Saturday May 14, 2011: on this day

May 14, 2011 was the 134th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 14, 2011 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 14, 2011, who was born and died on May 14, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. E.T. by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. The Artist, directed by Michel Hazanavicius), TV series (e.g. My Babysitter'S A Vampire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 14, 2011?


May 14, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 134th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 2011 can also be written as 5/14/2011 in the US and as 14/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 2011:

  • 2011 libyan civil war:
  • Two boats carrying more than 400 refugees from libya and tunisia arrived on lampedusa, an italian island. they are the latest in a long line of refugees fleeing conflict in north africa.
  • Muammar gaddafi, one of three libyans currently facing international criminal court arrest warrants for crimes against humanity, including the killing unarmed protesters, forced displacement and airstrikes upon civilians.
  • After the united states refused to recognize the national transitional council diplomatically, the white house stated that it was a "legitimate interlocutor".
  • Protests in syria 2011:
  • Three people are killed and several others are injured when the regime bombs talkalakh, a town near the border to lebanon. injured syrians are taken into lebanese hospital with at least one reported death.
  • After operations to crush anti-government protests, the syrian army troops were forced from deraa and banias by their superiors.
  • Yesterday's demonstrations saw at least six deaths. the government has promised to hold a national dialogue.
  • Protests in yemen 2011:
  • Guard forces of the pro-government republican government attack a deposed military unit near sana'a. three soldiers are killed.
  • 35 people were injured when gunmen opened fire on protestors in ta'izz.
  • Egyptian revolution of 2011
  • 2011 egyptian revolution: 60 people are injured and two protestors are killed in clashes in cairo. the protesters were opposed to coptic and muslim demonstrations. a large explosion was also reported close to the tomb of a muslim sheikh on the sinai peninsula.
  • Six soldiers were killed and five more injured by suspected al-qaeda militants in rada, yemen. meanwhile, security forces in other cities have inflicted three dozen injuries to protestors demanding president ali abdullah saleh's departure.
  • A blast that occurred on a bus carrying passengers in pakistan's punjab province left at least six people dead and more than 19 others injured.
  • Street preachers clashed with gays and lesbians at a peaceful rally marking international day against homophobia and transphobia, adelaide, australia.
  • There are clashes between east jerusalem residents ahead of the commemorations of ampquotnakbadayampquot. palestinians were arrested by israeli police.
  • Turkey asks israel to provide the names and addresses for the soldiers who attacked a gaza-bound flotilla killing nine turks last may.
  • In an exchange of fire between the pakistan army and the indian army soldiers at the kashmir border, a soldier from the indian army is killed.
  • Azeri duo eldar & nigar won the eurovision song contest 2011 in dusseldorf (north rhine-westphalia) with their song "running scared".
  • Bob dylan, the musician, responds to accusations that he succumbed to censorship during recent concerts in china. this includes criticism from the new york times over his failure mention the plights of dissident ai weiwei, an artist imprisoned.
  • Australian singer dannii minogue resigns from judging ''the x factor.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, uses his weekly address as an opportunity to pledge to find oil in alaska and the gulf of mexico.
  • Tsunami, earthquake and nuclear crisis in japan
  • While working on crisis-fighting operations, a fukushima worker dies.
  • With over 9,000 people still missing, and 115.500 people still sheltering in shelters, the death toll from tohoku's march 11 tsunami and earthquake is now more than 15,000
  • Flooding in north america
  • The morganza spillway, on the mississippi river, is opened for the 2nd time in its history. it floods 3,000 miles (7,800 km) rural louisiana, and puts a nuclear power station at risk to save baton rouge and new orleans.
  • Floodwaters are released onto farmland in a controlled breach of assiniboine river, southeast of portage la prairie (manitoba), to stop flooding elsewhere during ongoing floods.
  • Dominique strauss-kahn (head of the international monetary fund) is arrested at john f. kennedy international airport, new york city for alleged sexual assault.
  • According to the us justice department, two south florida imams were charged with providing support for the pakistani taliban.
  • Human rights groups urge iranian authorities to not use acid in the eyes of any man found guilty of blinding his wife for making fun of him. a senior iranian news agency reports that this punishment has been delayed.
  • Bradley manning, a supporter of the imprisoned u.s. soldier from wales, sues the u.s. government for removing his laptop without a warrant.
  • Her family names tenerife's random beheaded british woman as jennifer mills-westley, 60 years old.
  • Andrei sannikov, a belarusian opposition leader, was sentenced to five-years imprisonment for organizing mass disturbancesampquot in connection with protests against the election results.
  • After 52 years, singapore's founding father lee kuan yew has resigned from the cabinet.
  • Former governor of arkansas mike huckabee announced that he would not be seeking the republican nomination in the 2012 united states presidential election.
  • Gregory tony is defeated by badr hari via technical knockout in the first round. this was his return to kickboxing following a year off, at "it's showtime 2011 lyon" in lyon, france.
  • The confederation of african football (caf), has disqualified reigning african champions, and fifa club world cup finalists tp mazembe of the democratic republic of the congo, from the caf champions league.
  • Manchester:
  • Manchester united f.c. manchester united f.c. wins the 2010-11 premier league, becoming the most successful english league team ever. (bbc sport),
  • 2011 yemeni protests. pro-government republican forces attacked a defunct military unit near sana'a. three soldiers are killed. (xinhua). gunmen open fire on protestors in ta'izz, with 35 people getting injured.
  • Gunmen attack a united nations driver in ethiopia's ogaden area.
  • Kim jong-il's youngest child kim jong-un is said to have lifted restrictions on women's fashion. however, cosmetic surgery-which is illegal-takes places in exchange for bribes.
  • Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis: a worker at fukushima's power plant is killed while assisting in crisis-fighting operations. (mainichi shombbun) (cnn). the death toll from tohoku's march 11 earthquake and tsunami is more than 15,000, with over 9,000 still missing and around 115,500 people still sheltering in shelters.
  • Flooding in north america: the morganza spillway, on the mississippi river, is opened for the 2nd time in its history. this floods 3,000 miles (7,800km) of rural louisiana, and puts at risk a nuclear power station to save new orleans and baton rouge. (wwl-tv). floodwaters are released onto farmland in a controlled breach at the assiniboine river, southeast of portage la prairie. this is to keep flooding from happening twice as often during ongoing floods.
  • The pakistani parliament passes a resolution demanding an immediate halt to drone strikes and an end of raids by u.s troops within pakistan's borders. it also threatens to close access to a facility that nato forces use to transport troops into afghanistan. this is as the us and pakistani rift grows following the death of osama bin laden.
  • After being accused of bribery in relation to the fifa world cup, worawi makudi, thai head of football, files legal action against david triesman and baron triesman.
  • Manchester: manchester city f.c. stoke city f.c. is defeated in the 2011 fa cup final, 1-0 (bbc sport, the daily telegraph)manchester united f.c. the premier league is won by manchester united f.c., becoming the most successful english league team in history. (bbc sport),
  • Manchester city f.c. stoke city f.c. is defeated in the 2011 fa cup final, 1-0

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May 14, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Genoa : 4 - 2
  • Milan - Cagliari : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
  • Dortmund - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 1
  • FC Koln - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1
  • Freiburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 1
  • Hamburg - M'gladbach : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cordoba - Albacete : 5 - 1
  • Numancia - Ponferradina : 3 - 0
  • Tenerife - Valladolid : 3 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Blackburn - Man United : 1 - 1
  • Blackpool - Bolton : 4 - 3
  • Hamilton - Inverness C : 1 - 2
  • Hibernian - Aberdeen : 1 - 3
  • St Mirren - St Johnstone : 0 - 0
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May 14, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 14, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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May 14, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 14, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 2011 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 14, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Who was born on May 14, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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May 14, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 5 days old,

or 674 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4724 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 2011?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 14, 2011.

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May 14, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 2011:

  • Derek Boogaard

    Canadian professional hockey player (born 1982).

  • Giuseppe Macchi
  • Teuvo Laukkanen
  • Birgitta Trotzig
  • Maurizio Mondelli

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

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May 14, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 2011:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 2011:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 14, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - E.T.
  2. - Rolling In The Deep
  3. - Till The World Ends
  4. - Just Can't Get Enough
  5. - The Lazy Song

May 14, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 14, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - Sure Thing
  3. - All Of The Lights
  4. - Did It On'em
  5. - Far Away

May 14, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 14, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 14, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Me Encantaria
  3. - Corazon Sin Cara
  4. - Gracias A Dios
  5. - Danza Kuduro

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May 14, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Artist

The Artist

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Hazanavicius

Starring: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell

Country: United States of America

Drive

Drive

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

May 14, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

May 14, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

She Walks In Beauty by Caroline Kennedy

She Walks In Beauty

By:

Caroline Kennedy, in She Walks in Beauty, has again gathered the talents of some of the greatest poets in order to pay a very personal homage to the human experience. This time, it is to the

The Social Animal by David Brooks

The Social Animal

By:

David Brooks, a New York Times columnist, is a bestselling author of Bobos in Paradise. He has long researched and explained how we live.

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

Something Borrowed

By:

Rachel White is a consummate good girl. Rachel White is a hardworking lawyer at a Manhattan law firm. She also serves as Darcy's maid of honour.

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Bossypants

By:

Tina Fey was just a little girl before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update", before "Sarah Palin". Tina Fey was just an innocent young girl with a dream. A recurring stress dream she was being chased through.

Born Of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Born Of Shadows

By:

A world where the League and its assassins are in control, where treachery and betrayal are commonplace. . . Only those who are truly able to survive are the survivors.

May 14, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DC Universe Online

DC Universe Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox One Mac OS X

Genre: Action combat MMO

Publisher: Daybreak Game Company

Black Mirror III: Final Fear

Black Mirror III: Final Fear

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure, horror

Publisher: Viva Media

Avadon: The Black Fortress

Avadon: The Black Fortress

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X Linux Android iOS Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Role-playing video game

Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

All Zombies Must Die!

All Zombies Must Die!

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on May 14, 2011?

On May 14, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 2011?

On May 14, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 2011?

On May 14, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

Find out more about May 14th

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for May 2011?

May 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2011 calendar looked like.

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