Saturday May 16, 2015: on this day

May 16, 2015 was the 136th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 16, 2015 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, 2015, who was born and died on May 16, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2015?


May 16, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2015 can also be written as 5/16/2015 in the US and as 16/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2015:

  • The united states claims abu sayyaf, a senior isil commander, was killed in an attack by special forces of the united states on syrian territory.
  • A court in egypt sentenced president mohamed morsi for his role in the 2011 egyptian revolution to death
  • Sinai insurgency. gunmen shoot three egyptian judges on the sinai peninsula as a response to morsi’s sentence.
  • A court in egypt bans egyptian football clubs that are considered extremist because of terrorism allegations. over 70 football fans were killed in the port said stadium riot of 2012. 500 others were injured.
  • A passenger train collides on a crossing at ibbenburen in germany with a tractor trailer and tractor. two people are killed, and twenty others are hurt.
  • Jim murphy announces that he is stepping down as leader of the scottish labour party.
  • A study suggests that brain injury may be caused by inflammation in newborns with bloodstream infections. these findings were published in the journal of infectious diseases.
  • American pharoah wins 2015 preakness stakes at pimlico race course, baltimore. this race, which was held in the wake the death of freddie gray in that same city, has been described as a sporting event that "...could help to start the healing process.

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May 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.2442 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.201 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9152 CHF
  • 1 USD = 15.0075 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 1.4229 AUD

May 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Juventus : 1 - 2
  • Sampdoria - Lazio : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Hannover : 1 - 2
  • Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
  • Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
  • Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 2 - 0
  • Mainz - FC Koln : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Alaves : 2 - 3
  • Las Palmas - Recreativo : 3 - 0
  • Leganes - Sabadell : 1 - 1
  • Mirandes - Barcelona B : 2 - 3
  • Numancia - Mallorca : 1 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Caen : 1 - 1
  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - St Etienne : 1 - 2
  • Guingamp - Toulouse : 2 - 1
  • Lille - Marseille : 0 - 4
  • Lyon - Bordeaux : 1 - 1
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May 16, 2015: 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, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:44 am and setting at 07:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Who was born on May 16, 2015?


Famous people born on May 16, 2015:

  • Torres Triplets

    American identical triplets were delivered at corpus christi medical center by c-section.

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.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

  • 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...

  • 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'.

  • 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.

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May 16, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 9 days old,

or 466 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3267 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2015?

There are 21 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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 16, 2015.

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May 16, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2015:

  • Prashant Bhargava

    American director and producer (b. 1973).

  • Moshe Levinger

    Israeli rabbi and author (b. 1935).

  • Flora MacNeil

    Scottish gaelic singer (b. 1928).

  • Dean Potter
  • Jackie Basehart
  • Garo Yepremian
  • John Templeton Jr.

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.

  • Camala Markandaya

    Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

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

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May 16, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2015:

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

Observances on May 16, 2015:

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

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2015:

  • 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, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  5. - Shut Up And Dance

May 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Nasty Freestyle
  5. - G.D.F.R.

May 16, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hilito
  5. - Hablame de Ti

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May 16, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Aloha

Aloha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Cameron Crowe

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West by Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West

By:

The essential companion to Bill O'Reilly's historical series Legends and Lies. A fascinating, eye-opening glimpse at the truth behind western legends that we all believe we know. How did Davy Crockett save President Jackson's lives only to die at the …

On The Move by Oliver Sacks

On The Move

By:

Oliver Sacks was twelve when a wise schoolmaster wrote in his report that "Sacks will get far, but he won't go too far".

H Is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald

H Is For Hawk

By:

* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* Winner of the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize* Named the Costa Book of the Year* #1 Bestseller in the UKWhen Helen Macdonald lost her father, he died suddenly.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal

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The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review and Chicago Tribune named it a Best Book for the Year. Now in paperback, with a new reading guide,Medicine has won the battle against all odds, making the risks of injury …

May 16, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Hand of Fate

Hand of Fate

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Defiant Development

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Platform: PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Versus Evil

Disney Infinity 3.0

Disney Infinity 3.0

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One Wii U iOS Android Apple TV

Genre: Action-adventure, sandbox, toys-to-life

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios LucasArts

Captain Earth

Captain Earth

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Mecha, Science fiction, Romance

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2015?

On May 16, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2015?

On May 16, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2015?

On May 16, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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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),

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 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.

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