how May 2004 calendar looked like.

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