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May 16, 2004

May 16, 2004, was a Sunday. It was 20 years, 5 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 16, 2004:

  • United States: "Yeah" by Usher
  • United Kingdom: "F**k It" by Eamon

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 16, 2004

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
  • I Don't Wanna Know - Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy
  • Burn - Usher
  • Naughty Girl - Beyonce
  • This Love - Maroon 5
Play the top songs from 2004
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2004. Take a trip back to the days of Usher, Lil Jon, Outkast and Britney Spears!
Troy

Top movie

The movie "Troy" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 7,478 days ago. Approximately 249 months have passed. It was the 137th day of 2004, in week 20. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2004 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 83 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 16, 2004

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, May 16, 2004. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2004 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Yeah" by Usher is at the top of the singles charts, while "F**k It" by Eamon is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Troy is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones are quickly becoming the norm. However, the photographs that they take are still lacking in quality. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online.

It's 2004, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Usher, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, OutKast, Mario Winans, the Terror Squad and Ciara. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, Marlon Brando, and Rick James would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Star Trek: Enterprise", "8 Simple Rules", "Room Raiders", and "The Apprentice".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pro Evolution Soccer 3", "Need for Speed: Underground", "Manhunt", and "Project Gotham Racing 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "That '70s Show", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Static Shock", and "Drake & Josh". Popular toys at the moment include Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Playmobil Airport, Bionicle LEGO, and RoboSapien (toy robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 16, 2004, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 16, 2004 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 16, 2004.

  • Eurovision 2004.

    Eurovision 2004

    The 2004 Eurovision song contest was held in Istanbul, Turkey. Ukraine won the contest with the song "Wild Dances" by Ruslana.
  • Mean Girls is released.

    Mean Girls is released

    People were heading to their local cinema to watch a new teen comedy film called "Mean Girls".
  • Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    Ray Charles - "Here We Go Again"

    "Here We Go Again" by Ray Charles would go on to win a Grammy for 2004's Record of the Year.
  • 2004 in music.

    2004 in music

    Popular music artists in 2004 included Beyoncé, Twista, Usher, J-Kwon, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Outkast, Juvenile, Christina Milian, Ashlee Simpson, Destiny's Child, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2004.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2004

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2004 were Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods, Fiona Armstrong, Tom Cruise, The Rolling Stones, J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg and Johnny Depp.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2004?

    In 2004, the best NBA players were Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojaković, Ben Wallace, Sam Cassell, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Ron Artest, Yao Ming, Michael Redd and Baron Davis.
  • Time Person of the Year 2004.

    Time Person of the Year 2004

    US President George W. Bush was named the Time Person of the Year for 2004. This was due to his election victory over Democratic Party challenger John Kerry.
  • Britney Spears.

    Britney Spears

    Pop singer Britney Spears was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2004.
  • 2004 in movies.

    2004 in movies

    Movies released in 2004 included Shrek 2, Mean Girls, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Spider-Man 2, The Incredibles, The Passion of the Christ, The Day After Tomorrow, Meet the Fockers, "I, Robot", Troy, Shark Tale, Ocean's Twelve, The Village, Million Dollar Baby, Saw, Man on Fire, A Series of Unfortunate Events and DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2004, the best soccer players were Andriy Shevchenko, Deco, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Theodoros Zagorakis, Adriano, Pavel Nedvěd, Wayne Rooney, Ricardo Carvalho and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
  • Million Dollar Baby.

    Million Dollar Baby

    "Million Dollar Baby" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2004.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • The rise of camera phones.

    The rise of camera phones

    Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 16, 2004.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 16, 2004.

  • April 21, 2004:
    • The film "Man on Fire" (2004) is released.
    • Soccer pundit Ron Atkinson resigns following racist remarks he made about Chelsea player Marcel Desailly.
  • April 22, 2004: American footballer Pat Tillman is killed in Afghanistan.
  • April 25, 2004: Arsenal (The Invincibles) win the Premier League after drawing 2-2 against Spurs.
  • April 26, 2004:
    • The song "Fit but You Know It" is released by The Streets.
    • Deborah Falconer divorces actor Robert Downey Jr. due to "irreconcilable differences".
  • April 27, 2004:
    • Hoobastank release their single "The Reason".
    • The song "99 Problems" is released by rapper Jay-Z.
  • April 28, 2004: Photographs of torture and prisoner abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq receives widespread media attention.
  • April 30, 2004: Mean Girls (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • May 1, 2004: The Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia join the European Union.
  • May 2, 2004: Football: Leeds United are relegated from the Premier League after a 4-1 defeat at Bolton.
  • May 6, 2004: The TV show "Friends" comes to an end after nearly ten years.
  • May 7, 2004: Van Helsing (2004) is released.
  • May 13, 2004: The final episode of Frasier is aired.
  • May 14, 2004: Troy (2004), starring Brad Pitt, is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: May 16, 2004
  • May 17, 2004:
    • Soccer: Robin Van Persie signs for Arsenal.
    • The first same-sex marriages in the United States take place in Massachusetts.
  • May 18, 2004: The World Health Organization announces that China is free of SARS.
  • May 19, 2004: The film "Shrek 2" is released.
  • May 21, 2004: The last episode of the tabloid talk show "Ricki Lake" is aired on TV.
  • May 22, 2004: Manchester United win the FA Cup final after beating Millwall 3-0.
  • May 24, 2004: Soccer: Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier leaves by "mutual consent".
  • May 26, 2004:
    • The Day After Tomorrow (2004) is released.
    • Fantasia Barrino wins Season 3 of American Idol.
    • Porto win the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final after beating Monaco 3-0.
  • May 31, 2004:
    • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) is released in movie theaters.
    • Soccer: Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is sacked.
  • June 2, 2004:
    • Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Chelsea.
    • Ken Jennings begins his 74-game winning streak on "Jeopardy!".
  • June 5, 2004: Former US President Ronald Reagan passes away.
  • June 7, 2004: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are married.
  • June 8, 2004:
    • The song "Goodies" is released by Ciara.
    • The final episode of "Hey Arnold!" is aired.
  • June 10, 2004: Singer Ray Charles passes away.
  • June 11, 2004:
    • The movie Napoleon Dynamite (2004) is released in cinemas.
    • The final episode of "The Wild Thornberrys" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • June 12, 2004: The 2004 UEFA European Championship kicks off in Portugal.
  • June 15, 2004: The Detroit Pistons win the 2004 NBA Finals after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 16, 2004

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 16, 2004:

TV shows from May 2004.

Deadwood
Deadwood
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Room Raiders
Room Raiders
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model

Cars in 2004

2004 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick LaCrosse, the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Ford Mustang (fifth generation), the Peugeot 407, the Nissan Note, and the Chrysler 300.

Cars in 2004.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 16, 2004

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2004:

Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom
Dave the Barbarian
Dave the Barbarian
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Romeo!
Romeo!
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2004

Toys and games that were popular in 2004:

RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Cosmolight Alien Eggs
Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Namco TV Games
Namco TV Games
Bulls Eye Ball
Bulls Eye Ball
Justice League Figures
Justice League Figures
LEGO Clikits
LEGO Clikits
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2004.

Rome: Total War 2004
Rome: Total War
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty

Were you born on May 16, 2004?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2004.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 16, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 16.

Liberace

Liberace

American pianist Deceased
Born on May 16, 1919
He was not alive on this date.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Actor
Born on May 16, 1953
He turned 51 on this day in 2004.

Krist Novoselic

Krist Novoselic

Nirvana
Born on May 16, 1965
He turned 39 on this day in 2004.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Singer
Born on May 16, 1966
She turned 38 on this day in 2004.

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Actor
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 35 on this day in 2004.

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson

TV presenter
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 35 on this day in 2004.

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling

Actress
Born on May 16, 1973
She turned 31 on this day in 2004.

Wee Man

Wee Man

Stunt performer
Born on May 16, 1973
He turned 31 on this day in 2004.

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Actress
Born on May 16, 1977
She turned 27 on this day in 2004.

Chris Watts

Chris Watts

Murderer
Born on May 16, 1985
He turned 19 on this day in 2004.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox

American actress
Born on May 16, 1986
She turned 18 on this day in 2004.

Omos

Omos

Wrestler
Born on May 16, 1994
He turned 10 on this day in 2004.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 16, 2004.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 16, 2004 was most likely conceived around August 24, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 16, 2004 is close to February 6, 2005.

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Stats for May 16, 2004

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 16, 2004:

  • 7,478 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,068 weeks have passed.
  • 646,102,800 seconds have passed since May 16, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 753,786,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 333,389,044,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 107,683,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 55,564,841 steps. That's roughly 24,695 miles.
  • 7,753,234 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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