Monday May 12, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/12/2014, UK date format: 12/5/2014

May 12th, 2014 was the 132nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Crossy Road or Grid Autosport.

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 12 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

May 12, 2014 Events

What happened on May 12, 2014?

Historical Events

Boko Haram has released a new video that shows 100 girls it kidnapped as they search for a prisoner swap.
Mexican Drug War: Galindo Maellado Cruz, one the founding members of Mexican drug cartel Los Zetas is killed along with four other armed men in a shootout between Mexican security forces and Cruz's hideout in Reynosa.
After raiding Cruz's hideout, they killed Galindo Mellado Cruz and four other armed men.
After the coup in Egypt: Egyptian security forces have arrested an alleged member from the Free Syrian Army at Giza's Imbaba. They also confiscated a number explosives that they believed would be used in terrorist attacks on the country in the run-up to the forthcoming presidential elections.
Egyptian security forces have arrested an alleged member the Free Syrian Army at Giza's Imbaba. They also confiscated a number explosives that they believed would be used in terrorist attacks on the country in the run-up to the forthcoming presidential elections.
2014 pro-Russian unrest Ukraine: Pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk, Luhansk declare their cities independent states while deciding to join Russia following controversially-arranged referendums.
Pro-Russian insurgents from Donetsk, Luhansk declare their cities independent states while deciding to join Russia following controversially-arranged referendums.
Iraqi insurgency after the U.S. withdrawal: 49 people were killed and 69 injured in a series attacks in Iraq, including an attack by Iraqi security force on insurgents from Anbar province.
In a series attacks in Iraq, 49 people were killed and 69 injured. This included an attack by Iraqi security forces against insurgents from Anbar province.
One week after its creation, the Facebook page "My Stealthy Freedom" has received more than 130,000 likes. It features Iranian women posting photos without the hijab.
According to a Reuters report based upon "sources familiar" with the process, the European Central Bank has relaxed standards for a continuing review of Europe's banks. They have waived some deadlines and made some data requests.
Record highs were achieved by the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500.
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to pay $124 Million in damages for the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. This was the event that established the internationally unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Spanish police have arrested a mother-daughter team for the shooting of Isabel Carrasco (a Leon provincial council chief) from the ruling Popular Party.
Indian general election 2014: India's ninth and final phase concluded with an unprecedented 66.64% voter turnout, the highest ever recorded in the history Lok Sabha. Final results will be announced on May 16.
India's ninth and final election phase concluded with an unprecedented 66.64% voter turnout, the highest ever recorded in the history Lok Sabha. Final results will be announced on May 16.
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May 12, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other May 12th famous birthdays

Katharine Hepburn
American actress, whose first film appearance was in "A Bill of Divorcement" (1932) with John Barrymore.
George Carlin
American comedian who started doing TV variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
Madeleine McCann
Emilio Estevez
Movie Actor.

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How old am I?

If May 12, 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 12.

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May 12, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 12, 2014?

Other May 12th famous deaths

Mia Martini
Italian pop singer, songwriter, and sister to rock singer Loredana Bertes.
Jean Dubuffet
A French primitive painter who painted full-time after 1942.
Erik Erikson
German psychoanalyst (Born 1902).
Robert Reed
American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias Mike Brady on the TV series "The Brady Bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

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May 12, 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 12, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 12, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 12, 2014?

The day of the week was Monday.

May 12th marks the 131st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 233 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 12, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 12, 2014?

Holidays

Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
International Nurses Day
Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
Blessed Imelda
Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances

International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints

Saint Epiphanius
Saint Domitilla
Saint Modoald
Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
Saint Joan of Portugal

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 12, 2014? Which were the top hits on May 12, 2014?
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