Historical Events
- Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov is killed in a land mine bomb blast under a VIP stage during a World War II memorial victory parade in Grozny, Chechnya
Famous Weddings
- "Underworld" director Len Wiseman (31) weds actress Kate Beckinsale (30) at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Akhmad Kadyrov, 1st President of Chechnya, dies at 52
- Alan King [Irwin Kniberg], American comedian and actor (Anderson Tapes, Memories of Me), dies at 76
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About May 9, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
- #1 Song: F**K It (I Don't Want You Back) - Eamon