Thursday May 15, 2014: on this day

May 15, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2014 can also be written as 5/15/2014 in the US and as 15/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Here's what happened on May 15, 2014:

• Syrian civil war: a car bomb explodes close to the turkish border killing at least 29 and injuring many more.
• Near the turkish border, a car bomb explodes killing at least 29 and injuring many more.
• Israeli soldiers reportedly kill two palestinians during demonstrations close to a prison housing palestinian militants. the protestors were waving flags and throwing stones.
• 2013-14 thai political crisis: 2 people are killed and 21 injured in an attack at a bangkok anti-government demonstration.
• An attack on a bangkok anti-government protest leaves 21 people dead and two others injured.
• The attack on urumqi railway station, china by a group called turkestan islamic party is claimed to be the work of a group called turkestan islamic party.
• National september 11 memorial & museum: first family barack obama and michelle obama, along with many political figures, visit the memorial and dedicate it together with the victims of ground zero.
• Michelle obama, first family, and many political figures visited ground zero to dedicate the memorial together with the victims.
• (bbc) several trade unions in turkey stage a one-day strike to respond to the soma mine catastrophe. (bbc). several protests are held in ankara istanbul, istanbul, bursa bursa bursa, antalya, bursa and diyarbakir as a response to the disaster. many of these demonstrations were violent. police responded with force to many of the protests. (bbc) the official death toll from the disaster is now at 282, with as many as 150 missing miners.
• As a response to the disaster, several trade unions in turkey have called for a one-day strike.
• In response to the disaster, there are several demonstrations in ankara istanbul, bursa bursa, antalya, bursa, bursa, bursa, bursa and diyarbakir. many of these protests are violent. police respond to many of them with force.
• Official death toll rises to 282, with as many as 150 miners still missing.
• Los angeles' oil pipe burst, releasing an estimated 10,000 gallons oil onto the streets.
• At least 12 people are killed and many more missing when a ferry crashes on the meghna river, bangladesh's munshiganj district.
• Sinking of mv sewol :: 15 crew members of mv sewol were charged in connection to the sinking off south korea's coast. four others, including the captain, have been charged with homicide.
• The sinking off the coast south korea of the mv sewol has led to the arrest of fifteen crew members and four others, including the captain, for homicide.
• Aaron hernandez, a former tight end for the new england patriots, is facing two murder charges in connection to a july 2012 drive-by shooting in boston's south end.
• Meriam yehya ibrahim is a pregnant christian woman sentenced to death in sudan for her apostasy. this case has been widely condemned by the international community.

May 15, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 15, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $102.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $594.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.72
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.07

Exchange Rates on May 15, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0878 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8908 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2304 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.26 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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 15, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 2014 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 15, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 2014

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Famous people born on May 15, 2014:

• Twins Arnold

  At akron general medical center, amanda arnold gave birth to monoamniotic twins.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

• Madhuri Dixit

  Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

• L. Frank Baum

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• Andy Murray

  Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

• James Mason

  England, united kingdom -- actor.

• Ayub Khan

  Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

• Jamie-Lynn Sigler

  Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

• Madeleine Albright

  Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

• Ursula Thiess

  German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

• Chazz Palminteri

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

• Joseph Cotten

  American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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You are 9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 10 days old,

or 519 weeks

or 3633 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2014?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2014.

Famous people died on May 15, 2014:

• Noribumi Suzuki

  Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1933).

• Jean-Luc Dehaene

  French-belgian lawyer and politician, 63rd prime minister of belgium (d. 2014).

• Helmut Baumann
• Vito Santangelo
• Jean Oury
• Robert Burns

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

• Bekim Fehmiu

  Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

• June Carter Cash

  American singer and musician (born 1929).

• Fred Willard

  Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

• Gilbert Roland

  Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

• Wynne Gibson

  Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

• Andrew Duggan

  Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

• Tyrone Guthrie

  British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

• Chaselyn Dickinson

  Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

• Adalei Dickinson

  Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

• Emily Dickinson

  American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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Holidays on May 15, 2014:

• Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
• Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
• Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
• International day of climate changes.
• International conscientious objectors' day.
• Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
• United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
• International day of families.
• Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
• Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 2014:

• Saint Dymphna
• Saint Achillius
• Saint Gerebern
• Saint Isidore the Labourer
• Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
• Saint Reticius
• Saint Denise

May 15, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
5. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse

May 15, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

May 15, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 15, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
2. Romeo Santos Featuring Drake - Odio
3. Wisin Featuring Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin - Adrenalina
4. Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida
5. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente