Friday May 16, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/16/2014, UK date format: 16/5/2014

May 16th, 2014 was the 136th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Friday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Alijah Baskett .

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 Carnal Curiosity by Stuart Woods was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Forest or 1001 Spikes.

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 16 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

May 16, 2014 Events

What happened on May 16, 2014?

Historical Events

Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014:: Pro-Russian rebels rapidly withdraw from Mariupol as unarmed pro-Ukraine Steelworkers, some of them employed by System Capital Management join the police to patrol the city. (U.S. News & World Report).(New York Times). The United Nations warns about a deterioration in human rights in eastern Ukraine, and the persecution and harassment of the Crimean Tartars.
Pro-Russian rebels rapidly withdraw from Mariupol, as dozens unarmed pro-Ukraine Steelworkers and some employed by System Capital Management join the police in patrolling the city.
The United Nations warns about a decline in human rights in Ukraine's eastern region and harassment and persecution of Crimean Tartars.
Two explosions in Nairobi's Gikomba market kill 10 people.
Brazilian police clashed with protestors angered at the high cost of hosting the World Cup cities of Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro.
After a 52-year career, Barbara Walters, an American journalist, has retired.
2014 General Motors Recall: The United States Government fines General Motors $35 Million for delaying the recall of small cars with defective ignition switches.
General Motors was fined $35 million by the United States Government for failing to recall small cars with defective ignition switches.
Darden Restaurants sells Red Lobster to Golden Gate Capital at US$2.1 billion
Soma Mine Disaster: Turkish police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protestors during a crackdown against an anti-government demonstration.
Turkish police retaliated against an anti-government protest in Soma by firing water cannon and tear gas at thousands of protestors.
Russian Proton-M rocket carrying an unmanned communications satellite deviates from its intended course and ends up burning in the atmosphere.
San Diego County, California announced that 11 wildfires had destroyed more than 22,000 acres.
As heavy rains cause flooding, thousands are being evacuated from Serbia and Bosnia.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi is elected the majority party in the Indian general elections. The Indian National Congress, the incumbent, records its worst-ever result.
Following a scandal involving long waits, treatment delays and falsifications at VA hospitals, Dr. Robert Petzel has resigned as the US Under Secretary for Veterans Affairs for Health.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. is the association football team. Manchester City F.C. UEFA has fined them EUR60 million for violating Fair Play regulations.
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May 16, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on May 16, 2014?

Alijah Baskett
American television personality Kendra Wilkinson and American football player Hank Baskett's second and first daughters, respectively.

Other May 16th famous birthdays

Megan Fox
American actress and model.
Pierce Brosnan
He is an Irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
Laura Pausini
Italian pop singer, who won the top prize in 1993 San Remo Music Festival as a new artist.
Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.

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How old am I?

If May 16, 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 16.

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May 16, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 16, 2014?

Gerald M. Edelman

Other May 16th famous deaths

Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (Born 1942).
Django Reinhardt
Belgian composer and jazz musician who earned an international reputation for his recordings.

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May 16, 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

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Can the numbers in May 16, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 16, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 16, 2014?

The day of the week was Friday.

May 16th marks the 135th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 229 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 16, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 16, 2014?

Holidays

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

Observances

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

Saints

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.

Music charts

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