Friday May 01, 2015: on this day

May 01, 2015 was the 121st day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 01, 2015 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, 2015, who was born and died on May 01, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 2015?


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.

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May 01, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 2015:

  • Mexican drug war: three mexican army soldiers are killed in gunfire that downed a helicopter in jalisco. two federal police officers and ten soldiers are also injured. (ap via abc news america). guerrero's pri/pvem mayoral nominee in chilapa de alvarez is assassinated.
  • Three soldiers from the mexican army are killed when gunfire rams a helicopter in jalisco. two federal police officers and ten soldiers are also hurt.
  • Guerrero: assassination of a pri/pvem candidate for the chilapa de alvarez mayoral office.
  • Yemeni civil war: the united nations warns the yemeni government that humanitarian efforts could be stopped in days if the houthis do not allow fuel distribution.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-2018): at least three people are killed and seven others injured in a rocket attack on an ambulance dispatching station in benghazi's eastern city.
  • At least three people are killed and seven others injured in a rocket attack on the benghazi centre for dispatching ambulances.
  • A 7.1 magnitude earthquake is felt in papua new guinea's east new britain province. this could cause a tsunami.
  • Australian east coast low: four people died in flood waters caused by heavy rain in south east queensland.
  • Flood waters caused by heavy rain have claimed the lives of four people in south east queensland.
  • Expo 2015 opens in milan (italy) under the theme feeding our planet, energy for living and with participation from 145 countries.
  • Researchers at the salk institute, and the chinese academy of sciences, who are studying werner's syndrome, which is characterised by premature aging, have found that ageing causes a decline in the synthesis of proteins, as well as the loss of protein synthesis.
  • Francois hollande, french president, promises to investigate allegations that french army soldiers participated in child sexual abuse in the central african republic.
  • Death of freddie gray. marilyn mosby, state attorney for baltimore (maryland), rules that freddie gray's death was a homicide. six officers from the baltimore police department were negligent in gray's death. the six officers are taken into police custody and charged with second-degree murder, involuntary killing and misconduct.
  • Marilyn mosby, maryland's state attorney, states that freddie gray's death was a homicide. six officers from the baltimore police department were negligent in his death.
  • Six officers are taken into police custody and charged with second-degree murder, involuntary killings and misconduct.
  • Fort lee lane closure scandal: david wildstein, a former port authority of new york official, pleads guilty to his role in creating traffic jams close to the george washington bridge in political retribution in 2013.
  • The 2015 schmalz cup championship was won by essex 73's 1-0 in game 7 against port hope panthers
  • Mick malthouse, a senior coach in australian rules football, sets a new record for games, beating jock mchale's record of 715 games in afl matches between collingwood and carlton.
  • Auto racing driver brad smith of arca is left with two broken ankles following a crash at talladega superspeedway.

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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
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May 01, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 2015 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on May 01, 2015?


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, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 28 days old,

or 465 weeks

or 3255 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 2015.

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

There are 34 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, 2015?

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

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May 01, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 2015:

  • Geoff Duke

    English-manx motorcycle racer (d. 2015.

  • Grace Lee Whitney

    American actress and singer (d. 2015).

  • María Elena Velasco

    Mexican actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (b. 1940).

  • Vafa Guluzade

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

  • Karel Vašák
  • Edward Wright
  • Yoshimi Inoue
  • Giuseppe Marmiroli
  • Beth Whittall

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, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 2015:

  • 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, 2015:

  • 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, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 01, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Uptown Funk!
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Sugar
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  3. - Trap Queen
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Somebody

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hablame de Ti
  5. - Nota de Amor

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May 01, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Wayward Pines

Wayward Pines

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

H Is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald

H Is For Hawk

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* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* Winner of the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize* Named the Costa Book of the Year* #1 Bestseller in the UKWhen Helen Macdonald lost her father, he died suddenly.

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Dead Wake

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller

What If? by Randall Munroe

What If?

By:

The creator of the hilarious webcomic xkcd offers funny and informative answers for important questions that you may not have thought of.

Hot Pursuit by Stuart Woods

Hot Pursuit

By:

It's a thrilling adventure with a stalker in this #1 New York Times bestseller series. Stone Barrington and his love, Stone, rack up frequent-flier mileage.

A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman

A Curious Mind

By:

The Academy Award-winning Producer Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman present the New York Times bestselling, hilarious peek into the "curiosity conversations", which have inspired Grazer.

May 01, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Devil's Third

Devil's Third

Platform: Wii U Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash, shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Inside My Radio

Inside My Radio

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Rhythm, platformer

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pac-Man 256

Pac-Man 256

Platform: Android, iOS

Genre: Labyrinth, endless runner

Publisher: Bandai Namco

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Scott Cawthon

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Who was the US President on May 01, 2015?

On May 01, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 2015?

On May 01, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 2015?

On May 01, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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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.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 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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