Sunday May 16, 2010: on this day

May 16, 2010 was the 136th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 16, 2010 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 16, 2010, who was born and died on May 16, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. OMG by Usher), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Passione) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2010?


May 16, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2010 can also be written as 5/16/2010 in the US and as 16/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2010:

  • In the shelling of mogadishu, somalia's capital, 20 people were killed and 60 more were injured.
  • Abhisit vejjajiva (thailand's prime minister) warns about escalating violence and is contemplating a curfew following clashes with protesters that saw 25 people killed over the past three days.
  • Al-shabab rebels attack the somali parliament as it meets this year for the first time.
  • Six villagers were killed by maoist guerillas in an alleged revenge attack in chhattisgarh (india),
  • Two grenade explosions in rwanda's capital kigali result in 28 injuries and one death.
  • In the dominican republic, voters vote in a parliamentary election.
  • After prime minister nuri al-maliki claimed that there had been election fraud, a recount of votes from the march 7 iraqi elections found no changes in the seat allocations for any blocs in baghdad's most populous province. this was a setback for him, who won a court appeal to the recount. his coalition came in second place by two seats.
  • Prime minister recep tyyip erdogan flew to tehran to attend talks with president luiz inacio lula da silva. these talks were aimed at convincing iran about the benefits of sending nuclear material abroad to be processed to reduce west's fears that iran might build a bomb.
  • Canadian fighter jets assist a cathay pacific airliner landing at vancouver international airport during a bomb threat. the passengers are then removed.
  • Barack obama, the united states president, will ask congress for $200m more in military aid to israel to get an iron dome short-range rocket defense system against rocket and mortar attacks from gaza or southern lebanon.
  • Scientists have found massive oil plumes deep in the gulf of mexico. one of these is as large as 10 mi long, 3 mi wide, and 300 feet thick in places. this new evidence suggests that the leakage from the undersea well may be much worse than the united states government and bp estimate.
  • Hong kong activists call for universal suffrage and a by-election is held.
  • Puerto rico is shaken by an earthquake of magnitude 5.8.
  • During a skirmish, the republic of korea navy fires shots on a north korean patrol boat.
  • Due to icelandic volcanic eruptions, ireland's airspace is again closed.
  • Oxford united f.c. after beating york city f.c., oxford united f.c. was promoted to the conference national. 3-1 at wembley stadium
  • Clotilde, a french lecturer, was charged with spying on iran following last june's disputed elections. she is now free and returning to paris.
  • Brazilian president luiz inacio lula da silva flew from moscow to tehran, where he met russian president dmitry medvedev. he then went on to tehran for a meeting regarding the nuclear issue with iranian officials.
  • David triesman, baron triesman has resigned as chairman of the football association and england's bid for the 2018 fifa world cup. he was "entrapped" by the mail on sunday when he suggested that spain could drop its bid if russia bribed referees at next month's 2010 fifa world cup.

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May 16, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Palermo : 1 - 2
  • Bari - Fiorentina : 2 - 0
  • Cagliari - Bologna : 1 - 1
  • Catania - Genoa : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Roma : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Valladolid : 4 - 0
  • Malaga - Real Madrid : 1 - 1
  • Osasuna - Xerez : 1 - 1
  • Santander - Sp Gijon : 2 - 0
  • Valencia - Tenerife : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Celta : 1 - 0
  • Numancia - Vallecano : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Crotone - Mantova : 2 - 2
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May 16, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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.

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May 16, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 11:10 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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Who was born on May 16, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 13 days old,

or 723 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5066 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2010?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2010.

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May 16, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2010:

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Uno Ingard

    Swedish physicist known for contributions to acoustics and signal processing.

  • Hank Jones

    American composer and bandleader of piano (d. 2010).

  • Aiyana Jones

    Aiyana Jones was a young girl tragically killed during a police raid in Detroit.

  • Vittorio Ghiandi
  • Giuseppe Reale
  • Oswaldo López Arellano
  • Cristiano Grottanelli
  • Alfonso Escámez
  • Philippe Bertrand

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

  • Delorese Roberts

    Actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2010:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2010:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2010:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

May 16, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 16, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

May 16, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything To Me
  2. - My Chick Bad
  3. - Rude Boy youtube
  4. - Over
  5. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)

May 16, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 16, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina Bonita
  2. - Al Menos
  3. - Ando Bien Pedo
  4. - El Enamorado
  5. - Te Pido Perdon

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May 16, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

May 16, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

Oprah by Kitty Kelley

Oprah

By:

Oprah Winfrey has been revealing secrets better than anyone for the past 25 years. She has been a major contributor to the show, which is undoubtedly the most popular in TV history.

Hellhound On His Trail by Hampton Sides

Hellhound On His Trail

By:

NATIONAL BESTSELLERENominee for the Gar Award One of the Best Books in the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine Time, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor and St.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose

The Pacific

By:

The official companion book of the Emmy(r), Award-winning HBO(r), miniseries is now available in The New York Times. Between the moment General MacArthur's plane landed and America's retreat to China in late-November 1941

May 16, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer

Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Funcom CompuExpert (NA)[1] Deep Silver (EU)

Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front

Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: First-person shooter, action-adventure

Publisher: Gameloft

Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time

Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time

Platform: IOS, Android

Genre: Adventure/Puzzle

Publisher: BBC Worldwide

Pac-Man Party

Pac-Man Party

Platform: Wii Nintendo 3DS Windows Phone 7

Genre: Party game

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Just Cause 2

Just Cause 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 2010?

On May 16, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2010?

On May 16, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2010?

On May 16, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for May 2010?

May 2010 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.

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