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May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024, was a Saturday. It was 7 months and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on May 4, 2024?

  • Kendrick Lamar releases the Drake diss track "Not Like Us".

Facts

This date was 231 days ago. Approximately 8 months have passed. It was the 125th day of 2024, in week 18. The decade was the 2020s. A baby that was born on this day is now 7 months old. The Earth has experienced 3 seasons of weather since then.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 4, 2024, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2024 is the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 4, 2024 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.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 4, 2024.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 4, 2024.

  • April 5, 2024:
    • McDonald's says that it will buy back all of its Israeli franchises following a boycott of the brand.
    • A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York.
    • Ecuadorian police raid the Mexican embassy in Quito, Ecuador.
  • April 6, 2024: WrestleMania XL: Night 1: The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
  • April 7, 2024:
    • WrestleMania XL: Night 2: Cody Rhodes defeats Roman Reigns.
    • Soccer manager Joe Kinnear dies at the age of 77.
  • April 8, 2024:
    • A solar eclipse is visible across North America.
    • Soccer: Everton are handed a two-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules.
    • Country music singer Morgan Wallen is arrested for throwing a chair off the rooftop of a bar in Nashville.
    • Actor Jonathan Majors is sentenced to probation for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
  • April 9, 2024:
    • Simon Harris becomes Ireland's new Taoiseach.
    • The parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley are sentenced to 10–15 years in prison for manslaughter.
  • April 10, 2024:
    • OJ Simpson dies from cancer at the age of 76.
    • The TV series "Fallout" premieres on Amazon Prime Video.
  • April 11, 2024:
    • The miniseries "Baby Reindeer" is released on Netflix.
    • Sabrina Carpenter releases the song "Espresso".
  • April 12, 2024:
    • Shaboozey releases the song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)".
    • The dystopian thriller film "Civil War" is released.
  • April 13, 2024:
    • Six people are killed during a stabbing attack at a shopping center in Sydney, Australia.
    • Iran launches approximately 300 drones and missiles at Israel.
    • UFC 300: Alex Pereira defeats Jamahal Hill, Weili Zhang defeats Yan Xiaonan, and Max Holloway defeats Justin Gaethje.
  • April 14, 2024:
    • Soccer: Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga for the first time in their history.
    • Several countries in the Persian Gulf are severely impacted by heavy rain and flooding.
  • April 15, 2024:
    • Rust movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed is sentenced to 18 months in prison for the 2021 involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchins.
    • The criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump for allegedly falsifying business records begins in New York.
  • April 19, 2024:
    • The 2024 Bitcoin halving occurs.
    • A man sets himself on fire outside the courthouse where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.
    • Israel launches a series of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military sites.
    • Taylor Swift and Post Malone release the song "Fortnight".
    • Drake releases the diss track "Push Ups".
  • April 20, 2024: Boxing: Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney.
  • April 23, 2024:
    • The US Senate passes a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
    • The FTC bans non-compete agreements.
    • The US Senate passes a bill that could ban TikTok.
  • April 25, 2024:
    • Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned in New York.
    • Soccer: Barcelona announces that its manager, Xavi, will stay with the club.
    • More than 100 protesters are arrested at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Emerson College in Boston.
  • April 26, 2024:
    • The romantic sports film "Challengers" is released in movie theaters.
    • TikTok ban: TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, states that it has no plans to sell the app.
    • Soccer: Liverpool and Feyenoord agree a compensation package that allows Arne Slot to become the next Liverpool manager.
  • April 29, 2024:
    • Four police officers are killed in a shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    • Opening statements begin in Karen Read's murder trial.
  • April 30, 2024: A 14-year-old is killed during a sword attack in Hainault, London.
  • May 1, 2024: Boxing: It is reported that Ryan Garcia tested positive for performance-enhancing steroids before his fight against Devin Haney.
  • May 2, 2024: UK politics: The Conservative Party loses hundreds of seats at the 2024 United Kingdom local elections.
  • May 3, 2024:
    • US congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife are charged with accepting $600,000 in bribes.
    • The film "The Fall Guy" is released.
    • Kendrick Lamar releases the diss track "Meet the Grahams".
    • Drake releases the diss track "Family Matters".
  • This date: May 4, 2024
  • May 5, 2024:
    • Kim Kardashian is booed at The Roast of Tom Brady.
    • TikToker Haley Kalil causes controversy after she uses the audio clip "Let them eat cake" at the 2024 Met Gala.
    • The video game "Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater" is announced.
  • May 6, 2024: Snooker: Kyren Wilson beats Jak Jones to win the 2024 World Snooker Championship.
  • May 9, 2024: Blockout2024: Social media users launch a campaign to block celebrities following the Met Gala.
  • May 10, 2024:
    • The movie "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is released.
    • Soccer: Kylian Mbappé announces that he is leaving PSG.
  • May 11, 2024:
    • Switzerland win the 2024 Eurovision with the song "The Code" by Nemo.
    • Dutch representative Joost Klein is disqualified from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest after he allegedly makes a threatening movement towards a camera operator.
  • May 13, 2024:
    • It is announced that Melinda Gates is resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
    • Michael Cohen testifies that Donald Trump directed him to lie and pay hush money to Stormy Daniels.
  • May 14, 2024:
    • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes an unannounced visit to Ukraine to discuss military assistance as Russia mounts its new counter-offensive.
    • It is reported that the death toll in Gaza has passed 35,000.
    • Soccer: French defender Raphael Varane announces that he will be leaving Manchester United at the end of the season.
    • The Dublin to New York City portal is shut down due to inappropriate behavior.
    • Google launches a new "Generative AI" feature in its search engine.
  • May 15, 2024:
    • A man attempts to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
    • Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong resigns after nearly 20 years in office.
  • May 16, 2024: Tabloid newspapers report that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are headed for divorce.
  • May 17, 2024: CNN releases security footage of Sean "P Diddy" Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016.
  • May 18, 2024: Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury via split decision.
  • May 19, 2024:
    • Soccer: Manchester City win their fourth Premier League title in a row after beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season.
    • Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash near Varzaqan, Iran.
    • Soccer: Jürgen Klopp manages his last Liverpool game.
  • May 20, 2024:
    • The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court applies for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for war crimes.
    • Soccer: Liverpool officially announces Arne Slot as their new manager.
    • Seafood restaurant chain "Red Lobster" files for bankruptcy.
    • Scarlett Johansson accuses AI company ChatGPT of using her voice after she refused to give them permission.
  • May 21, 2024:
    • Soccer: Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea.
    • Soccer: German midfielder Toni Kroos announces that he will be retiring after Euro 2024.
  • May 22, 2024:
    • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a snap election for July 4th.
    • Soccer: Italian side Atalanta win the Europa League by defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and ending their 51-game unbeaten run.
    • Nine people are killed after a stage collapses during a presidential candidate's campaign rally in San Pedro, Mexico.
    • Five people are killed by tornadoes in Iowa.
    • Ireland, Norway, and Spain formally recognize a Palestinian state.
  • May 23, 2024:
    • China begins conducting military drills around Taiwan.
    • The police raid Sean Kingston's home over fraud allegations.
    • Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock dies from complications of cancer at the age of 53.
  • May 24, 2024:
    • Soccer: Barcelona sack Xavi one month after asking him to stay as manager.
    • UK politics: Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expelled from the party after he decides to run as an independent.
    • The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah.
    • Soccer: It is reported that Manchester United are planning on sacking manager Erik ten Hag regardless of the FA Cup final outcome.
    • 2,000 people are feared to be buried alive after a landslide occurs in Papua New Guinea.
    • The film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is released.
  • May 25, 2024:
    • Soccer: Manchester United win the 2024 FA Cup after beating Manchester City 2-1 in the final.
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj is arrested in the Netherlands for drug possession.
    • Professional golfer Grayson Murray commits suicide at the age of 30.
    • General Hospital Johnny Wactor is shot dead during a suspected robbery in Los Angeles.
  • May 26, 2024:
    • Dozens of people are killed after Israel carries out an airstrike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah.
    • Josef Newgarden wins the 2024 Indianapolis 500.
  • May 27, 2024:
    • Baseball: It is announced that MLB umpire Ángel Hernández is set to retire after three decades.
    • NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at the age of 71.
  • May 28, 2024: Pope Francis apologizes for using an offensive homophobic slur during a meeting with bishops.
  • May 29, 2024:
    • Soccer: Vincent Kompany becomes the new coach of Bayern Munich.
    • The jury begins deliberating in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial.
    • Temperatures in Delhi, India, reach 52.3 degrees Celsius (126°F).
  • May 30, 2024: Former US President Donald Trump is found guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records.
  • May 31, 2024:
    • Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies following an attack in prison.
    • Boxing: Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul is postponed after he suffers an ulcer flare-up.
    • Eminem releases the single "Houdini".
  • June 1, 2024:
    • Soccer: Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League after beating Dortmund 2-0 in the final.
    • Boxing: Zhilei Zhang knocks out Deontay Wilder.
    • UFC 302: Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier.
    • Soccer: José Mourinho becomes the new manager of Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.
    • Instagram begins trialing unskippable ads.
  • June 2, 2024: MrBeast becomes the most subscribed channel on YouTube.
  • June 3, 2024:
    • Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first female president.
    • Soccer: Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid.
    • Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a congressional hearing on the origins of COVID-19.
    • British bank Standard Chartered is accused of helping to fund terrorists.
    • Hunter Biden's gun trial begins in Delaware.
    • Soccer: Enzo Maresca becomes the new manager of Chelsea.
Television shows

TV shows in 2024

Television shows that people were watching in May 2024:

The Family Stallone
The Family Stallone
The Night Agent
The Night Agent
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon
The Bear
The Bear
The Kardashians
The Kardashians
Severance
Severance
The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
The White Lotus
The White Lotus
Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 4, 2024

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2024:

Rock Paper Scissors
Rock Paper Scissors
Pretty Freekin Scary
Pretty Freekin Scary
Transformers: EarthSpark
Transformers: EarthSpark

Monster High
Monster High
The Tiny Chef Show
The Tiny Chef Show
Chibiverse
Chibiverse
Face's Music Party
Face's Music Party
The Villains of Valley View
The Villains of Valley View
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2024

Toys and games that were popular in 2024:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2024.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Alan Wake 2 2023
Alan Wake 2
Cities: Skylines II 2023
Cities: Skylines II
Spider-Man 2 (2023) 2023
Spider-Man 2 (2023)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Assassin's Creed Mirage 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage
EA Sports FC 24 2023
EA Sports FC 24
Starfield 2023
Starfield
Baldur's Gate 3 2023
Baldur's Gate 3
Diablo IV 2023
Diablo IV
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 4.

Hosni Mubarak

Hosni Mubarak

Egyptian President Deceased
Born on May 4, 1928
He was not alive on this date.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Actress Deceased
Born on May 4, 1929
She was not alive on this date.

Mike Dirnt

Mike Dirnt

Green Day
Born on May 4, 1972
He turned 52 on this day in 2024.

Lance Bass

Lance Bass

NSYNC
Born on May 4, 1979
He turned 45 on this day in 2024.

Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas

Soccer player
Born on May 4, 1987
He turned 37 on this day in 2024.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 4:

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on May 4, 2024.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Simon Harris was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 4, 2024 was most likely conceived around August 12, 2023.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 4, 2024 is close to January 25, 2025.

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Stats for May 4, 2024

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 4, 2024:

  • 231 days have passed since this date.
  • 33 weeks have passed.
  • 19,962,000 seconds have passed since May 4, 2024.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 23,289,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 10,300,392,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 3,327,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 1,716,732 steps. That's roughly 763 miles.
  • 239,544 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How long ago was May 4th?
  • How old is a baby born in May 2024?

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