Saturday, 15th May 2004 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Day of Families. Explore 56 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings cloudy with temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 15th May in London, GB.
Arsenal's achievement on 15 May 2004 stands as a remarkable milestone in English football history. The club became the first team in the Premier League era to complete a season without defeat, surpassing Preston North End's record from 1888 to 1889. This unbeaten campaign, managed by Arsène Wenger, established a benchmark that has not been matched in the nearly two decades since.
Historical events of significance have marked this date across the centuries. In 1836, English astronomer Francis Baily observed a phenomenon during a solar eclipse in which the rugged topography of the lunar limb allowed sunlight to shine through, a discovery that became known as Baily's beads. More recently, in 2010, young sailor Jessica Watson arrived in Sydney after completing a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe just three days before her seventeenth birthday, demonstrating extraordinary maritime skill and determination.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated in south-east England on the River Thames and serves as the nation's political, economic and cultural centre. The city's influence extends globally across finance, media and international relations.
On Saturday, 15 May 2004, London experienced cloudy weather conditions. The astrological sign for this date falls under Taurus, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on specific dates and locations, alongside significant historical events, notable births and deaths, enabling users to explore the historical context of any day and place.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 15th May 2004
The mind grows strongest when challenged beyond habit.
Fortune of the Day
15th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 15th blend Taurus steadfastness with mercurial sharpness. They're sensual, patient, and grounded, yet their intellect and communication skills distinguish them from typical Taureans. These natives balance practicality with intellectual curiosity in an engaging way.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include reliability, sensory refinement, and thoughtful communication. Stubbornness and immobility can become weaknesses—they resist change fiercely. Their pleasure-seeking nature may occasionally slip into indulgence or laziness.
Love In relationships, May 15th natives are loyal and sensual but crave mental connection too. They need partners who appreciate their practical approach and intellectual pursuits. Long-term stability matters far more than fleeting passion.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in roles combining hands-on skill with intellect—craftsmanship, design, commerce, or teaching. Financially, they're prudent and love saving, though they enjoy occasional luxury. Their networking ability opens professional doors naturally.
Health May 15th natives must guard against overindulgence—food and material pleasures can become excessive. Regular movement and sensory activities like massage or yoga support wellbeing. Creative outlets help release stress while honoring their grounded nature.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Wood).
Fun Facts About 15th May
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Someone born on this day in 2004 would be 21 years old today — just 8,001 days into life, which is roughly 192,033 hours, 11,521,984 minutes, or 691,319,049 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 136. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 230 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 20 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 15th May
- Haerin, Korean singer (2006)
- Chase Hudson, American internet celebrity, singer, actor (2002)
- Dayana Yastremska, Ukrainian tennis player (2000)
- Anastasia Gasanova, Russian tennis player (1999)
- Lucrezia Stefanini, Italian tennis player (1998)
- Ousmane Dembélé, French footballer (1997)
- Scott Drinkwater, Australian rugby league player (1997)
Lives Remembered on 15th May
- Jerry Falwell, American pastor, founded Liberty University (born 1933) (2007)
- Nizar Abdul Zahra, Iraqi footballer (born 1961) (2006)
- June Carter Cash, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress (born 1929) (2003)
- Earl Manigault, American basketball player (born 1944) (1998)
- Naim Talu, Turkish economist, banker, politician, 15th Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1919) (1998)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th May
- Aoi Matsuri (Kyoto)
- Army Day (Slovenia)
- Christian feast day: Achillius of Larissa
- Christian feast day: Athanasius of Alexandria (Coptic Church)
- Christian feast day: Dymphna
- Christian feast day: Hallvard Vebjørnsson (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Hesychius of Cazorla
- Christian feast day: Hilary of Galeata
- Christian feast day: Isidore the Laborer, celebrated with festivals in various countries, the beginning of bullfighting season in Madrid.
- Christian feast day: Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Denise (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Reticius (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Sophia of Rome (Roman Catholic church)
- Christian feast day: May 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar)
- Constituent Assembly Day (Lithuania)
- Independence Day (Paraguay), celebrates the independence of Paraguay from Spain in 1811. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, May 14.
- International Conscientious Objectors Day
- International Day of Families (International)
- La Corsa dei Ceri begins on the eve of the feast day of Saint Ubaldo. (Gubbio)
- Mother's Day (Paraguay)
- Nakba Day (Palestinian communities)
- Peace Officers Memorial Day (United States)
- Republic Day (Lithuania)
- Teachers' Day (Colombia, Mexico, and South Korea)
What Happened on 15th May?
- Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is shot and critically injured while meeting with supporters at an event in Handlová. (2024)
- The UN commemorates the Palestinian Nakba Day for the first time. (2023)
- An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 389 people dead over three days. (2013)
- Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo. (2010)
- California becomes the second U.S. state after Massachusetts in 2004 to legalize same-sex marriage after the state's own Supreme Court rules a previous ban unconstitutional. (2008)
- Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English Premier League, joining Preston North End F.C. with the right to claim the title "The Invincibles". (2004)
- A CSX EMD SD40-2 8888 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its engineer fails to reboard it after setting a yard switch. It travels south driverless for 66 miles (106 km) until it was brought to a halt near Kenton. The incident became the inspiration for the 2010 film Unstoppable. (2001)
- The United States government acknowledges the existence of the "Secret War" in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong and other "Secret War" veterans. (1997)
- The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-84 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. (1997)
- Édith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister. (1991)