Thursday May 31, 2012: on this day

May 31, 2012 was the 152nd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 2012, who was born and died on May 31, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 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 31st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 2012?


May 31, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 152nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2012 can also be written as 5/31/2012 in the US and as 31/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 2012:

  • 14 people are killed in a series of bombings that took place in baghdad, the capital of iraq.
  • Five police officers are killed by a suicide bomber at the kandahar police headquarters in southern afghanistan.
  • In january, gunmen took hostage a german engineer in kano, nigeria. he was killed by his captors in a failed rescue operation carried out by nigerian forces.
  • One million moms, an american conservative christian lobby group, launches a campaign to protest the decision by dc comics and marvel comics not to include openly homosexual characters in their comics.
  • India's government is facing criticism for its economic management after a nationwide strike was called against rising petrol prices.
  • The 2012 bilderberg conference starts in chantilly (virginia).
  • British culture secretary jeremy hunt attends the leveson inquiry on media practices in the uk. according to the inquiry, hunt congratulated james murdoch for the success of news corporation's bid for bskyb. however, he acted impartially once he assumed the responsibility. david cameron, prime minister of the united kingdom, says that he won't order an inquiry into hunt’s ministerial conduct.
  • John edwards, the former democratic party candidate to be vice-president of united states, was cleared by a jury. the judge ordered a mistrial for the five other corruption charges.
  • The center for constitutional rights is suing california's prison system for using long periods of solitary confinement that can last for decades.
  • Egypt officially ends its 31-year-old state of emergency. this gave security forces wide powers to suppress civil unrest, and detain dissenters.
  • Irish voters go to the polls to decide if the irish government is able approve the european fiscal compact.
  • Four days of negotiations with student leaders led to the quebec government pulling out of talks intended to end a student protest against tuition fees. since february 13, more than 150,000 students have been on strike.
  • Spacex's unmanned dragon capsule returns safely to earth after its demonstration mission to the international space station. it landed intact in the pacific ocean. later, it is recovered and returned to the united states.
  • Astronomers who work with the hubble space telescope predict that the milky way and the andromeda galaxy will collide in four billion years.
  • Kevin pietersen has announced his retirement from international limited-overs cricket.
  • After a 20-year professional career, nicklas lidstrom, nhl's detroit red wings defenseman, has announced his retirement from professional hockey. this includes six years as detroit's captain.
  • Bbc radio 4 announces a celebration of james joyce's ulysses for this bloomsday. it is claimed to be the first dramatization of the novel in britain.

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May 31, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $580.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.01
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.10

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0324 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9714 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3688 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.857 JPY
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May 31, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 03:01 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 31, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 28 days old,

or 617 weeks

or 4319 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2012?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2012.

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May 31, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 2012:

  • Orlando Woolridge

    American basketball player and coach (b. 1959).

  • Gustin Reichbach

    Gustin Reichbach was a respected judge known for his work in the New York State Supreme Court.

  • Randall B. Kester

    American lawyer and judge (b. 1916).

  • Paul Pietsch

    German racing driver and publisher (b. 1911).

  • Christopher Challis

    English photographer and cinematographer (d. 2012).

  • Pietro Bonetti
  • Umberto Franci
  • Mark Midler
  • Federico Garolla
  • Roger Fournier

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Timoth Leary

    American psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 31st

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May 31, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 2012:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 2012:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

May 31, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

May 31, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Most Talkative by Andy Cohen

Most Talkative

By:

Real Housewives' creator writes about his long-lasting love affair with pop music that brought him from St.

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

Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris

Deadlocked

By:

Sookie Stackhouse's penultimate novel is the #1 New York Times bestseller series. She must team up with her first love in order to extinguish her undead flame of crime...Felipe

The Art Of Intelligence by Henry A. Crumpton

The Art Of Intelligence

By:

The legendary CIA spy and counterterrorism expert, John McCabe, tells the story of his action-packed, high-risk career. This groundbreaking book, The Art of Intelligence, will revolutionize the way Americans view the CIA domestically.

Service by Marcus Luttrell and James D. Hornfischer

Service

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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.

May 31, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 31, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abobo's Big Adventure

Abobo's Big Adventure

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Beat 'em up

Crashmo

Crashmo

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Platform: iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Red Wasp Design

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Platform: iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Red Wasp Design

Endgame: Syria

Endgame: Syria

Platform: HTML5, Android

Genre: Trading card game newsgame

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Who was the US President on May 31, 2012?

On May 31, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2012?

On May 31, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 2012?

On May 31, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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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