Wednesday May 09, 2012

US date format: 5/9/2012, UK date format: 9/5/2012

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 9, 2012).

Famous birthdays on this day include Gianpiero Cantoni .

The number one song in US was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye.

Moonrise Kingdom, directed by Wes Anderson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Satyamev Jayate. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified or Deer Drive Legends.

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

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

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May 09, 2012 Events

What happened on May 09, 2012?


Historical Events

  • Mexican Drug War
  • Mexican Drug War: 15 mutilated bodies were found in two abandoned SUVs in Jalisco state, which is a region where Los Zetas vs. the Sinaloa Cartel. Mexican authorities believe that the massacre was a response to the 2012 Nuevo Laredo massacres, which were allegedly perpetrated by Joaquin Guzman Loera (a.k.a. El Chapo, Mexico's most wanted drug lord.
  • Near a convoy of United Nations observers, a bomb explodes in Daraa (Syria).
  • Eight militants were killed in missile strikes near Jaar, a stronghold of Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen.
  • Mark Rothko's ''Orange red, yellow'' auction sale at Christie's fetches $86.9 Million.
  • Andy Warhol's "Double Elvis" sells at auction at Sotheby's New York City for $37 Million
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What happened on May 09 in history? Find out the list of May 9th major events

What was 2012 famous for? Discover everything about 2012

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May 09, 2012 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on May 09, 2012?

Other May 9th famous birthdays

  • British musician, a member of the rock group Depeche Mode and their lead singer. They were the first of the big electronic groups, basically a novelty act when they made their debut. They reached the top-10 in both the U.S. and their native England with their 1990 album, "Violator." The band is composed of Gahan, Martin Gore, songwriter and Alan …

  • Rosario Dawson

    American actress

  • Billy Joel

    American singer inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 after 15 years preparation for success as a singer and songwriter. His hits "Piano Man," " My Life," "I Love You Just the Way You Are," and "Only the Good Die Young" display his trademark talent for pop, soul and piano-based rock. Seven consecutive albums of his made the …

  • Family Member

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How old am I?

If May 09, 2012 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 09.

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May 09, 2012 Famous Deaths


Who died on May 09, 2012?

Other May 9th famous deaths

  • Lena Horne

    American singer and actress with depth and character, as well as classic beauty and talent.

  • Italian film director whose films are based with an absurd sense of humor and grotesque settings.

  • Marion Lorne

    Actress (Aunt Clara-Bewitched), dies at 81.

  • Alan King

    American actor producer and screenwriter (d. 2004).

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May 09, 2012 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

Dragon

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May 09, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 09, 2012?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

May 9th marks the 129th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 236 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray

Country: United States of America

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

Lawless

Lawless

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Hillcoat

Starring: Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on May 09, 2012? Which were the top hits on May 09, 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Glad You Came
  5. - Call Me Maybe

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - UP!
  4. - Leave You Alone
  5. - Another Round

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Burn It Down
  4. - Gold On The Ceiling
  5. - Live To Rise

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - La Senal
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Dutty Love

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick

Crystal Gardens

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Amanda Quick, bestselling author in New York Times, delivers "a promising beginning to a new Victorian era series" (The Seattle Times). Evangeline Ames rented a

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Wild

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed believed she had lost all. Her family dispersed and her marriage was soon ended in the wake of her mother's passing.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified

Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Deer Drive Legends

Deer Drive Legends

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Wii, WiiWare

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Maximum Games

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the Bulge

Platform: iOS

Bad Piggies

Bad Piggies

Platform: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Anarchy Reigns

Anarchy Reigns

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Beat 'em up, fighting

Publisher: Sega

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.04
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $563.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.99

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 79.64 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0024 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9284 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3101 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.99 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on May 09, 2012?

On May 09, 2012 several famous people were born including, Gianpiero Cantoni.

Which famous people died on May 09, 2012?

Famous people died on May 09, 2012 include, Gianpiero Cantoni, Vidal Sassoon.