What happened on Saturday May 07, 2011?

About May 7th, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, was killed by US Navy SEALs during a covert operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This marked a significant milestone in the United States' counterterrorism efforts following the 9/11 attacks.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 2011 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: E.T. by Katy Perry
  • Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor

More about May 7th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on May 7th, 2011.

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May 07, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 2011:

  • Osama bin Laden Killed by US Special Forces Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, was killed by US Navy SEALs during a covert operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This marked a significant milestone in the United States' counterterrorism efforts following the 9/11 attacks.
  • 2011 Syrian Uprising The Syrian Civil War escalated with widespread protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Demonstrators demanded democratic reforms and an end to the government's authoritarian rule, leading to a prolonged and devastating conflict.
  • 2011 Mississippi River Floods Unprecedented flooding along the Mississippi River caused massive disruptions, with thousands of homes evacuated and significant impacts on energy and food distribution across multiple states. The floods were projected to potentially break the historic 1927 flooding record.
  • Northern Ireland Assembly Election The Northern Ireland Assembly election concluded with Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) emerging as the dominant political parties, winning 38 and 29 seats respectively, reflecting the complex political landscape of the region.
  • Singapore General Election Singaporeans participated in a general election where the People's Action Party (PAP) retained control by winning 81 out of 87 seats. Notable cabinet members George Yeo and Lim Hwee Hua lost their seats, marking a significant political shift.
  • Death of Seve Ballesteros Legendary Spanish golf champion Seve Ballesteros passed away after battling a brain tumor, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in professional golf and inspiring generations of athletes.
  • Kentucky Derby Winner Jockey John R. Velazquez rode Animal Kingdom to victory in the 137th Kentucky Derby, showcasing exceptional skill and strategy in one of horse racing's most prestigious events.

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May 07, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 07, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Palermo - Bari : 2 - 1
  • Roma - Milan : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - FC Koln : 0 - 2
  • Leverkusen - Hamburg : 1 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Freiburg : 2 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Hoffenheim : 1 - 2
  • Schalke 04 - Mainz : 1 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Levante : 3 - 2
  • Ath Madrid - Malaga : 0 - 3
  • Getafe - Almeria : 2 - 0
  • Hercules - Santander : 2 - 3
  • Sevilla - Real Madrid : 2 - 6

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona B - Albacete : 2 - 1
  • Cartagena - Ponferradina : 1 - 1
  • Celta - Girona : 0 - 4
  • Huesca - Villarreal B : 3 - 0
  • Numancia - Valladolid : 3 - 3
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What day of the week was May 07, 2011?


May 07, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 127th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 2011 can also be written as 5/7/2011 in the US and as 7/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

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May 07, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 2011:

  • Seve Ballesteros

    Legendary Spanish golfer who revolutionized golf with his creative and passionate playing style.

  • Willard S. Boyle

    Prize laureate for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit - the CCD sensor.

  • Gunter Sachs

    German-born Swiss photographer, author, and industrialist known for his playboy lifestyle.

  • Big George

    English songwriter, producer, and radio host (b. 1957).

  • Willard Sterling Boyle

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May 07, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 07, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

  1. - E.T. youtube
  2. - Rolling In The Deep youtube
  3. - Just Can't Get Enough youtube
  4. - S&M youtube
  5. - Down On Me youtube

May 07, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - All Of The Lights
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - Did It On'em
  5. - Far Away
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May 07, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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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 07, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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May 07, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 2011 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 07, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 12:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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How old is someone born on May 07, 2011?


Someone born on May 07, 2011 is:

14 years and 7 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 2011?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 2011?

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