Sunday May 01, 2011: on this day

May 01, 2011 was the 121st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 01, 2011 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 01, 2011, who was born and died on May 01, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. S&M by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. My Babysitter'S A Vampire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 2011?


May 01, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2011 can also be written as 5/1/2011 in the US and as 1/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 2011:

  • Pope john paul ii is beatified.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, announces that u.s. forces killed osama bin laden, al-qaeda leader.
  • Former president george w. bush felicitated barack obama for his "momentous accomplishment".
  • Bill clinton expresses delight in developments as well.
  • American televisions interrupt their programming to broadcast news to viewers of shows like 'the apprentice'.
  • Crowds gather in front of the white house in washington d.c., and the world trade center site at new york city to celebrate bin laden’s death following the announcement by president obama. (news limited),
  • 2011 syrian uprising
  • Residents of daraa in central syria, where president bashar al-assad is being resisted, reported that they were fired upon by tanks and soldiers from the government.
  • Activists promise to start an ampquotweek of breaking down the siegeampquot protests at daraa with damascus joining in tomorrow.
  • David cameron, the uk prime minister, condemns syria's crackdown against anti-regime protesters. he also calls for greater pressure on the government to stop the deaths of civilians in daraa by syrian troops.
  • After he criticised authorities' response to protests against the government, abdallah khalil was arrested by syrian forces in raqqa.
  • 2011 libyan civil war:
  • Witnesses claim that gaddafi's forces are in misrata and are planning to use chemical weapons against civilians and rebels.
  • After protests by ampquotangryampquot people outside the us, uk, and italian embassies against nato's airstrikes in tripoli, the united nations has decided to withdraw all international personnel.
  • 2011 saudi arabian protests:
  • Saudi arabia protests 2011: saudi arabia tightens media controls, threatens fines, and closes publications that "threaten" stability.
  • Protests in yemen 2011:
  • Ali abdullah saleh refused to sign the gulf arab states-brokered deal to end the crisis. the deal was subsequently canceled. protests in yemen will escalate due to the opposition.
  • Saleh's refusal causes the yemeni opposition to cancel its trip to riyadh to meet with foreign ministers of the gulf cooperation council (gcc).
  • Six people were killed when the taliban launched offensives in afghanistan's two provinces.
  • People protesting against the government of maldives are subject to tear gas and batons by police.
  • After discovering that two christians had been arrested for blasphemy, hundreds of people attacked a christian seminary and a church in gujranwala in pakistan.
  • Thousands of holocaust survivors and israelis remember those who perished in the holocaust at memorial services for holocaust and heroism remembrance day.
  • Pope benedict xvi also removed william martin morris from the roman catholic diocese of toowoomba in australia because he allegedly advocated the ordination for married priests.
  • British head teachers voted 99.6% in favor of holding a ballot over a strike to protest pension cuts. this would be the first national strike of the national association of head teachers.
  • After public pressure to close the wealth gap in hong kong, a minimum wage was introduced. business leaders are unhappy with the price.
  • Many thousands attend may day parades in cuba.
  • The international atomic energy agency will send a team to japan in may to inspect the fukushima nuclear power plants. it will also present its initial assessment of the crisis in june.
  • Nearly two years after the plane crashed, the memory unit of air france 447's flight data recorder was found at the bottom of atlantic ocean.
  • The indian air force is unsuccessfully searching for a helicopter that could transport dorjee khandu (the chief minister of arunachal pradesh state) and four other people.
  • According to reports, the united states denied access to bradley manning, an imprisoned american serviceman, to the united nations. the united states accuses manning of disclosing information about the government to the general public.
  • German officials claim they foiled a terrorist plot by capturing three al-qaeda bomb-makers.
  • One third of international smokers are affected by china's ban on smoking in public places.
  • Iran's president mahmoud ahmadinejad has announced that he will end the boycott of official duties amid apparent discord with supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei.
  • In a tv special, president obama of the united states announces that osama bin laden, founder and leader of militant islamist group al-qaeda, was killed in an american military operation in abbottabad near islamabad in pakistan on may 2. (pakistan standard time). his body is now in u.s. custody.
  • Officials later revealed that at least three other victims were also killed in the u.s. attack against osama bin laden.
  • The united states department of state issued a global travel alert to all citizens in the wake of osama bin laden's defeat. it warned of "enhanced possibilities for anti-american violence".
  • After an attack on the british embassy in tripoli, william hague, uk foreign secretary, has announced that britain will expel libya's ambassador to the uk. smoke can also be seen rising from the italian embassy in libya.
  • 2011 yemeni revolution: ali abdullah saleh refuses signing a deal between the gulf arab states and yemen to end the crisis. protests in yemen will be intensified by the opposition. (bbc). the refusal of saleh causes the yemeni opposition to cancel its trip to riyadh to meet with foreign ministers from the gulf cooperation council (gcc).
  • Pope benedict xvi beatifies pope john paul ii in saint peter's square (rome).
  • Karl stefanovic, an australian television personality, wins the gold logie award at the logie awards of 2011 for most popular person on australian television.
  • Police are investigating teacher wang, a blogger who predicted a magnitude-14 earthquake that would cause a tsunami of 170m (560ft), to hit taiwan. this prediction was made on the 11th of may. it is believed that it will topple taipei 101 and the presidential office building. the internet has removed the prediction.
  • Israel holds 300 million nis ($89 million) in tax and customs revenue that it collected for the palestinian authority. this was after fatah/hamas agreed to a unity agreement to create a transitional government. the agreement is rejected by benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister.
  • Egypt plans to open rafah border crossing to gaza to two-way traffic. israel is opposed to this plan due to fears of terrorist operatives.
  • Pope john paul ii is beatified by his successor, pope benedict xvi.

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May 01, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bari - Roma : 2 - 3
  • Catania - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Chievo - Lecce : 1 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Udinese : 5 - 2
  • Milan - Bologna : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Sevilla : 0 - 1
  • Levante - Sp Gijon : 0 - 0
  • Malaga - Hercules : 3 - 1
  • Osasuna - Valencia : 1 - 0
  • Santander - Mallorca : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Girona - Vallecano : 1 - 3
  • Granada - Tenerife : 2 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Marseille - Auxerre : 1 - 1
  • Montpellier - Brest : 0 - 0
  • Nice - Caen : 0 - 4
  • St Etienne - Monaco : 1 - 1
  • Toulouse - Lyon : 2 - 0
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May 01, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 2011 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 01, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 07:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Who was born on May 01, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 28 days old,

or 673 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4716 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2011?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 01, 2011.

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May 01, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 2011:

  • Henry Cooper

    British pro boxer of 17 years, his first recognition at age 18 was the result.

  • Ted Lowe

    English snooker commentator (born 1920).

  • Edoardo Villa
  • Malangatana Ngwenya
  • Moshe Landau
  • Agustín García-Gasco Vicente
  • Steven Orszag

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 2011:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 2011:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2011 was S&M by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - S&M
  2. - E.T.
  3. - Just Can't Get Enough
  4. - Down On Me
  5. - F**K You (Forget You)

May 01, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - All Of The Lights
  3. - Did It On'em
  4. - Moment 4 Life
  5. - 6 Foot 7 Foot

May 01, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

May 01, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Me Encantaria
  3. - Corazon Sin Cara
  4. - Danza Kuduro
  5. - Gracias A Dios

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May 01, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

May 01, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I'Ll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark

I'Ll Walk Alone

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Mary Higgins Clark's thirtieth novel, and the most spine-chilling of them all--now available in mass-market --"so good it might as well come with a soundtrack" [The Columbus Dispatch]--represents the newest and greatest.

I'M Over All That by Shirley MacLaine

I'M Over All That

By:

The New York Times Bestseller--now available in paperback Shirley MacLaine, an award-winning actress, has written the most accessible, funny, and timely book in her career. It details all she's done...and some she's still doing.

Physics Of The Future by Michio Kaku

Physics Of The Future

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Space elevators. Internet-enabled contact lense. Magnetic fields allow cars to fly on magnetic fields. This is science fiction, but it's everyday life in 2100.

She Walks In Beauty by Caroline Kennedy

She Walks In Beauty

By:

Caroline Kennedy, in She Walks in Beauty, has again gathered the talents of some of the greatest poets in order to pay a very personal homage to the human experience. This time, it is to the

Toys by James Patterson, Neil McMahon

Toys

By:

The battle for the world has been won by Jason Bourne and James Bond! Hays Baker is the only person who can stop the unstoppable battle for the world.

May 01, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Catherine

Catherine

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Puzzle platformer, adventure

Publisher: Atlus

Bit.Trip Flux

Bit.Trip Flux

Platform: Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Action, Music

Publisher: Aksys Games (Wii, 3DS) Gaijin Games (PC)

Bulletstorm

Bulletstorm

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Crimzon Clover

Crimzon Clover

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Arcade

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Yotsubane, Degica

Akane the Kunoichi

Akane the Kunoichi

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Windows Phone, iOS

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Haruneko

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 2011?

On May 01, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 2011?

On May 01, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 2011?

On May 01, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for May 2011?

May 2011 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 2011 calendar looked like.

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