What happened on Saturday May 05, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 05, 2007:

• Kenya Airways Flight 507 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashed in Cameroon, resulting in the complete loss of all passengers and crew. The crash was a significant aviation incident that highlighted critical safety concerns.
• Honor Killing Documented A deeply disturbing video emerged on YouTube showing the execution of Du'a Khalil Aswad, a seventeen-year-old Kurdish girl killed for her relationship with a Sunni boy, highlighting the severe human rights issues surrounding honor killings.
• Theodore Maiman Remembrance Theodore Maiman, an influential American physicist known for his groundbreaking work in laser technology, passed away. Born in 1927, Maiman was a pioneering scientist who invented the first functioning laser in 1960.
• International Marine Conservation Agreement Over 20 countries, including major global powers like China, the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and South Korea, agreed to collaborate in stopping bottom-sea trawling, demonstrating a significant international environmental cooperation effort.
• Turkish Secularism Rally A mass rally was held in Canakkale, Turkey, supporting secularism and protesting against the Justice and Development Party (AKP) regarding presidential elections, reflecting the ongoing political tensions in the country.
• Bugaboo Fire Incident A massive wildfire, believed to be initiated by lightning, erupted at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. The fire subsequently spread to Florida, burning hundreds of thousands of acres and causing significant environmental damage.
• Street Sense Wins Kentucky Derby Street Sense won the 133rd Kentucky Derby, a prestigious horse racing event that attracts global attention and represents a significant moment in the sport.
• Gusti Wolf Obituary Gusti Wolf, a notable Austrian actress who contributed to the performing arts, passed away. Born in 1912, she was a significant figure in the Austrian entertainment industry during her lifetime.
• Mayweather Defeats De La Hoya Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Oscar De La Hoya in what was considered the most lucrative boxing match of its time, marking a significant moment in professional boxing history.
• Islamic Rebel Attack in Thailand Five people were killed by Islamic rebels in southern Thailand, highlighting the ongoing regional conflict and security challenges in the area.

Events in 2007

May 05, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 05, 2007

May 05, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Roeselare : 6 - 1
• Charleroi - FC Brussels : 1 - 0
• Club Brugge - Lierse : 4 - 0
• Germinal - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 0
• Mouscron - Waregem : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Aachen : 4 - 0
• Hamburg - Bochum : 0 - 3
• M'gladbach - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Nurnberg : 1 - 0
• Stuttgart - Mainz : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• La Coruna - Valencia : 1 - 2
• Sociedad - Barcelona : 0 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Las Palmas : 1 - 2
• Albacete - Sp Gijon : 2 - 1
• Hercules - Ciudad de Murcia : 1 - 1
• Murcia - Lorca : 1 - 0
• Numancia - Salamanca : 0 - 0

May 05, 2007 was a Saturday and it was the 125th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2007 can also be written as 5/5/2007 in the US and as 5/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 05, 2007:

• Theodore Maiman

  Theodore Maiman was a pioneering American physicist who invented the first functioning laser in 1960, revolutionizing scientific and...

• ʿAbd al-Majīd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Saʿūd

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2007 was Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
2. Timbaland - Give It To Me
3. Akon - Don't Matter
4. Fergie - Glamorous
5. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')

May 05, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 05, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2007 was Lost Without U by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
2. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
3. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
4. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
5. Akon - Don't Matter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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May 05, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 2007 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 2007 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 05, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 10:40 pm and setting at 08:16 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 2007

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Someone born on May 05, 2007 is:

18 years and 4 days old,

or 216 months and 4 days old,

or 939 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6579 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2007.

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