What happened on Thursday May 12, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 12, 2005:

• Oil-for-Influence Scandal Revealed A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered evidence that British and French politicians received oil vouchers in exchange for supporting Saddam Hussein's regime. George Galloway was specifically charged with using a children's charity to hide an oil transfer, though he denied wrongdoing.
• Enron-Related Sentencing A Houston federal judge and two Merrill Lynch executives were sentenced for their involvement in a barge fraud case, continuing the fallout from the Enron corporate scandal.
• European Court Criticizes Turkey's Trial of Kurdish Leader The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey's 1999 trial of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan was not conducted fairly, highlighting international concerns about judicial processes.
• Nigeria's First Blood Transfusion Center Opens President Olusegun Obasanjo inaugurated Nigeria's first blood transfusion center, specifically designed to screen blood for AIDS prevention, marking a significant public health milestone.
• MTV Announces Xbox 360 MTV made an official announcement about the Xbox 360 gaming console, signaling a major development in the video game industry.
• La Cumbre Volcano Eruption in Galapagos The volcanic eruption of La Cumbre on Ferdinanda Island in the Galapagos Islands began, marking a significant geological event in this ecologically sensitive region.
• Cayman Islands Election Following Hurricane Ivan A delayed election was held in the Cayman Islands seven months after Hurricane Ivan, resulting in a significant political shift. The United Democratic Party lost four seats to the opposition People's Progressive Movement in the 15-member Legislative Assembly.
• Top Music Chart - USA 'Hollaback Girl' by Gwen Stefani was the number one song in the United States on this date.

Events in 2005

May 12, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 12, 2005

May 12, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $73.53

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2005:

• 1 USD = 106.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2512 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2172 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6798 GBP

May 12, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2005 can also be written as 5/12/2005 in the US and as 12/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 12, 2005:

• Monica Zetterlund

  Renowned Swedish jazz singer and actress known for her distinctive interpretative style and international performances.

• Martin Lings

  Renowned English scholar, author, and academic specializing in Islamic studies and biography, particularly known for his work on the life of...

• Ömer Kavur

  Turkish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1944).

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. Ciara - Oh
4. Akon - Lonely
5. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit

May 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

May 12, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
3. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know
4. Fantasia - Truth Is
5. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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May 12, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2005 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 12, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 2005

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Someone born on May 12, 2005 is:

20 years and 2 days old,

or 240 months and 2 days old,

or 1043 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7307 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2005?

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