Thursday May 15, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/15/2014, UK date format: 15/5/2014

May 15th, 2014 was the 135th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Thursday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Twins Arnold .

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ace Combat Infinity or Chaos Rings III.

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

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 15 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

May 15, 2014 Events

What happened on May 15, 2014?

Historical Events

Syrian Civil War: A car bomb explodes close to the Turkish border killing at least 29 and injuring many more.
Near the Turkish border, a car bomb explodes killing at least 29 and injuring many more.
Israeli soldiers reportedly kill two Palestinians during demonstrations close to a prison housing Palestinian militants. The protestors were waving flags and throwing stones.
2013-14 Thai political crisis: 2 people are killed and 21 injured in an attack at a Bangkok anti-government demonstration.
An attack on a Bangkok anti-government protest leaves 21 people dead and two others injured.
The attack on Urumqi Railway Station, China by a group called Turkestan Islamic Party is claimed to be the work of a group called Turkestan Islamic Party.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: First Family Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, along with many political figures, visit the memorial and dedicate it together with the victims of Ground Zero.
Michelle Obama, First Family, and many political figures visited Ground Zero to dedicate the memorial together with the victims.
(BBC) Several trade unions in Turkey stage a one-day strike to respond to the Soma mine catastrophe. (BBC). Several protests are held in Ankara Istanbul, Istanbul, Bursa Bursa Bursa, Antalya, Bursa and Diyarbakir as a response to the disaster. Many of these demonstrations were violent. Police responded with force to many of the protests. (BBC) The official death toll from the disaster is now at 282, with as many as 150 missing miners.
As a response to the disaster, several trade unions in Turkey have called for a one-day strike.
In response to the disaster, there are several demonstrations in Ankara Istanbul, Bursa Bursa, Antalya, Bursa, Bursa, Bursa, Bursa and Diyarbakir. Many of these protests are violent. Police respond to many of them with force.
Official death toll rises to 282, with as many as 150 miners still missing.
Los Angeles' oil pipe burst, releasing an estimated 10,000 gallons oil onto the streets.
At least 12 people are killed and many more missing when a ferry crashes on the Meghna River, Bangladesh's Munshiganj district.
Sinking of MV Sewol :: 15 crew members of MV Sewol were charged in connection to the sinking off South Korea's coast. Four others, including the captain, have been charged with homicide.
The sinking off the coast South Korea of the MV Sewol has led to the arrest of fifteen crew members and four others, including the captain, for homicide.
Aaron Hernandez, a former tight end for the New England Patriots, is facing two murder charges in connection to a July 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston's South End.
Meriam Yehya Ibrahim is a pregnant Christian woman sentenced to death in Sudan for her apostasy. This case has been widely condemned by the international community.
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May 15, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 15, 2014?

Twins Arnold
At Akron General Medical Center, Amanda Arnold gave birth to monoamniotic twins.

Other May 15th famous birthdays

Mireille Darc
French actress.
Madhuri Dixit
Indian actress.
Andy Murray
Scottish professional tennis player, ranked No.
James Mason
England, United Kingdom -- Actor.

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How old am I?

If May 15, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 15.

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May 15, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 15, 2014?

Other May 15th famous deaths

June Carter Cash
American singer and musician (Born 1929).
Wayman Tisdale
American smooth jazz bassist and basketball player (d. 2009).
Theodore H White
American journalist (Making of President Pulitzer) dies at the age of 71 (born in 1958).
Wynne Gibson
Actor (Night After Night, Aggie Appleby).

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May 15, 2014 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

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 15, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 15, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 15, 2014?

The day of the week was Thursday.

May 15th marks the 134th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 230 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
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

May 15, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 15, 2014?

Holidays

Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
International day of climate changes.
International conscientious objectors' day.
Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
International day of families.
Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints

Saint Dymphna
Saint Achillius
Saint Gerebern
Saint Isidore the Labourer
Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
Saint Reticius
Saint Denise

Music charts

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