Sunday May 05, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/5/2013, UK date format: 5/5/2013

May 5th, 2013 was the 125th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Sunday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Rossella Falk .

The number one song in US was Just Give Me A Reason by P!nk.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Life After Life by Kate Atkinson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Max Steel. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Bridge or Catlateral Damage.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 05 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

May 05, 2013 Events

What happened on May 05, 2013?

Historical Events

Syrian civil war: Israeli aircraft struck at least six targets near Damascus. They also targeted Iranian-made Fateh-110 missiles en route to Hezbollah. (BBC). (The Times of Israel). The foreign ministry of Syria accuses Israel of working with the rebels in Syria to coordinate airstrikes
Israeli aircraft struck at least six targets close to Damascus. They targeted Iranian-made Fateh-110 missiles en route from Iran to Hezbollah.
Syria's foreign ministry claims Israel is helping to coordinate airstrikes with rebels in Syria.
Communist insurgency: The New People's Army attacks a Sipalay, Negros Occidental mining site and burns equipment. Five soldiers are killed and two others are injured in a firefight that ensues.
New People's Army attacks a Sipalay, Negros Occidental mining site and burns equipment. Five soldiers are killed and two others injured in a firefight that ensues.
Somali Civil War (2009-present).: Eight people have been killed after a suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a convoy of Qatari officials. The attack occurred in the middle Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.
A suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a convoy of Qatari officials in the middle of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, killing eight people. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.
Three people are killed and more than 200 are injured in clashes between Hefajat-e-Islam, Jamaat-e-Islami and police in Dhaka (Bangladesh).
After a bomb went off in a Roman Catholic church, one person was killed and 57 were injured, the incident occurred in Arusha Tanzania.
Nigerian Sharia Conflict: Ten people are killed in an attack against a church in Njilan (Adamawa State), Nigeria.
Ten people are killed in an attack against a church in Njilan in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Five women are killed and four others injured when a limousine sets itself ablaze at Hayward's San Mateo Bridge, California, United States.
A military aircraft crashes in Madrid, Spain during an air show. The pilot was killed and 19 others were injured.
2013 Savar building collapses: Bangladesh's death toll rises to 622
Bangladesh's death toll rises to 622
Six people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a McDonald's in East Palo Alto (California), United States.
The majority of seats in parliament were retained by Malaysia's ruling coalition Barisan Nasional during the general election.
Helmin Wiels is assassinated, the leader of Curacao's largest political party.
The French military tests an M51 missile and it fails in midair.
Defense Distributed's world-first gun is successfully fired in Austin, Texas. According to security officials, such plastic weapons may be able to evade detection during airport screenings. (BBC),
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May 05, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 05, 2013?

Rossella Falk

Other May 5th famous birthdays

Chris Brown
American actor, singer, and dancer.
Adele (singer)
Henry Cavill
British actor, who began his acting career as Albert Mondego in 2002's film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Jean-François Copé
French politician, Mayor of Meaux.

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How old am I?

If May 05, 2013 is your birthday you are 10 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 05.

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May 05, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 05, 2013?

Rossella Falk

Other May 5th famous deaths

Jean-Claude Pascal
French actor (Golden Salamander), dies at 64.
Mikhail Botvinnik
Russian grandmaster, chess player and world champion (Born 1911).
Bobby Sands
Irish Republican Army activist, who dies on his 66th day in hunger strike (born 1954).
Edmond Vandercammen
Belgian poet/writer (Grand Combat) dies at the age of 79.

See all famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 05, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 05, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 05, 2013?

The day of the week was Sunday.

May 5th marks the 124th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 240 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2013 calendar

May	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

May 05, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 05, 2013?

Holidays

Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
Euthymios the Wonderworker
Barlaam of Serpukhov
Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
Eulogios the Confessor
New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
Albania: Martyrs' Day.
Great Martyr Irene
Roly Poly of Georgia.
Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints

Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
Saint Britto
Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
Saint Nicetius
Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 05, 2013? Which were the top hits on May 05, 2013?
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