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May 26th, 2004

May 26th, 2004, was a Wednesday. It was Day 147 of 2004. The decade was the 2000s.

19 years and 12 days have passed since May 26th, 2004.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

Events that occurred.

Notable events that occurred on May 26th, 2004.

  • Porto win the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final after beating Monaco 3-0.
  • The Day After Tomorrow (2004) is released.
  • Fantasia Barrino wins Season 3 of American Idol.
Song charts

Popular songs.

On May 26th, 2004, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

  • United States: Burn - Usher
  • United Kingdom: F.U.R.B. - Frankee

The record charts on May 26th, 2004.

The following singles were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Burn - Usher
  • I Don't Wanna Know - Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy
  • Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
  • Naughty Girl - Beyonce
  • This Love - Maroon 5
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Troy

Top movie.

The top movie on this date was "Troy".

Comments.

Comments from our visitors about this date.

Tito

I watched the Porto game at a local bar that closed its doors more than ten years ago. I have a memory of Mourinho celebrating on the pitch. Little did I know how successful he'd become! He truly was the Special One back then. Sadly, I think the game has passed him by, much like it did with Wenger.
Posted on May 10th, 2022 14:45


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Take me back to May 26th, 2004!

Let's go back in time!

The date is May 26th, 2004, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 2004 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual.

Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song Burn by Usher is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, F.U.R.B. by Frankee is the number-one hit song.

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 "The King of Queens", "Charmed", "The Shield", and "The Apprentice". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "RuneScape", "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow", "Manhunt", and "Project Gotham Racing 2". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Rugrats", "7th Heaven", "Grounded for Life", and "The Cramp Twins".

Popular toys at the moment include Betty Spaghetty (doll), Bratz dolls, the Xbox, and VideoNow (portable player).

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 26th, 2004.

  • Porto win the Champions League.

    Porto win the Champions League.

    On May 26th, 2004, Portuguese side Porto won the 2004 UEFA Champions League after they defeated Monaco 3-0 in the final.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 19 years and 12 days have passed since May 26th, 2004.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 22 of 2004.
  • Leap Year: 2004 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
  • Age: People born on May 26th, 2004, are now 19 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 2004 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1085526000.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 26th, 2004.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to May 26th, 2004.

  • April 26th, 2004: The song "Fit but You Know It" is released by The Streets.
  • April 26th, 2004: Deborah Falconer divorces actor Robert Downey Jr. due to "irreconcilable differences".
  • April 27th, 2004: Hoobastank release their single "The Reason".
  • April 27th, 2004: The song "99 Problems" is released by rapper Jay-Z.
  • April 28th, 2004: Photographs of torture and prisoner abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq receives widespread media attention.
  • April 30th, 2004: Mean Girls (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • May 2nd, 2004: Football: Leeds United are relegated from the Premier League after a 4-1 defeat at Bolton.
  • May 6th, 2004: The TV show "Friends" comes to an end after nearly ten years.
  • May 7th, 2004: Van Helsing (2004) is released.
  • May 13th, 2004: The final episode of Frasier is aired.
  • May 14th, 2004: Troy (2004), starring Brad Pitt, is released in movie theaters.
  • May 17th, 2004: Soccer: Robin Van Persie signs for Arsenal.
  • May 17th, 2004: The first same-sex marriages in the United States take place in Massachusetts.
  • May 18th, 2004: The World Health Organization announces that China is free of SARS.
  • May 21st, 2004: The last episode of the tabloid talk show "Ricki Lake" is aired on TV.
  • May 22nd, 2004: Manchester United win the FA Cup final after beating Millwall 3-0.
  • May 24th, 2004: Soccer: Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier leaves by "mutual consent".
  • This date: May 26th, 2004
  • May 31st, 2004: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) is released in movie theaters.
  • May 31st, 2004: Soccer: Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is sacked.
  • June 2nd, 2004: Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Chelsea.
  • June 2nd, 2004: Ken Jennings begins his 74-game winning streak on "Jeopardy!".
  • June 5th, 2004: Former US President Ronald Reagan passes away.
  • June 7th, 2004: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are married.
  • June 8th, 2004: The song "Goodies" is released by Ciara.
  • June 8th, 2004: The final episode of "Hey Arnold!" is aired.
  • June 10th, 2004: Singer Ray Charles passes away.
  • June 11th, 2004: The movie Napoleon Dynamite (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • June 12th, 2004: The 2004 UEFA European Championship kicks off in Portugal.
  • June 15th, 2004: The Detroit Pistons win the 2004 NBA Finals after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1.
  • June 16th, 2004: Soccer: Rafael Benítez becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • June 18th, 2004: NBA: The LA Lakers announce that coach Phil Jackson will be stepping down from his position.
  • June 21st, 2004: McFly release their single "Obviously".
  • June 23rd, 2004: White Chicks (2004) is released in cinemas.
  • June 24th, 2004: The Orlando Magic select Dwight Howard in the 2004 NBA draft.
  • June 25th, 2004: The Notebook (2004) is released.
  • June 25th, 2004: Michael Moore releases the documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11".
  • June 25th, 2004: Rapper DMX is arrested at JFK airport for pretending to be an FBI agent.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 26th, 2004, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2004 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 26th, 2004 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-2000s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 2004.

Television shows that people were watching in May 2004.

TV shows from May, 2004.

Deadwood
Deadwood
Western television series.

Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
Car customization show hosted by rapper Xzibit.

The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Reality TV show starring Donald Trump.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.

Arrested Development
Arrested Development
American sitcom starring Michael Cera.

Cold Case
Cold Case
Crime series about a fictional Philadelphia Police Department division that specializes in investigating cold cases.

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.

Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Starring Charlie Sheen.

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.

The O.C.
The O.C.
Teen drama sitcom.

Punk'd
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.

CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.

8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.

The Wire
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.

The Shield
The Shield
Police drama.

24
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.

Smallville
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.

Scrubs
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.

Alias
Alias
Spy action drama.

Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Prequel to the original Star Trek series.

Fear Factor
Fear Factor
American stunt/dare game show.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Starring William Petersen as Gil Grissom.

Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Comedy-drama starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.

Andromeda
Andromeda
Sci-fi TV series.

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
TV show about a dysfunctional family and their genius son.

The West Wing
The West Wing
Political drama.

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 26th, 2004.

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

Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom

Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill

Teen Titans
Teen Titans

That's So Raven
That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible
Kim Possible

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins

The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents

My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life

As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger

Static Shock
Static Shock

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle

Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids

Rocket Power
Rocket Power

Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer

SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants

Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy

Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder

The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls

The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys

That '70s Show
That '70s Show

CatDog
CatDog

Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House

7th Heaven
7th Heaven

Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo

Rugrats
Rugrats

Toys

Popular toys and games in 2004.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2004.

RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)

VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)

Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

The Xbox
The Xbox

Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls

The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2

HitClips audio player
HitClips audio player

Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in May of 2004.

Rome: Total War 2004
Rome: Total War
PC strategy game.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow 2004
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Stealth game.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Action-adventure game based on the film of the same name.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Third-person shooter game.

Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Racing game that was released for the Xbox.

Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Controversial stealth-based survival horror game.

Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Car racing game.

Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Action-adventure video game.

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
The second installment in the series.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Action-adventure game that was published by Ubisoft.

True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Open world adventure game that was released on the PlayStation 2.

Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty
FPS game that was set in World War 2.

Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground
The fifth entry in the series.

SSX 3 2003
SSX 3
Snowboarding game.

Pro Evolution Soccer 3 2003
Pro Evolution Soccer 3
Soccer game.

The Simpsons Hit & Run 2003
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Animated car game that was based on The Simpsons.

Soulcalibur II 2003
Soulcalibur II
Fighting game that was released on a number of different consoles.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
RPG game based on the Star Wars movie series.

Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2003
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Expansion pack.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2003
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Released for the Game Boy Advance.

Championship Manager 4 2003
Championship Manager 4
Football management game.

Were you born on this date?

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 26th, 2010, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 26th.

John Wayne

Actor. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1907
He was not alive on this date.

Miles Davis

Musician. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1926
He was not alive on this date.

Jeremy Corbyn

British politician.
Born on May 26th, 1949
He turned 55 on this day in 2004.

Lenny Kravitz

Singer.
Born on May 26th, 1964
He turned 40 on this day in 2004.

Ashley Massaro

Wrestler. Deceased
Born on May 26th, 1979
She turned 25 on this day in 2004.

Aaron Chalmers

TV personality.
Born on May 26th, 1987
He turned 17 on this day in 2004.

Weather details

Weather on May 26th, 2004.

Historical weather information for May 26th, 2004.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 15.6 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 58.7 degrees Fahrenheit. 14.83 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 4.83cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 13.89 degrees Celsius.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 26th, 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.

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Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

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Stats for May 26th, 2004

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 26th, 2004.

  • A total of 6,951 days have passed since this date.
  • 993 weeks have passed.
  • 600,566,400 seconds have passed since the May 26th, 2004.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 700,660,800 times.
  • Since May 26th, 2004, the Earth has travelled approximately 309,892,262,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 100,094,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 51,648,710 steps. That's about 22,955 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,206,797 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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