Friday May 04, 2012: on this day

May 04, 2012 was the 125th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 04, 2012 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 04, 2012, who was born and died on May 04, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Satyamev Jayate) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 2012?


May 04, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 125th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 2012 can also be written as 5/4/2012 in the US and as 4/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 2012:

  • When armed forces open fire on protestors near egypt's defense ministry in cairo, at least one person is killed and at most 373 are injured, water cannons, tear gas and rocks are used to shoot at them.
  • Official statistics indicate that at most 144 people were hurt at an armenian government campaign event held in yerevan's central square after an explosion at a political rally.
  • A suicide bombing attack on a busy market in pakistan's bajaur agency has claimed the lives of at least eleven people. (xinhua),
  • Mexican drug war
  • 23 bodies, 14 of which were decapitated and 9 hanging from bridges, were found in nuevo laredo. the victims were members of the gulf cartel that were apparently killed by los zetas.
  • Adam yauch, founder of the influential hip-hop group, the beastie boys, has died at 47.
  • A new study in the lancet found that as many as 90% of asian school-leavers are short-sighted and 10% to 20% have high myopia. this can lead to blindness.
  • Conrad black, a former media mogul, was released from miami prison after being held for just over 3 years for defrauding investors.
  • Sun hung kai properties is hong kong's biggest real estate developer.
  • The uk government will launch a consultation process to determine whether to require internet users to opt in if they want to view explicit content.
  • Khalid sheikh mohammed is the accused mastermind behind the september 11th terrorist attacks. his trial starts at guantanamo bay.
  • Six ministers are fired by president jakaya kikwete of tanzania amid corruption allegations.
  • Iran's voters go to the polls in the second round for legislative elections.
  • Boris johnson, the mayor of london, is reelected for a second term.
  • The labour party makes significant gains in the united kingdom's local elections.
  • Three journalists are murdered and their bodies are dumped in plastic bags at boca del rio, mexico state of veracruz. this is where rival criminal groups los zetas (and the gulf cartel) are fighting for territory control.
  • Beijing daily, a chinese newspaper, describes chen guangcheng, a dissident, as "a tool and a pawn for american politicians".

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May 04, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 04, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $577.08
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.56
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $206.47

Exchange Rates on May 04, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.83 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9948 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.918 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3062 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 104.45 JPY

May 04, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcoyano - Cordoba : 3 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Laval : 3 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Tours : 1 - 3
  • Clermont - Sedan : 1 - 1
  • Istres - Angers : 0 - 1
  • Le Havre - Amiens : 2 - 0
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May 04, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 04, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 2012 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 04, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:29 pm and setting at 05:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 2012.

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Who was born on May 04, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 14 days old,

or 623 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4367 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 2012?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 04, 2012.

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May 04, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 2012:

  • Adam Yauch

    American rapper and director (b. 1964).

  • Angelica Garnett

    English writer and artist, vanessa bell is her daughter.

  • Rashidi Yekini

    Nigerian footballer (b. 1963).

  • Mort Lindsey

    American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1923).

  • Bob Stewart

    American television producer, founded stewart tele enterprises (b. 1920).

  • Anthony Joseph O'Connell

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Kano Jigoro

    Founder of the martial art of judo and the first president of the Kodokan Judo Institute.

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May 04, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 2012:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 2012:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 04, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 04, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Boyfriend
  5. - Glad You Came

May 04, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 04, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - UP!
  4. - Love On Top
  5. - Another Round

May 04, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 04, 2012 was La Senal by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 04, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Senal
  2. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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May 04, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 04, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

May 04, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Shoemaker'S Wife by Adriana Trigiani

The Shoemaker'S Wife

By:

Adriana Trigiani, beloved New York Times bestseller, returns to the pages with her most ambitious and ambitious novel yet. It is a stunning multigenerational love story that spans two continents and two World Wars.

The Big Miss by Hank Haney

The Big Miss

By:

Hank Haney's honest, insightful and surprisingly insightful account of his six-year journey as Tiger Woods's partner. During that time, the supremely talented golfer won six major championships and changed golf history.

Calico Joe by John Grisham

Calico Joe

By:

"Grisham hits it out of the park ."--The Washington Post. It's 1973 and Joe Castle is the great rookie in baseball.

What Doesn'T Kill You by Iris Johansen

What Doesn'T Kill You

By:

What Doesn't Kill youIris JohansenIn this riveting thriller, number one bestselling author Iris Johansen pits one her most interesting characters against one of the most brutal killers... Abandoned on the streets

The Innocent by David Baldacci

The Innocent

By:

America has enemies, ruthless people whom the FBI, police and military cannot stop. The U.S. government then calls Will Robie, a hardened hitman who doesn't hesitate to follow orders

May 04, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 04, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Cabrera Brothers

DJMax Ray

DJMax Ray

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Neowiz Internet

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4; Ronimo Games; PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; dtp entertainment

99 Levels to Hell

99 Levels to Hell

Platform: Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Zaxis Games

history

Who was the US President on May 04, 2012?

On May 04, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 2012?

On May 04, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 2012?

On May 04, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for May 2012?

May 2012 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.

Discover how May 2012 calendar looked like.

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