What happened on Friday May 01, 2015?

Here's what happened on May 01, 2015:

• Freddie Gray Death Investigation In a landmark case, Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby ruled Freddie Gray's death a homicide. Six Baltimore Police Department officers were taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder, involuntary killing, and misconduct, sparking nationwide discussions about police accountability and racial justice.
• Mexican Drug War Violence in Jalisco A tragic incident in the ongoing Mexican Drug War resulted in the death of three Mexican Army soldiers when their helicopter was shot down in Jalisco. The attack also left two Federal Police officers and ten soldiers injured. Simultaneously, the PRI/PVEM mayoral nominee in Chilapa de Alvarez was assassinated, highlighting the extreme violence plaguing the region.
• UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen The United Nations issued a critical warning to the Yemeni government, stating that humanitarian efforts could cease within days if the Houthis do not permit fuel distribution, underscoring the dire humanitarian situation in the ongoing Yemeni Civil War.
• 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).

• Karel Vašák
• Yoshimi Inoue

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:

10 years and 13 days old,

or 120 months and 13 days old,

or 523 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3666 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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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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