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About May 5th, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 5, 2012, Japan's last nuclear reactor was shut down for maintenance, marking the first time since 1970 that the country operated without nuclear power. This decision followed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011 and sparked debates over Japan's energy future.
- Day of the week: May 5th, 2012 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
- Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon
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- May 05, 2012: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 05, 2012?
- May 05, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 05, 2012?
- Back in 2012
May 05, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 2012:
- Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor On May 5, 2012, Japan's last nuclear reactor was shut down for maintenance, marking the first time since 1970 that the country operated without nuclear power. This decision followed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011 and sparked debates over Japan's energy future. source: bbc.com
- Guantanamo Bay military hearing held On May 5, 2012, a military hearing was conducted at Guantanamo Bay detention camp, focusing on the legal status and potential prosecution of detainees. The proceedings were part of ongoing efforts to address the future of detainees held at the facility. source: reuters.com
- Nabeel Rajab arrested during Arab Spring On May 5, 2012, Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was arrested for participating in anti-government protests during the Arab Spring. His arrest drew international criticism and highlighted ongoing human rights concerns in Bahrain. source: aljazeera.com
- Deadly Flash Flood in Nepal A catastrophic flash flood caused by a mountain river's bank explosion resulted in at least 17 deaths and 47 people missing. The incident highlighted the region's vulnerability to sudden natural disasters.
- Tragic Busan Karaoke Bar Fire A devastating fire broke out at a karaoke bar in Busan, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people. The incident raised questions about fire safety regulations in entertainment venues.
- Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Season Lionel Messi achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring 72 goals in a single season, including a Spanish league-record 50th goal. This performance further solidified his status as one of the greatest soccer players in history.
- Chelsea Wins FA Cup Final Chelsea defeated Liverpool in the 2012 FA Cup Final with a 2-1 victory, securing their 7th title. Didier Drogba scored the winning goal, cementing the team's success in English soccer.
May 05, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Lecce - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
- Roma - Catania : 2 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 0
- Dortmund - Freiburg : 4 - 0
- FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 1 - 4
- Hannover - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
- Hertha - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Ath Bilbao - Getafe : 0 - 0
- Ath Madrid - Malaga : 2 - 1
- Barcelona - Espanol : 4 - 0
- Granada - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
- Mallorca - Levante : 1 - 0
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Alcorcon - Murcia : 3 - 0
- Barcelona B - Elche : 0 - 1
- Cartagena - Numancia : 2 - 1
- Guadalajara - Girona : 1 - 4
- Hercules - Almeria : 0 - 0
What day of the week was May 05, 2012?
May 05, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 2012:
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Roy PadayachieSouth african lawyer and politician, south african minister of communications (b. 1950).
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SurendranathIndian cricketer (b. 1937).
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Aatos ErkkoFinnish journalist and publisher (b. 1932).
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Carl Johan BernadotteCount of wisborg (b. 1916).
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Carlo Giovanni Bernadotte
May 05, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 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 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- Fun. - We Are Young
- Maroon 5 - Payphone
- Justin Bieber - Boyfriend
- The Wanted - Glad You Came
May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
- Usher - Climax
- Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
- LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
- Beyonce - Love On Top
- Fat Joe Featuring Chris Brown - Another Round
May 05, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
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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 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 05, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 05:55 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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How old is someone born on May 05, 2012?
Someone born on May 05, 2012 is:
14 years 2 months old,
or 170 months and 29 days old,
or 743 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5203 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2012?
There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 5th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2012.
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The history attached to May 5, 2012 includes Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 5, 2012 included “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 5, 2012 included The Avengers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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