Monday May 16, 2011

US date format: 5/16/2011, UK date format: 16/5/2011

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 16, 2011).

The number one song in US was Rolling In The Deep by Adele.

X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Division. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bust-a-Move Universe or Minecraft.

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.

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May 16, 2011 Events

What happened on May 16, 2011?


Historical Events

  • The European Union has agreed to a EUR78ampnbspbillion rescue package for Portugal. The bailout loan will equally be split between the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism and the European Financial Stability Facility.
  • In Karachi, Pakistan, gunmen opened fire on the car of the Saudi Arabian consulate. The driver was killed. (AP via MSNBC).
  • The Israeli Navy fired warning shots at a Malaysian vessel that was heading to the Gaza Strip. It forced it to return to Egypt.
  • An activist from Syria claims that a mass grave was discovered in Deraa, the central town of the 2011 Syrian uprising.
  • NATO forces discover a small boat with explosives in Misrata, Libya. It is believed that it was being used by forces loyal to Muammar Gadafi.
  • A bomb in southern Afghanistan kills four members of the United States Army. (AP via NPR),
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What happened on May 16 in history? Find out the list of May 16th major events

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May 16, 2011 Famous Deaths


Who died on May 16, 2011?

Other May 16th famous deaths

  • Jim Henson

    American puppeteer, producer, director, writer and performing genius.

  • Andy Kaufman

    American actor who performed his off-beat, highly original, stand-up comedy and impressionist routine on TV, in clubs and concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (Born 1942).

  • Belgian jazz musician and composer who gained an international reputation for his recordings.

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May 16, 2011 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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May 16, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 16, 2011?


The day of the week was Monday.

May 16th marks the 135th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 229 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon

Country: United States of America

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on May 16, 2011? Which were the top hits on May 16, 2011?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Rolling In The Deep
  2. - E.T.
  3. - On The Floor
  4. - Just Can't Get Enough
  5. - The Lazy Song

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - Sure Thing
  3. - Motivation
  4. - Far Away
  5. - All Of The Lights

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Rope
  2. - Help Is On The Way
  3. - Country Song
  4. - The Cave
  5. - Howlin' For You

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - Me Encantaria
  4. - Gracias A Dios
  5. - Te Amo y Te Amo
Sport Games on May 16, 2011

Sport Games on May 16, 2011


La Liga Segunda Division

Football (Spain)
  • Elche - Villarreal B : 0 - 0
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Division 2

Football (France)
  • Dijon - Grenoble : 2 - 1
  • Le Mans - Laval : 4 - 0
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Le Championnat

Football (France)
  • Brest - Lyon : 1 - 1
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Serie B

Football (Italy)
  • Albinoleffe - Atalanta : 2 - 3
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in May 2011?

Books

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Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe

Stories I Only Tell My Friends

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This is a hilarious and moving account of a life that was almost entirely hidden from the public eye. A fifteen-year-old idol, an international icon, and the founder of the BratPack

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

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The Paris Wife is a deeply moving story about ambition and betrayal. It captures the love affair of two extraordinary people: Ernest Hemingway, and Hadley,

My Lucky Life In And Out Of Show Business by Dick Van Dyke

My Lucky Life In And Out Of Show Business

By:

The golden age of television is undoubtedly marked by Dick Van Dyke. He is beloved for his radiant smile, physical dexterity and his adoring fans around the globe.

A Turn In The Road by Debbie Macomber

A Turn In The Road

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Sometimes where you think your going is not where you end. Bethanne Hamlin, in the middle, of her year, takes a roadtrip with her daughter.

I'M Over All That by Shirley MacLaine

I'M Over All That

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The New York Times Bestseller--now available in paperback Shirley MacLaine, an award-winning actress, has written the most accessible, funny, and timely book in her career. It details all she's done...and some she's still doing.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Bust-a-Move Universe

Bust-a-Move Universe

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Square Enix

Minecraft

Minecraft

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; Android; iOS; Windows Phone; Xbox 360; Xbox One; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Raspberry Pi; Universal Windows Platform; Wii U

Genre: Sandbox, survival

Publisher: Mojang (PC, mobile, Wii U); Microsoft Studios (X360, XONE, Windows Phone, Windows 10 Edition); Sony Computer Entertainment (PS3, PS4, PSV)

Avernum: Escape from the Pit

Avernum: Escape from the Pit

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X iOS Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Role-playing video game

Cities XL 2012

Cities XL 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City simulator

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dead Space

Dead Space

Platform: iOS, BlackBerry PlayBook, Xperia Play, Android, BlackBerry 10

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.22
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $339.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.96
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $169.81

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 80.84 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9749 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8841 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5087 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 114.5 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on May 16, 2011?

On May 16, 2011 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is May 16, 2011?

On May 16, 2011 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on May 16, 2011?

On May 16, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2011?

On May 16, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2011?

On May 16, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on May 16, 2011?

Famous people died on May 16, 2011 include, Edward Hardwicke, Herman Brady Roche, Edward Hardwicke.