What happened on Monday May 12, 2014?

About May 12th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk and Luhansk declared their cities as independent states, announcing their intention to join Russia following controversial and hastily-arranged referendums, escalating tensions in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
  • Day of the week: May 12th, 2014 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: All Of Me by John Legend
  • Popular movie: Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn

More about May 12th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on May 12th, 2014.

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May 12, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 2014:

  • Pro-Russian Separatists Declare Independence in Ukraine Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk and Luhansk declared their cities as independent states, announcing their intention to join Russia following controversial and hastily-arranged referendums, escalating tensions in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
  • Boko Haram Kidnapping Video Boko Haram released a new video showcasing 100 kidnapped girls, attempting to negotiate a prisoner exchange. This video highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the terrorist group's actions in Nigeria.
  • European Court Orders Turkey to Pay Cyprus Invasion Damages The European Court of Human Rights mandated Turkey to pay $124 Million in damages for the 1974 invasion of Cyprus, a landmark ruling addressing historical territorial disputes and human rights violations.
  • Indian General Election Concludes with Record Voter Turnout India's ninth and final phase of the general election concluded with an unprecedented 66.64% voter turnout, the highest in Lok Sabha history. Final election results were scheduled to be announced on May 16.
  • Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Killed Galindo Maellado Cruz, a founding member of the Mexican drug cartel Los Zetas, was killed along with four other armed men during a violent confrontation with Mexican security forces in Reynosa.
  • Spanish Police Arrest Mother-Daughter Team for Political Assassination Spanish authorities arrested a mother and daughter for the shooting of Isabel Carrasco, a Leon provincial council chief from the ruling Popular Party, in a shocking political crime.
  • Egyptian Security Forces Arrest Alleged Syrian Rebel Egyptian security forces arrested an alleged Free Syrian Army member in Giza's Imbaba, confiscating explosives believed to be intended for terrorist attacks during the upcoming presidential elections.
  • Deadly Attacks in Iraq A series of attacks in Iraq resulted in 49 fatalities and 69 injuries, including a confrontation between Iraqi security forces and insurgents from Anbar province, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
  • "My Stealthy Freedom" Facebook Page Goes Viral Within one week of its creation, the "My Stealthy Freedom" Facebook page gained over 130,000 likes, featuring Iranian women posting photos without wearing a hijab, symbolizing a social movement challenging dress code restrictions.

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May 12, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 12, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $102.33
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $587.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.12

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 102.14 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0894 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8877 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2373 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 140.52 JPY
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What day of the week was May 12, 2014?


May 12, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2014 can also be written as 5/12/2014 in the US and as 12/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 2014:

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  • Jacinto Convit

    Jacinto Convit was a renowned Venezuelan physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to tropical disease treatment,...

  • Lorenzo Zambrano

    Prominent Mexican businessman who led CEMEX, a global cement manufacturing company, and was known for his philanthropic efforts in education...

  • Hans Ruedi Giger
  • Camille Lepage
  • Marco Cé

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May 12, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 12, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

  1. - All Of Me youtube
  2. - Happy youtube
  3. - Problem youtube
  4. - Fancy youtube
  5. - Dark Horse youtube

May 12, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

  1. - All Of Me youtube
  2. - Happy youtube
  3. - Fancy youtube
  4. - Talk Dirty youtube
  5. - Loyal
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May 12, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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May 12, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2014 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, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:56 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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How old is someone born on May 12, 2014?


Someone born on May 12, 2014 is:

11 years and 2 days old,

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or 574 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4020 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 2014?

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