Wednesday May 12, 2010: on this day

May 12, 2010 was the 132nd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 12, 2010 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 12, 2010, who was born and died on May 12, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. OMG by Usher), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Passione) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 2010?


May 12, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2010 can also be written as 5/12/2010 in the US and as 12/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 2010:

  • Afriqiyah airways flight collides with the ground and kills all aboard.
  • Afriqiyah airways flight 771 crashes on final approach to tripoli international airport in tripoli, libya, killing 103 out of the 104 people on board.
  • Global green usa participates in the bioshield 2010 tabletop exercise, tbilisi (georgia).
  • After days of volcanic eruptions, airports in spain, portugal and morocco reopened.
  • After new torture allegations, the international committee of the red cross confirmed reports of another secret us prison at bagram air base, afghanistan.
  • Russia and turkey sign $20 billion agreement that allows moscow to own and build a controlling interest in ankara’s first nuclear power station.
  • Mayor jejomar binay is still challenging senator mar roxas for the vice-presidency. ''(philippine daily inquirer).
  • Philippine president gloria macapagal arroyo is elected representative of pampanga. she is the first outgoing president elected to the house of representatives.
  • Ilocos norte's former first lady, imelda marcos, is elected to the position of representative. ''(philippine daily inquirer).''
  • Manny pacquiao, a world-famous boxer, is elected to represent sarangani. ''(philippine star)''
  • On the second anniversary, the 2008 sichuan earthquake, the chengdu-dujiangyan high-speed railway is inaugurated in sichuan. ''(china daily)''
  • Violence erupted in south sudan for the third week, between the army and the forces of george athor (ex-general).
  • 9 people, including 7 kids, were killed in a school located near hanzhong, shaanxi.
  • Three people are killed and 23 others injured when a bomb is planted in a baghdad grocery store. it was located in a predominantly shi'ite region.
  • Irish authorities launched an investigation into the "violent incident" last night that saw protestors attempt to storm dail eireann as part of a campaign against bank bailouts.
  • Jose luis rodriguez zapatero, spain's prime minister, announces wage cuts and investment reductions in response to the country's budget deficit.
  • Pope benedict xvi is accompanied by tens to thousands of pilgrims to visit the famous catholic shrine of the virgin mary, fatima. he also recalls the assassination attempt against his predecessor.
  • North korea claims it has done nuclear fusion. this claim is disputed by international scientists.
  • It is seen that a supermassive blackhole may be being hurled at high speed from its parent galaxy.
  • Afriyah airways flight 771, which was bound for london from south africa, crashes at tripoli airport in libya killing 104 people. a 10-year-old boy is the only survivor.

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May 12, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.64
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $259.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.09
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.16

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 93.25 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0191 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1105 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.828 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 117.78 JPY

May 12, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lyon - Monaco : 3 - 0
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May 12, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2010 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 12, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 08:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Who was born on May 12, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 17 days old,

or 724 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5070 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 2010?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 2010.

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May 12, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 2010:

  • Ilee Harper

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Alvie Bunker

    Professional basketball player who excelled in the NBA.

  • Massimo Sarchielli
  • Antonio Ozores
  • Ugo Buzzelli
  • Mel Perry

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 2010:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 2010:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 2010:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2010 was OMG by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 12, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - OMG
  2. - Nothin' On You
  3. - Rude Boy youtube
  4. - Break Your Heart
  5. - Need You Now

May 12, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 12, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything To Me
  2. - My Chick Bad
  3. - Rude Boy youtube
  4. - Over
  5. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)

May 12, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 12, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina Bonita
  2. - Al Menos
  3. - Ando Bien Pedo
  4. - El Enamorado
  5. - Te Pido Perdon

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May 12, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

May 12, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

May 12, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

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WHAT? . . A RIOT! Chelsea Handler's irreverent wit makes life more funny. Is there anyone else who would send emails to all her staff in order to get rid of the dumbest people she meets? The #1 bestselling author …

The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith

The Double Comfort Safari Club

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THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 11Majority of readers around the globe love the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick

Burning Lamp

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Amanda Quick is the author of this second novel in the Dreamlight trilogy. A legendary curse sparks a dangerous desire and psychic power collide.

House Rules by Jodi Picoult

House Rules

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If your son is unable to look you in the eyes, . . Does that mean he is guilty? Jacob Hunt is a teenager with Asperger’s syndrome. Although he's not able to read social cues and communicate well with others, …

Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods

Lucid Intervals

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It seems like another quiet evening at Elaine’s. Stone Barrington and Dino, his ex-cop partner, are enjoying pasta as they wait for Herbie Fisher, a former client.

May 12, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blur

Blur

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Racing, vehicular combat

Publisher: Activision

Dive: The Medes Islands Secret

Dive: The Medes Islands Secret

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Platformer, adventure, action

Publisher: Cosmonaut Games

Costume Quest

Costume Quest

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Double Fine Productions; THQ (consoles until 2013)

Def Jam Rapstar

Def Jam Rapstar

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii

Genre: Music, Simulation, Rap

Publisher: Konami

Another Century's Episode: R

Another Century's Episode: R

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on May 12, 2010?

On May 12, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2010?

On May 12, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 2010?

On May 12, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for May 2010?

May 2010 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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