Monday May 05, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/5/2014, UK date format: 5/5/2014

May 5th, 2014 was the 125th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Angry Birds Stella or Five Nights at Freddy's 2.

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 2014 calendar.

May 05, 2014 Events

What happened on May 05, 2014?

Historical Events

2014 pro-Russian unrest, Ukraine and Siege of Sloviansk. A Ukrainian military helicopter was patrolling the eastern city Sloviansk when it was shot down. All of the pilots survived the attack and were later rescued. (CNN).As the unrest continues, Moldova puts its borders on alert with neighbouring Ukraine and Transnistria.
The pilots of a Ukrainian military helicopter that was patrolling the eastern city Sloviansk were shot down. All of them survived and were later rescued.
As unrest continues, Moldova alerts its neighbour Ukraine and Transnistria.
Russian media revealed that President Vladimir Putin secretly signed a decree, No. 279) Honoring more than 300 journalists who "objectively covered" the seizure of Crimea from Ukraine.
Tatiana Samoilova, a Russian actress, has died at the age of 80.
Target has announced that Gregg Steinhafel, their chief executive officer and chairman, has resigned.
Advanced Micro Devices extends a licensing deal with ARM Holdings, which may allow AMD to be a more aggressive player in the market for chips that are not PC-related.
After a Chinese cargo ship collides off the coast Hong Kong with a Marshall Islands registered container vessel, eleven people have been reported missing.
Two boats carrying illegal immigrants collided in the Aegean sea off the coast Greece, leaving at least two dead and 30 others missing.
According to the World Health Organization, the spread of Polio is a public health emergency.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and others said that they will eliminate brominated vegetable oils (BVO) from all of their beverages.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Establishment Clause, which governs the first amendment, does not prohibit the practice of opening legislative sessions with prayers.
2014 Chibok kidnapping - Naomi Mutah Nyadar is the leader of the One Million Women protest against the inaction of terrorist group Boko Haram to kidnap 203 schoolgirls. She was reportedly taken into custody by First Lady of Nigeria Patience Jonas.
Naomi Mutah Nyadar is the leader of the One Million Women protest against the inaction of terrorist group Boko Haram to kidnap 203 schoolgirls. She was reportedly taken into custody by First Lady of Nigeria Patience Jonas.
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May 05, 2014 Famous Birthdays

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?

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May 05, 2014 Famous Deaths

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.

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May 05, 2014 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: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 05, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 05, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 05, 2014?

The day of the week was Monday.

May 5th marks the 124th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

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

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
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, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 05, 2014?

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)

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