What happened on Thursday May 13, 2004?

Here's what happened on May 13, 2004:

• SpaceShipOne sets civilian altitude record On May 13, 2004, SpaceShipOne, piloted by Mike Melvill, reached an altitude of 100.12 kilometers (62.5 miles), surpassing the 100-kilometer (62-mile) mark commonly used to define the boundary of space. This achievement marked a significant milestone in private spaceflight and set a new civilian altitude record. source: military.com
• Archaeologists claim discovery of Library of Alexandria site On May 13, 2004, a Polish-Egyptian archaeological team announced the discovery of what they believed to be the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Excavations in the Bruchion region of Alexandria revealed structures resembling lecture halls or auditoria, which could accommodate up to 5,000 students. The Library of Alexandria was renowned as a major center of learning in the ancient world. source: arcane.org
• Chinese dissident Yang Jianli sentenced to prison On May 13, 2004, Chinese dissident Yang Jianli was sentenced to five years in prison for espionage and illegal entry into China. Yang, a U.S. permanent resident, was arrested in April 2002 after returning to China to attend a memorial for the Tiananmen Square protests. His arrest and subsequent sentencing drew international criticism for China's human rights record. source: military.com
• Frasier's Final Episode Airs The popular television sitcom 'Frasier' concluded its run with its final episode, marking the end of Kelsey Grammer's remarkable 23-year portrayal of the character Frasier Crane.
• Ontario NDP Regains Party Status Andrea Horwath won the Hamilton East provincial riding for the Ontario New Democratic Party, restoring the party's official status in the Ontario Legislature. The by-election was called to replace Dominic Agostino, a Liberal MPP who had passed away in office.

Events in 2004

May 13, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 13, 2004

May 13, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 13, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.79

Exchange Rates on May 13, 2004:

• 1 USD = 114.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.392 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3028 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.3 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6705 GBP

May 13, 2004: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Besancon - Troyes : 0 - 1
• Lorient - Angers : 2 - 0
• St Etienne - Gueugnon : 1 - 1

May 13, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2004 can also be written as 5/13/2004 in the US and as 13/5/2004 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 2004 in May 2004 calendar

May 13, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Mario Winans - I Don't Wanna Know
3. Usher - Burn
4. Beyonce - Naughty Girl
5. Maroon5 - This Love

May 13, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 2004 was F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Eamon - F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2. Frankee - FURB (F U Right Back)
3. D12 - My Band
4. Anastacia - Left Outside Alone
5. Maroon 5 - This Love

May 13, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2004 was If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
2. Usher - Burn
3. Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy - I Don't Wanna Know
4. Twista - Overnight Celebrity
5. Kanye West Featuring Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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May 13, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 2004 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 03:44 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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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 2004

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Someone born on May 13, 2004 is:

21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 21 days old,

or 1142 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7995 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 2004?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 13, 2004.

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