What happened on Friday, May 1, 2015?

Here's what happened on May 01, 2015:

• UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen The United Nations issued a warning regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, highlighting the dire conditions faced by civilians due to ongoing conflict and blockades. The situation has led to severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, exacerbating the suffering of millions. source: un.org
• Freddie Gray death investigation On May 1, 2015, the investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who died in police custody in Baltimore, concluded. The investigation found that six officers had engaged in conduct that led to Gray's death, leading to charges against the officers involved. This case sparked widespread protests and discussions about police practices and racial justice in the United States. source: nytimes.com
• Mexican Drug War violence in Jalisco On May 1, 2015, reports emerged of escalating violence in Jalisco, Mexico, as rival drug cartels clashed, leading to numerous fatalities and injuries. The violence underscored the ongoing challenges in Mexico's fight against organized crime and drug trafficking, particularly in regions like Jalisco, which had become hotspots for cartel activity. source: bbc.com
• Rocket Attack in Benghazi A devastating rocket attack on an ambulance dispatching station in eastern Benghazi resulted in at least three fatalities and seven injuries, further highlighting the ongoing violence in the Libyan Civil War.
• Earthquake Threat in Papua New Guinea A significant 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province, raising concerns about potential tsunami risks and posing potential threats to local communities.
• Deadly Floods in Queensland Severe flooding caused by an east coast low in South East Queensland resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, demonstrating the destructive power of extreme weather events.
• Expo 2015 Opens in Milan The prestigious Expo 2015 commenced in Milan, Italy, with the theme 'Feeding our planet, energy for living', featuring participation from 145 countries and focusing on global food sustainability and innovation.

Events in 2015

May 01, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 01, 2015

May 01, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 01, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.20

Exchange Rates on May 01, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8928 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.166 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6604 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2719 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2155 CAD

May 01, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sociedad - Levante : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Angers - Orleans : 2 - 1
• Arles - Creteil : 2 - 0
• Auxerre - Ajaccio GFCO : 0 - 0
• Chateauroux - Valenciennes : 3 - 0
• Laval - Le Havre : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Metz - Marseille : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Dundee : 5 - 0

May 01, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2015 can also be written as 5/1/2015 in the US and as 1/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 2015 in May 2015 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 2015:

• Grace Lee Whitney

  Grace Lee Whitney was an American actress best known for her role as Yeoman Janice Rand in the original Star Trek television series.

• Geoff Duke

  Legendary Isle of Man motorcycle racer who dominated international racing in the 1950s, winning multiple world championships.

• María Elena Velasco

  Prominent Mexican actress, singer, director, and screenwriter known for her significant contributions to Mexican entertainment industry.

• Vafa Guluzade

  Azerbaijani political scientist, academic, and diplomat (b. 1940).

• Yoshimi Inoue
• Karel Vašák

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on May 1st

May 01, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Maroon 5 - Sugar
5. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen

May 01, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
3. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
4. Flo Rida Featuring Sage The Gemini & Lookas - G.D.F.R.
5. Natalie La Rose Featuring Jeremih - Somebody

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, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 2015 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 2015

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Someone born on May 01, 2015 is:

11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 4 days old,

or 587 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2015?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 01, 2015.

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