May 26th, 2004

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.

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

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 topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

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

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  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.

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  Eurovision 2004.

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

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  Mean Girls is released.

  People were heading to their local cinema to watch a new teen comedy film called "Mean Girls".

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Britney Spears.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Million Dollar Baby.

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

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  The rise of camera phones.

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

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  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.

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  Landline phones begin to die out.

  The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

  The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.

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  MSN Messenger and AIM.

  People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

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  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.

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.

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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.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on May 26th, 2004 was most likely conceived around September 3rd, 2003.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 26th, 2004 is close to February 16th, 2005.

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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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