What happened on Saturday May 16, 2015?

Here's what happened on May 16, 2015:

• Sinai Insurgency Violence Gunmen targeted and shot three Egyptian judges on the Sinai Peninsula, seemingly in retaliation for Mohamed Morsi's death sentence, highlighting the ongoing political and sectarian tensions in the region.
• Mohamed Morsi Sentenced to Death An Egyptian court sentenced deposed President Mohamed Morsi to death for his role in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, marking a significant moment in Egypt's political turmoil following the Arab Spring.
• Abu Sayyaf Killed in US Raid The United States special operations forces conducted a targeted raid in Syrian territory, claiming to have killed Abu Sayyaf, a senior ISIL commander, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East.
• Study on Brain Injury in Newborns A groundbreaking medical study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases suggested that inflammation might be a primary cause of brain injury in newborns experiencing bloodstream infections, potentially offering new insights into neonatal healthcare.
• Jim Murphy Resigns as Scottish Labour Party Leader Jim Murphy announced his resignation as the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, signaling a potential shift in Scottish political leadership and party dynamics.
• Egyptian Football Clubs Banned An Egyptian court banned football clubs associated with terrorism allegations, a decision stemming from the tragic Port Said Stadium riot of 2012 where over 70 fans were killed and 500 injured, reflecting ongoing security concerns in Egyptian sports.
• Train Collision in Germany A tragic train accident occurred in Ibbenburen, Germany, where a passenger train collided with a tractor trailer and tractor at a crossing, resulting in two fatalities and twenty injuries.
• American Pharoah Wins Preakness Stakes American Pharoah won the 2015 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, a sporting event symbolically viewed as potentially helping to heal racial tensions in the city following the death of Freddie Gray.

Events in 2015

May 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 16, 2015

May 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.2442 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.201 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9152 CHF
• 1 USD = 15.0075 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.4229 AUD

May 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Inter - Juventus : 1 - 2
• Sampdoria - Lazio : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Hannover : 1 - 2
• Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
• Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
• Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 2 - 0
• Mainz - FC Koln : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Alaves : 2 - 3
• Las Palmas - Recreativo : 3 - 0
• Leganes - Sabadell : 1 - 1
• Mirandes - Barcelona B : 2 - 3
• Numancia - Mallorca : 1 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Caen : 1 - 1
• Evian Thonon Gaillard - St Etienne : 1 - 2
• Guingamp - Toulouse : 2 - 1
• Lille - Marseille : 0 - 4
• Lyon - Bordeaux : 1 - 1

May 16, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2015 can also be written as 5/16/2015 in the US and as 16/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 2015 in May 2015 calendar

Famous people died on May 16, 2015:

• Prashant Bhargava

  American director and producer (b. 1973).

• Moshe Levinger

  Israeli rabbi and author (b. 1935).

• Dean Potter
• Jackie Basehart

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on May 16th

May 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
4. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

May 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle
5. Flo Rida Featuring Sage The Gemini & Lookas - G.D.F.R.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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May 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:44 am and setting at 07:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 2015

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Someone born on May 16, 2015 is:

9 years 11 months old,

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or 521 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3651 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 16, 2015.

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