Monday May 14, 2012

US date format: 5/14/2012, UK date format: 14/5/2012

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 14, 2012).

The number one song in US was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Satyamev Jayate. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dream PetHouse or Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 14 across the years or at May 2012 calendar.

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May 14, 2012 Events

What happened on May 14, 2012?

Historical Events

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.
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May 14, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 14, 2012?

Mario Trejo

Other May 14th famous deaths

John Edward
American psychic, host of the TV series "Crossing Over With John Edward," in which he roams through his studio audiences, transmitting...
Anna Lee
British actress (Born 1913).
Anna Lee
British actress (Born 1913).
Stanley Kunitz
American poet and academic (d. 2006).

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May 14, 2012 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

Dragon

May 14, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 14, 2012?

The day of the week was Monday.

May 14th marks the 134th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 231 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2012 calendar

May	2012
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

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