Monday May 28, 2012: on this day

May 28, 2012 was the 149th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 28, 2012 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 28, 2012, who was born and died on May 28, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. The Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano), TV series (e.g. Harmontown) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 28, 2012?


May 28, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 149th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 2012 can also be written as 5/28/2012 in the US and as 28/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 28, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 28, 2012:

  • Arab spring
  • Uprising in syria:
  • According to the syrian opposition, at least 41 people were killed by the syrian army in hama during the last day.
  • The united nations special envoy kofi annen visits syria one day after the security council unanimously condemned the houla massacre.
  • France claims that the leaders of the syrian regime will be held accountable for their "murderous folly"
  • Bahraini uprising:
  • Bahraini authorities released nabeel rajab, a human rights activist, on bail. however, he still faces travel bans and criminal charges.
  • According to reports, abdulhadi al-khawaja, a bahraini human rights activist, is considering ending his 110-day hunger strike in protest against the regime.
  • Colombian armed conflict (1964-1999): the revolutionary armed forces of colombia released a video showing that romeo langlois (a french reporter kidnapped by them on 28 april 2012) is still alive.
  • 33 people were injured when a bomb explosion occurred in nairobi's shopping center.
  • Two tibetans set themselves ablaze in lhasa, the capital of tibet, for the first time ever.
  • The un committee against torture condemned the failure of the irish government to assist ex-detainees in the country's catholic magdalene asylums. justice for magdalenes campaign group announced that it discovered that women were moved from state-funded mother-and-baby homes to magdalene laundries. they were then held against their will without their children.
  • Against me! laura jane grace, a singer, performs publicly for the first time since she announced that she was transgender.
  • A south african newspaper's website removed an image of brett murray’s controversial painting "the spear".
  • "awaara" has been included in the all-time 100 most important films list by the "time magazine". ''(time entertainment)''
  • Bloxham stockbrokers has revealed financial irregularities.
  • Two isaf soldiers were killed when a helicopter crashed in eastern afghanistan.
  • 19 people are killed by a fire in doha's shopping center, qatar.
  • Leveson inquiry
  • Tony blair, former british prime minister, tells the leveson inquiry that he had a "working relationship" with rupert murdoch (news corporation chairman), but that murdoch didn't influence his policy decisions during his time as british prime minister.
  • Blair is accused of war crime by an intruder. he is on the payroll u.s. multinational jpmorgan chase.
  • The flag of malawi is now reverted to its original form by the parliament of malawi. it was used from 1964 to 2010. the flag that is now gone was adopted by president bingu wa mutharika in 2010.
  • After failing to receive government redress, the father of a tiananmen square victim commits suicide in beijing.
  • Liu zhijun was the former minister of railways for china's communist party. he is accused of corruption.
  • The failure of political parties in nepal to agree on a new constitution leaves the country without a constitution and a sitting national legislature.
  • 2012: early voting in the irish european fiscal compact referendum begins.
  • As part of an ongoing investigation into a match fixing scandal in sports betting, several italian football players were arrested, including stefano mauri, lazio captain.
  • Syrian uprising:: the syrian opposition claims the syrian army killed at least 41 civilians in hama during the past day. (reuters via the daily star).the united nations special envoy kofi annen visits syria one day after condemning the houla massacre by the security council. france says that the leaders of the syrian regime will be held accountable for their "murderous folly".
  • Bahraini uprising: nabeel rajab, a human rights activist from bahrain, is released by authorities on bail. however, he faces criminal and travel ban charges. (afp via google news). (al jazeera). reports indicate that abdulhadi al-khawaja, a bahraini human rights activist, is considering ending his 110-day hunger strike in protest against the regime.
  • Manmohan singh, prime minister of india, makes his first official visit to myanmar since 1987 by an indian pm.
  • Leveson inquiry.: tony blair, former british prime minister, tells the leveson inquiry that he had a working relationship with rupert murdoch (news corporation chairman), but that murdoch didn't influence his policy decisions during his tenure in office. (bbc). an intruder interrupts proceedings and accuses blair of being a war crime, while he is on the payroll u.s. multinational jpmorgan chase. he also implicitly participated in war crimes committed by iraqi forces.

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May 28, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 28, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.47 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0237 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9582 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.345 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 99.67 JPY
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May 28, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 28, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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May 28, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 28, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 2012 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 28, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 01:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

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Who was born on May 28, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Kylie Minogue
    Kylie Minogue

    Australian singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Romain Duris
    Romain Duris

    French actor, born to engineer-architect.

  • Marco Rubio
    Marco Rubio

    American politician and united states senator from florida.

  • Chiara Mastroianni
    Chiara Mastroianni

    French actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.

  • Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan

    Carey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Jean-Pierre Léaud
    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    French actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.

  • Gladys Knight
    Gladys Knight

    American singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.

  • Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker

    Acclaimed actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Baby Doll' and 'Giant'.

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May 28, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 1 day old,

or 617 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4323 days old,

if you were born on May 28, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 2012?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 28, 2012.

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May 28, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 28, 2012:

  • Yuri Susloparov

    Ukrainian-russian footballer and manager (b. 1958).

  • Bob Edwards

    English journalist (b. 1925).

  • Irina Ivanovna Poplavskaja
  • Ludovic Quistin
  • Ed Burton
  • Vittorio Bracco
  • José María Knörr
  • Judith Nelson

What famous deaths happened on May 28th?

Famous deaths on May 28th:

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Eric Morecambe
    Eric Morecambe

    British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.

  • Cornelia Frances
    Cornelia Frances

    British actress who made her debut in 1960.

  • Martha Scott
    Martha Scott

    American actress and producer (d.2003).

  • Jean Muir
    Jean Muir

    (dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.

  • Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle

    Actress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.

  • Daniela Rocca
    Daniela Rocca

    Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.

  • Walter Connolly
    Walter Connolly

    Actor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.

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May 28, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 28, 2012:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
  • Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
  • Lanfranc
  • Bernard of Menthon
  • Augustine of Canterbury
  • William of Gellone
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May 28, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 28, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 28, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

May 28, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - Call Me Maybe
  3. - Payphone
  4. - We Are Young
  5. - Starships

May 28, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

May 28, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Cashin' Out
  4. - Leave You Alone
  5. - UP!

May 28, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 28, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

May 28, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - El Mejor Perfume
  5. - Un Hombre Normal

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May 28, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 28, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Intouchables

The Intouchables

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano

Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot

Country: United States of America

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

May 28, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 28, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

May 28, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 28, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In One Person by John Irving

In One Person

By:

"His most daringly politically, sexually transgressive and moving novel in well more than a decade" (Vanity Fair. Winner of the 2013 Lambda Literary Award. A New York Times bestseller about desire, secret, and eroticism.

Service by Marcus Luttrell and James D. Hornfischer

Service

By:

Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, a Navy SEAL, returned from Afghanistan after a star-crossed mission with broken bones and heartbreak. Many had sacrificed their lives to save him, and he would have.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Home by Toni Morrison

Home

By:

New York Times Notable BookA Washington Post Notable Work of FictionA Top Book of the Year: NPR/AV Club, St.

Calico Joe by John Grisham

Calico Joe

By:

"Grisham hits it out of the park ."--The Washington Post. It's 1973 and Joe Castle is the great rookie in baseball.

May 28, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 28, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Code of Princess

Code of Princess

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action role-playing game, Beat 'em up, Hack and slash

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nordic Games

Bravely Default

Bravely Default

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Emperors SaGa

Emperors SaGa

Platform: GREE Mobage NTT DoCoMo

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on May 28, 2012?

On May 28, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 2012?

On May 28, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 28, 2012?

On May 28, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 28th?

May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
  • 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
  • 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for May 2012?

May 2012 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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