What happened on Friday, May 12, 2017?

Here's what happened on May 12, 2017:

• WannaCry ransomware global cyber attack On May 12, 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack began, affecting hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. The attack exploited a vulnerability in Windows operating systems, demanding ransom payments in Bitcoin. It highlighted the vulnerabilities in global cybersecurity and prompted widespread concern among organizations and governments. source: bbc.com
• FBI investigation into Russian election interference On May 12, 2017, the FBI was actively investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This investigation included examining potential connections between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. source: nytimes.com
• Terrorist bombing in Balochistan, Pakistan On May 12, 2017, a terrorist bombing in Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in multiple casualties. The attack targeted a police convoy, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. source: reuters.com
• Iranian Presidential Election Live TV Debate A pivotal live television debate occurred during the 2017 Iranian Presidential Election, featuring frontrunners challenging incumbent President Hassan Rouhani, with significant focus on critiquing his economic policies.
• Dutch Court Grants Medical Autonomy to 12-Year-Old A landmark legal decision in the Netherlands allowed a 12-year-old boy to make his own medical decisions regarding chemotherapy, based on a psychiatric assessment of his decision-making capacity.
• Chelsea Wins 2016-17 Premier League Chelsea Football Club clinched the 2016-17 Premier League title after defeating West Bromwich Albion, securing their fifth Premier League championship in the club's history.
• Paramore Releases 'After Laughter' Grammy-winning band Paramore released their fifth studio album 'After Laughter', marking a significant moment in their musical evolution.
• J.K. Rowling Warns Fans About Stolen Manuscript Renowned author J.K. Rowling urged her fans not to purchase a stolen Harry Potter prequel manuscript that was originally intended for a charity auction.

Events in 2017

May 12, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 12, 2017

May 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $154.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.36
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.30

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9147 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.28 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7759 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3526 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3709 CAD

May 12, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla B - Getafe : 2 - 1
• Zaragoza - Cadiz : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio GFCO - Lens : 0 - 4
• Amiens - Laval : 3 - 0
• Bourg Peronnas - Brest : 1 - 2
• Nimes - Ajaccio : 3 - 1
• Niort - Strasbourg : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Celtic : 1 - 3
• Everton - Watford : 1 - 0
• West Brom - Chelsea : 0 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Belenenses - Moreirense : 1 - 1

May 12, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2017 can also be written as 5/12/2017 in the US and as 12/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 2017 in May 2017 calendar

Famous people died on May 12, 2017:

• Mauno Koivisto

  Prominent Finnish politician who served as the ninth President of Finland from 1982 to 1994, playing a crucial role during the late Cold War...

• Antonio Candido
• Amotz Zahavi
• Yale Lary

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
5. Future - Mask Off

May 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
3. Future - Mask Off
4. Kendrick Lamar - DNA.
5. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy

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

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May 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 2017

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Someone born on May 12, 2017 is:

9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months and 25 days old,

or 481 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3373 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 2017?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 12th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 12, 2017.

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