What happened on Wednesday May 05, 2010?

Here's what happened on May 05, 2010:

• 2010 Greek Debt Crisis Protests Mass protests erupted across Greece in response to severe austerity measures imposed by the government to address the ongoing Greek government-debt crisis. Approximately 100,000 Greeks participated in a general strike, with three protesters dying from asphyxiation due to fires set during the demonstrations.
• Death of Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua passed away at age 58 after a prolonged battle with kidney and heart ailments. His death marked a significant moment in Nigerian political history, with Vice President Goodluck Jonathan succeeding him.
• Nuclear-Free Middle East Initiative The United States, Russia, Britain, France, and China supported an Egyptian-led plan for a nuclear-arms free Middle East. Israel remains the only nation in the region believed to possess nuclear weapons, making this diplomatic effort significant for regional stability.
• Indian Supreme Court Landmark Ruling on Investigative Tests In a groundbreaking judicial decision, the Supreme Court of India declared the use of narco analysis, brain mapping, and lie detector tests by investigative agencies unconstitutional, marking an important moment for civil liberties and legal rights.
• Somali Pirates Capture Russian Oil Tanker Somali pirates seized the Russian oil tanker 'Moscow University' approximately 500 miles off the Somali coast, with 23 crew members aboard, highlighting ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.

Events in 2010

May 05, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 05, 2010

May 05, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 05, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $253.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.77
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.12

Exchange Rates on May 05, 2010:

• 1 USD = 93.96 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0311 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1176 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8273 CNY
• 1 EUR = 120.43 JPY

May 05, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Malaga : 1 - 1
• Ath Madrid - Valladolid : 3 - 1
• Mallorca - Real Madrid : 1 - 4
• Osasuna - La Coruna : 3 - 1
• Santander - Sevilla : 1 - 5

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Boulogne - St Etienne : 0 - 1
• Lens - Grenoble : 1 - 1
• Lorient - Monaco : 2 - 2
• Lyon - Auxerre : 2 - 1
• Marseille - Rennes : 3 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Kilmarnock : 1 - 2
• Falkirk - St Johnstone : 0 - 0
• Fulham - Stoke : 0 - 1
• Hamilton - St Mirren : 0 - 0
• Hearts - Dundee United : 0 - 0

May 05, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 125th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2010 can also be written as 5/5/2010 in the US and as 5/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Famous people died on May 05, 2010:

• Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

  Nigerian politician who served as the 13th President of Nigeria from 2007 until his death in 2010, known for his political reforms and...

• Giulietta Simionato

  Renowned Italian mezzo-soprano who was a leading opera performer of her generation, celebrated for her exceptional vocal range and dramatic...

• Alessandra Codazzi

Famous people who died in 2010

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May 05, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2010 was Nothin' On You by B.o.B., according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
4. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
5. Train - Hey, Soul Sister

May 05, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
4. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name
5. Drake - Over

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

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May 05, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 12:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 2010

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Someone born on May 05, 2010 is:

15 years and 9 days old,

or 180 months and 9 days old,

or 784 weeks

or 5488 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2010?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2010.

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