Monday May 14, 2012: on this day

May 14, 2012 was the 135th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 14, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 14, 2012, who was born and died on May 14, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Satyamev Jayate) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was May 14, 2012?


May 14, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 2012 can also be written as 5/14/2012 in the US and as 14/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

history

May 14, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 2012:

  • Syrian uprising: at most 30 people are killed in a clash between rebel fighters and the government forces in rastan. according to reports, 23 of those who died are government soldiers.
  • Air india cancels 13 international flights as a result of a pilots' strike. this is the seventh day of an air india pilots’ strike.
  • A 21-person agni air flight crashes as it tries to land at jomsom airport, mountainous northern nepal. 15 people have been confirmed dead.
  • The peruvianndashchilean border is struck by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. it causes power outages but not serious damage. there have been no reports of casualties.
  • Lee myung-bak, the president of south korea, begins the first official south korean visit to myanmar since 1983 when north korean commandos tried to assassinate chun doohwan in a bomb attack.
  • After reaching an egyptian-mediated agreement, over 1,500 palestinian prisoners held in israeli prisons have ended their hunger strike.
  • News corporation scandal
  • Alastair campbell (ex-director of communications for tony blair) tells the leveson inquiry there was no ampquotexpress agreement between blair and rupert murdoch, news corporation ceo, in the lead up to 1997 uk general elections.
  • Louis walsh, entertainment manager, requests access to documents that allegedly show murdoch's tabloid "the sun" paid eur700 to a man who made a false accusation of walsh sexual assault in a high-profile case. according to walsh's senior counsel, the operation was ordered by ''the sun' to exonerate louis walsh.
  • The fourth attempt of major greek political parties to form an alliance government fails. a fourth attempt to form a coalition government is planned for may 15. if a coalition cannot agree, emergency elections will be held in june.
  • Ron paul, a republican politician in america, announced that he would be ending his active presidential campaign. he will however, continue to try to get delegates for the republican national convention in august.
  • Stanford university scientists in california have created a bionic eye that is powered by focused light. although the prototype is still in development, this device could one day restore sight to millions of people with eye diseases like macular degeneration or retinal pigmentosa.
  • Manchester's victory in the premier league season finale saw thousands gather in manchester to celebrate the team's first premier league win since 1968.
  • Ruud van nielrooy, malaga cf player, announces his retirement.
  • Queens park rangers' joey barton was charged yesterday by the football association for his behavior during yesterday's manchester city game, where he assaulted multiple opposing players.
  • Agni air flight cht crashes in nepal after a failed go-around, killing 15 people.

LIFE Magazine

May 14, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 14, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $562.57
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.82
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.92

Exchange Rates on May 14, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.84 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0031 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9362 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3215 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.42 JPY

May 14, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Albinoleffe - Verona : 1 - 1
zodiac

May 14, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and 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.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 14, 2012! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

May 14, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for May 14, 2012
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

May 14, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

22%

The moon phase on May 14, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 2012 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 14, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:14 am and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on May 14, 2012

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on May 14, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 14th

birthday

May 14, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 5 days old,

or 622 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4358 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 2012?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 14, 2012.

RIP

May 14, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 2012:

  • Manna Zetterlund

    Manna Zetterlund was a Swedish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Mario Trejo

    Argentinian poet, playwright, and journalist (b. 1926).

  • Ernst Hinterberger

    Austrian author and screenwriter (b. 1931).

  • Ferrante Pierantoni
  • Vito Sante Miolli
  • Graziella Riga

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 14th

holidays

May 14, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 2012:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 2012:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
vinyl songs

May 14, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 14, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Leave You Alone
  4. - UP!
  5. - Drank In My Cup

May 14, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 14, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 14, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was May 14, 2012 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

May 14, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 14, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

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

May 14, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

Manhunt by Peter L. Bergen

Manhunt

By:

NOW A HBO DOCUMENTARY IN MANHUNT Peter Bergen gives a tense but comprehensive account of Osama Bin Laden's pursuit and death.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

By:

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.

Robert B. Parker'S Lullaby by Ace Atkins

Robert B. Parker'S Lullaby

By:

Spenser is not convinced that Mattie, 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted when she asks him to investigate her mother's death.

The Passage Of Power by Robert A. Caro

The Passage Of Power

By:

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE, THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE, THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK PRIZE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES TEN

May 14, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

99 Spirits

99 Spirits

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle, role-playing

Publisher: JP TORaIKI; WW Fruitbat Factory

CityVille 2

CityVille 2

Platform: Internet

Genre: City-building, construction and management simulation

Publisher: Zynga

Dead Hungry Diner

Dead Hungry Diner

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: Black Market Games, Big Fish Games

Amy

Amy

Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3

Genre: Survival horror, stealth

Publisher: Lexis Numérique

Dance Central 3

Dance Central 3

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Music, Rhythm, Exercise

Publisher: Harmonix

history

Who was the US President on May 14, 2012?

On May 14, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 2012?

On May 14, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 2012?

On May 14, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

Find out more about May 14th

history

What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

Do you remember 2012? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for May 2012?

May 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2012 calendar looked like.

Monday May 14, 2012