Wednesday May 11, 2016: on this day
About May 11th, 2016, in brief:
- Historical events: Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017). Baghdad bombings, 11 May 2016. At least 64 people were killed and 87 others injured when a bomb was detonated on Sadr City's market. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility. (CNN), (NY Times)ISIS claims responsibility for the death of 45 fighters who fled a battle in Qayyarah.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 2016 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cory Monteith, Fred Astaire
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Panda by Desiigner
- Popular movie: Triple 9 directed by John Hillcoat
More about May 11th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 2016.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 2016?
- May 11, 2016: What happened on that day?
- May 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 11, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
- May 11, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 2016?
- How old is someone born on May 11, 2016?
- May 11, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 2016?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2016?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 2016?
What day of the week was May 11, 2016?
May 11, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 2016 can also be written as 5/11/2016 in the US and as 11/5/2016 in UK and Europe.
May 11, 2016: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 2016:
- Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). baghdad bombings, 11 may 2016. at least 64 people were killed and 87 others injured when a bomb was detonated on sadr city's market. islamic state of iraq and the levant claims responsibility. (cnn), (ny times)isis claims responsibility for the death of 45 fighters who fled a battle in qayyarah.
- Baghdad bombings, 11 may 2016, at least 64 killed and 87 hurt in bomb attack on sadr city market in baghdad. islamic state of iraq and the levant claims responsibility.
- A bomb attack on sadr city's market in baghdad has resulted in the deaths of at least 64 people and injuring 87 others. islamic state of iraq and the levant claims responsibility.
- 45 isis fighters were killed in a qayyarah battle for running away from a fight.
- Dissident irish republican campaign: mi5 increases the threat level for militants in northern ireland from "moderate" up to "substantial", indicating that there is a strong chance of an attack on britain's mainland.
- Mi5 increases the threat level for northern ireland dissident militants from "moderate to substantial", which means there is a strong chance of an attack on britain's mainland.
- The kimberley region in western australia contains a fragment of the oldest ground-edge axe in the world, dated between 45,000 to 49,000 years.
- Conflict between israel and palestine (2015-present). israel closes the west bank and gaza strip for 2 days, while yom ha'atzmaut is observed (israel's remembrance and independence day).
- Israel closes the west bank and gaza strip to israel for two days, while yom ha'atzmaut is celebrated (israel's independence and remembrance day).
- Motiur rahman, the head of bangladesh jamaat-e-islami (the largest islamist party in bangladesh), is being executed for his role in genocide and war crime acts 45 years ago, during the 1971 independence war against pakistan. nizami is the fifth execution of a senior opposition leader in connection to the war. a total 17 people have been sentenced to death. authorities are ready for violent protests.
- Amnesty international reports this year that at least 149 people, including children, have been killed in a military detention centre, giwa barsracks in maiduguri (nigeria).
- Explosion at west fertilizer company: the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives discovers that the 2013 explosion at west fertilizer company in west, texas that left 15 dead, was arson and initiates the search for the perpetrators.
- The bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives has determined that the 2013 fire at a fertilizer factory in west, texas that resulted in 15 deaths was arson and is now conducting a search for the perpetrators.
- Heiko maas, german justice minister, says he will introduce legislation to cancel homosexuality convictions and provide a "right of compensation." an 19th century law prohibited sexual relations between men. although homosexuality was made illegal in 1969, the law was not repealed until 1994.
- Dilma russoff is facing impeachment proceedings: brazil's federal senate debates whether to suspend president dilma russoff and impeach her for allegedly violating budget rules. the senate vote is not expected to be a success for the president's allies.
- Brazil's federal senate is debating whether to suspend president dilma russoff and impeach her for allegedly violating budget rules. the senate vote is not expected to be a success for the president's allies.
- Italian parliament approves legislation that recognizes civil unions between same-sex couples.
- Legislation recognizing civil unions between same-sex couples is approved by the italian parliament.
- Ugandan general elections, 2016, ugandan opposition leader kizza besigye was arrested by uganda as he addressed supporters in kampala. he is also prevented from accessing social media inside the country ahead of president yoweri museveni’s inauguration tomorrow.
- Uganda detains opposition leader kizza bensigye while addressing a crowd in kampala. the country also shuts down social media access within the country ahead of president yoweri museveni’s inauguration tomorrow.
- One hundred and ten people are killed in an isil bombing in baghdad.
May 11, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 11, 2016:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.16
- Apple AAPL: opens at $93.48
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.13
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.71
Exchange Rates on May 11, 2016:
- 1 USD = 0.8751 EUR
- 1 USD = 108.437 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.6926 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3573 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2858 CAD
May 11, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Bordeaux - Paris SG : 1 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Dundee - Kilmarnock : 1 - 1
- Hamilton - Inverness C : 0 - 1
- Liverpool - Chelsea : 1 - 1
- Norwich - Watford : 4 - 2
- Ross County - Motherwell : 1 - 3
May 11, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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May 11, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 2016 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 2016 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 11, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:25 am and setting at 12:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.
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Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
- Cory Monteith
Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
- Fred Astaire
Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
- Natasha Richardson
British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
- Laetitia Casta
French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
- Benoît Magimel
He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
- Richard Feynman
American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
- Holly Valance
Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
- Jeffrey Donovan
American stage, film, and television actor.
- Doug McClure
American actor.
- Jonathan Jackson
Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
How old is someone born on May 11, 2016?
Someone born on May 11, 2016 is:
8 years and 25 days old,
or 96 months and 25 days old,
or 421 weeks
or 2947 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2016?
There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2016?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 11, 2016.
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May 11, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 11, 2016:
- Jack L. Treynor
- François Morellet
- Seb Adeniran-Olule
- Peter Behrens
- Adrian Brine
- Bobby Carroll
- Tony Cozier
- Katherine Dunn
- Abdul Baqi Jammoh
- David King
- Motiur Rahman Nizami
- Herman Obermayer
- Michael Ratner
- Joe Temperley
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
- Peggy Lipton
American actress.
- Lex Barker
American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Jerry Stiller
American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
- Jorja Curtright
Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
- Jean Adair
Dies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Mega Marley
Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
May 11, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 2016:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 2016:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2016 was Panda by Desiigner, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 11, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Desiigner - Panda
- Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- Lukas Graham - 7 Years
- Prince And The Revolution - Purple Rain
- Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
May 11, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2016 was Panda by Desiigner, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 11, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 11, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 11, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- J Balvin - Ginza
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Solo Con Verte
- CNCO - Tan Facil
May 11, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 11, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 11, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 11, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 11, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 11, 2016?
On May 11, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2016?
On May 11, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 2016?
On May 11, 2016 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
What happened in 2016?
2016 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
- Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
- A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.
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What was the calendar for May 2016?
May 2016 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.