What Happened on May 24, 2004

Historical Events

  • North Korea bans mobile phones.

Famous Deaths

  • Captain Stubby [Tom Fouts], American author and comedian (Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers), dies of a stroke at 85
  • Edward Wagenknecht, American literary critic (b. 1900)
  • Henry Ries, German-American photographer (New York Times - "The Berlin Airlift"), dies at 86
  • Milton Shulman, Canadian author and critic (b. 1913)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About May 24, 2004

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Burn - Usher
  • UK #1 Song: F.U.R.B (F U Right Back) - Frankee