What happened on Tuesday May 15, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 15, 2007:

• Peshawar Hotel Bombing A devastating bomb attack on a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan, results in at least 24 fatalities, underscoring the persistent terrorism challenges in the region.
• Palestinian Political Crisis The coalition government between Fatah and Hamas in the Palestinian National Authority collapses, with intense fighting erupting in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the deep political divisions within Palestinian territories.
• Philippine Election Violence The death toll from violence connected to the Philippine general elections rises to 126, highlighting the ongoing challenges of electoral integrity and political conflict in the country.
• War Czar Appointment Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute is selected by President Bush to serve as the 'war czar', responsible for overseeing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during a critical period of the Global War on Terror.
• US-Russia Diplomatic Meeting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reflecting the complex diplomatic relations between the two nations during this period.
• Death of Jerry Falwell Reverend Jerry Falwell, a pivotal figure in the American religious right and a significant political influencer, passes away. He was known for transforming evangelical Christianity into a powerful political movement.
• Thomson-Reuters Merger The Thomson Corporation agrees to purchase Reuters for £8.7 Billion, creating the world's largest financial news and data organization and signaling significant consolidation in the media industry.
• Death of Yolanda King Yolanda King, prominent American actress and civil rights activist, and eldest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., passed away. She was a significant figure in continuing her father's legacy of social justice and equality.
• French Political Transition French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin resigns, signaling a significant shift in the French political landscape during the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy.
• David Bain Murder Trial David Bain is convicted in one of New Zealand's most controversial murder trials, with the potential for a retrial after an appeal to the Privy Council.
• Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout Space Shuttle Atlantis is rolled out to launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for the STS-117 mission. This rollout follows repairs necessitated by previous hailstorm damage to the External Tank.
• Copenhagen Protests Protesters in Copenhagen clashed with police following the demolition of a Freetown Christiania building. The iconic Little Mermaid statue was vandalized by being doused in red paint during the demonstrations.

Events in 2007

May 15, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 15, 2007

May 15, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 15, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $109.57
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.67
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.40

Exchange Rates on May 15, 2007:

• 1 USD = 120.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0984 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2153 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.6835 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.44 JPY

May 15, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Brescia - Napoli : 0 - 1

May 15, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2007 can also be written as 5/15/2007 in the US and as 15/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 15, 2007:

• Jerry Falwell

  Influential American evangelical pastor who founded the Moral Majority and significantly impacted conservative Christian political activism...

• Yolanda King

  Yolanda King was a prominent civil rights activist, actress, and eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Giorgio Cavaglieri

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2007 was Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
2. Ne-Yo - Because Of You
3. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
4. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
5. Timbaland - Give It To Me

May 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 15, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
3. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
4. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
5. Tank - Please Don't Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 2007 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 15, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:26 am and setting at 08:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 2007

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Someone born on May 15, 2007 is:

17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 8 days old,

or 923 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6463 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2007?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 15, 2007.

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