Wednesday May 16, 2007: on this day

May 16, 2007 was the 136th day of the year 2007, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 16, 2007 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 16, 2007, who was born and died on May 16, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. El Pantera) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2007?


May 16, 2007 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2007 can also be written as 5/16/2007 in the US and as 16/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2007:

  • Recognizing the importance of multilingualism in promoting unity in diversity, international understanding, and mutual respect, the united nations general assembly declared 2008 international year of languages.
  • Tony blair, prime minister of the united kingdom meets george w. bush, president of the united states, for the last time before he leaves politics.
  • Alex salmond, leader of the scottish national party is elected the first non-labour first secretary of scotland.
  • Fifteen people are killed in fighting between fatah and hamas forces in gaza strip. five people were killed by hamas at the home of rashid abu shbak, a fatah security chief in gaza city.
  • A flare from the new jersey national guard f-16 fighting falcon was believed to have caused a wildfire which erupted on the edge of pinelands national reserve in new jersey. it destroyed three homes and forced the evacuation of more than 2,500 others.
  • The ministry of defence of the united kingdom has announced that hrh prince harry of british royal family will not deploy to iraq as originally planned due to security risks for both him and his regiment, the blues and royals.
  • Nicolas sarkozy succeeds jacques chirac to the french republic as president after defeating segolene royal during the 2007 french presidential elections.
  • Around thirty qassam missiles fired from gaza into israel have left more than 18 people injured. sources believe that the rocket attacks were an attempt to lure israel into an ongoing internal conflict between fatah and hamas.

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May 16, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.84
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $108.53
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.72
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.10

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 120.8 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1045 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2235 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.6817 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 163.26 JPY
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May 16, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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May 16, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2007 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2007 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 16, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Who was born on May 16, 2007?


Famous people born on May 16, 2007:

  • Marc'Andria Maurizzi
  • Ivy George

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 13 days old,

or 880 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6162 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2007?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2007.

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May 16, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2007:

  • Gohar Gasparyan
  • Mary Douglas
  • C. Timothy O'Meara
  • Franco Asinari
  • Alberto Verso

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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May 16, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2007:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2007:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2007:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2007 was Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 16, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Makes Me Wonder
  2. - Because Of You
  3. - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
  4. - Girlfriend youtube
  5. - Give It To Me

May 16, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 16, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beautiful Liar
  2. - Give It To Me
  3. - Cupid's Chokehold
  4. - Umbrella
  5. - Don't Matter youtube

May 16, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 16, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
  2. - Lost Without U
  3. - I'm A Flirt
  4. - Buddy
  5. - Please Don't Go

May 16, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2007 was Dimelo by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 16, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dimelo
  2. - Impacto
  3. - Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo
  4. - Bendita Tu Luz
  5. - Sola

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May 16, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Mr. Brooks

Mr. Brooks

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Bruce A. Evans

Starring: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, William Hurt, Dane Cook

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean's Thirteen

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Michael Mantell

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

El Pantera

El Pantera

Release year: 2007

Directed by: -

Madame Hollywood

Madame Hollywood

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Mirek Bohusz

Cavemen

Cavemen

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Herschel Faber

Rad Girls

Rad Girls

Release year: 2007

Scarred

Scarred

Release year: 2007

Directed by: EDDIE LENGYEL

May 16, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

Einstein: His Life and Universe

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This biography is written by the man who wrote the bestsellers Benjamin Franklin & Steve Jobs. What was his genius? Why was he a genius? Isaacson's biography reveals how his scientific imagination was born from his rebellious personality.

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes

By:

Jodi Picoult (bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper, and The Tenth Circle) has written her most gripping book yet. It tells the story of the tragic aftermath of a small town tragedy.

The Woods by Harlan Coben

The Woods

By:

Paul Copeland's sister, Paul Copeland, died in the woods twenty years ago, the victim of a serial murderer. Her body was never found.

A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

A Long Way Gone

By:

Children, drowsy and armed with AK-47s, are the way wars are fought today. The soldiers of choice are children. It is estimated that around 300,000 children are currently serving as soldiers in more than 50 conflicts across the globe.

The Husband by Dean Koontz

The Husband

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Koontz is America's No. One author of thrillers [and] The Hunch is one of his finest novels ."--The Denver Post. We have your wife.

May 16, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Koei

Cronous: The Shadow of Conspiracy

Cronous: The Shadow of Conspiracy

Platform: Windows ME/2K/XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Game On, game&game, Aeria Games and Entertainment, Amped

Championship Manager 2008

Championship Manager 2008

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Clear (visual novel)

Clear (visual novel)

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Romance

Publisher: Moonstone (PC) Sweets (PS2)

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2007?

On May 16, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2007?

On May 16, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2007?

On May 16, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for May 2007?

May 2007 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 2007 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 16, 2007