What happened on Saturday May 15, 2010?

About May 15th, 2010, in brief:

  • Historical events: Google publicly acknowledges improper collection of data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks over the past three years and grounds its Street View cars to halt further unauthorized data gathering.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 2010 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: OMG by Usher
  • Popular movie: Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton

More about May 15th, 2010? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 2010.

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May 15, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 2010:

  • Google Wi-Fi Data Collection Admission Google publicly acknowledges improper collection of data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks over the past three years and grounds its Street View cars to halt further unauthorized data gathering.
  • Sudanese Forces Claim Darfur Victory Sudanese military forces claim control of a rebel-held area in Darfur after reportedly killing over 150 members of the Justice and Equality Movement, highlighting ongoing regional conflict.
  • Thailand Political Unrest Government troops engage in continued conflict with red-shirt protesters in Bangkok, demonstrating the intense political tensions and civil unrest in Thailand.
  • Jessica Watson's Solo Circumnavigation Jessica Watson, at just 16 years old, successfully completed a non-stop, unassisted solo sailing voyage around the world, becoming the youngest person to achieve this remarkable maritime feat.
  • Mexican Politician Kidnapped Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a former Mexican presidential candidate, is forcibly taken from his home in Pedro Escobedo, Queretaro, indicating potential political instability or criminal activity.
  • Protest at Anglo Irish Bank Around 80 protesters from the eirigi group burn effigies outside Anglo Irish Bank Headquarters in Dublin, resulting in seven individuals being charged with public order offenses, reflecting ongoing economic tensions in Ireland.
  • Lookin at Lucky Wins Preakness Stakes The racehorse Lookin at Lucky triumphs in the 135th running of the prestigious Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland, showcasing exceptional equine athleticism.
  • Northern Algeria Earthquake A 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Algeria, resulting in at least two fatalities and 43 injuries, underscoring the region's seismic vulnerability.
  • China's First IMAX 3D Movie Ceremony A ceremonial event marks the beginning of China's first IMAX 3D movie production, inspired by the groundbreaking success of James Cameron's Avatar, signaling a new era in Chinese cinema technology.
  • Butantan Institute Collection Destroyed A devastating fire completely destroys the entire preserved snake collection at the Butantan Institute in Sao Paulo, Brazil, including nearly half a million potentially undocumented arachnid species.
  • Ryanair Fined for Passenger Negligence Italian authorities impose a €3 million fine on Ryanair for failing to assist passengers during flight cancellations caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud crisis, highlighting airline accountability during extraordinary circumstances.
  • Hong Kong By-Election A by-election is conducted in Hong Kong, reflecting the region's ongoing political processes and democratic participation.

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May 15, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 15, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Udinese : 3 - 1
  • Milan - Juventus : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Sevilla : 2 - 3
  • Ath Bilbao - La Coruna : 2 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Getafe : 0 - 3
  • Mallorca - Espanol : 2 - 0
  • Zaragoza - Villarreal : 3 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cordoba - Recreativo : 1 - 1
  • Gimnastic - Betis : 0 - 1
  • Huesca - Real Union : 2 - 3
  • Las Palmas - Cadiz : 1 - 1
  • Levante - Albacete : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Rennes : 1 - 0
  • Lens - Bordeaux : 4 - 3
  • Lorient - Lille : 2 - 1
  • Lyon - Le Mans : 2 - 0
  • Marseille - Grenoble : 2 - 0
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What day of the week was May 15, 2010?


May 15, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2010 can also be written as 5/15/2010 in the US and as 15/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 2010:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
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  • Besian Idrizaj

    Austrian footballer (born 1987).

  • John Sheperd-Barron
  • Rodolfo d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Diether de la Motte

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May 15, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 15, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2010 was OMG by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

  1. - OMG youtube
  2. - Nothin' On You youtube
  3. - Rude Boy youtube
  4. - Break Your Heart youtube
  5. - Need You Now youtube

May 15, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

  1. - Everything To Me
  2. - My Chick Bad
  3. - Rude Boy youtube
  4. - Over
  5. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
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May 15, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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May 15, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 2010?


Someone born on May 15, 2010 is:

14 years 11 months old,

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