Wednesday May 07, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/7/2014, UK date format: 7/5/2014

May 7th, 2014 was the 127th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Alberto Aleotti .

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 Nypd Red 2 by James Patterson and Marshall Karp was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Do Not Believe His Lies or Cartoon Network: Superstar Soccer.

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 07 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

May 07, 2014 Events

What happened on May 07, 2014?

Historical Events

Islamist insurgency: At least 125 people killed in massacre in Gamboru Ngala (Borno State).
Gamboru Ngala in Borno State saw at least 125 deaths in the massacre.
After the militants fled, the Ukrainian government took control of Mariupol's city hall and captured it from pro-Russian militants.
Five pro-Russian militants were killed and 15 more captured in clashes against the Ukrainian military near Mariupol, the southernmost city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine's May 25 presidential election was a "step in the right direction", and urged anti-Kiev protesters not to delay a May 11 federalization referendum. Putin also included certain conditions.
Syrian Civil War: The rebels leave Homs, the city under siege, in accordance to the U.N.-brokered agreement between them and the Syrian government.
In accordance with the U.N.-brokered agreement between them and the Syrian government, rebels have withdrawn from Homs.
The collision of Chinese and Vietnamese naval vessels occurred in the South China Sea. This happened while the Vietnamese navy tried to stop China from setting up an oil well in an area that both countries claim.
A Pakistani FBI agent was arrested for carrying ammunition as he tried to board a flight. This is in violation of Pakistan's anti-terror laws.
The Constitutional Court of Thailand found that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was guilty of abuse of power in her 2011 transfer of the National Security Council Chief. She cannot continue in office.
South African general elections, 2014: South African voters go to the polls in a general election.
South African voters go to the polls in general elections.
After scandals surrounding him in February, Alan Shatter has resigned from the Irish government.
Indian general election 2014: More than 60 million Indians vote in 64 constituencies across 7 states today for the 16th Lok Sabha.
India has more than 60 million voters today in 64 constituencies across 7 states to elect the 16th Lok Sabha.
Dinosaurs - The "Pinocchio Rex", Qianzhousaurus Sinensis, is found in Ganzhou (China). (National Geographic)Argentinosaurus is named as the heaviest species of dinosaur ever while a sparrow-sized Qiliania is named as the smallest.
Ganzhou, China is home to the "Pinocchio Rex" or Qianzhousaurus Sinensis.
Argentinosaurus is the heaviest known dinosaur species, while Qiliania, a sparrow-sized Qiliania, is the smallest.
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May 07, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 07, 2014?

Alberto Aleotti

Other May 7th famous birthdays

Traci Lords
American porno actress and noted porno star Tracy Lords was named after Jack Lord, her idol on TV's "Hawaii Five-O.
April Wilkner
Gary Cooper
American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "Sergeant York" in 1941.
Eva Peron
Argentine First Lady (Born 1919).

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How old am I?

If May 07, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 07.

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May 07, 2014 Famous Deaths

Other May 7th famous deaths

Guy Williams
Actor Zorro, Lost in Space, dies in Argentina at the age of 65.
Seve Ballesteros
Spanish golfer and one of the greatest European players ever to play the game.
Dawn Addams
British actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in Hollywood.
Alfred Adam
French actor known for playing treacherous roles on film and stage.

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May 07, 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 07, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 07, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 07, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

May 7th marks the 126th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 238 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 07, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 07, 2014?

Holidays

USA - National Masturbation Day (Declared by Good_Vibrations_(sex_toy_business)) Now in its 11th year - [1][2][3][4][5]
Blessed Gisela (died 1060)
Bulgaria - Radio and Television Day (see above)
Russia - Radio Day (commemorating the work of Alexander Popov)

Saints

Saint Flavia Domitilla
Saint Domitian of Huy, apostle of the Meuse valley

Music charts

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