Thursday May 17, 2012: on this day

May 17, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2012 can also be written as 5/17/2012 in the US and as 17/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on May 17, 2012:

• Conflict in 2012 east dr congo: the democratic republic of congo's military has been bombarding positions that it believes are being held by rebels, who have been fighting the army in the country's eastern for several weeks.
• Clashes continue between venezuelan military personnel and prisoners at a caracas prison.
• At 63, donna summer, a pop singer, succumbs to lung cancer.
• Three chinese boats with 29 crew are taken by unidentified north koreans and demanded payment.
• Ambassador to israel daniel b. shapiro states that the united states is ready to strike iran in order to stop the development of nuclear weapons.
• Due to mistakes made by the prosecutors in disclosing evidence, the defense is unable to proceed with ratko mladic's trial.
• Burhan ghalioun is the leader of syria's national council and offers to resign, after being accused of monopolizing power.
• An army of veterans of the chinese communist party calls for zhou yongkang, the security chief, to be removed.
• Two of president trump's nominees for the federal reserve were confirmed by the u.s. senate, bringing the total number of board members to seven. in six years, all seven seats were filled for the first time.

May 17, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 17, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $545.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.95
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.67

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0195 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9468 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3254 CNY
• 1 EUR = 100.59 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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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 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2012 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 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

• Dennis Hopper

  American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

• Adel Imam

  Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

• Ross Butler

  Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

• Bob Saget

  Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

• Derek Hough

  Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

• Leven Rambin

  Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Nikki Reed

  Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

• Craig Ferguson

  Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

• Sasha Alexander

  Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 8 days old,

or 623 weeks

or 4361 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2012?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 2012.

Famous people died on May 17, 2012:

• Warda Al-Jazairia

  Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

• Dona Summer

  Dona Summer was a legendary singer and songwriter, known as the 'Queen of Disco.

• Jon Istad
• Antonio Tancredi
• France Clidat
• Gideon Ezra
• Hucleux

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

• Frank Gorshin

  American actor.

• Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• Bruce Fairbairn

  Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

• Robert Webber

  Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

• Hugh Burden

  Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

• Kyston Williams

  Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

• Lyndle Smith

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

• Zahki Khan

  Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

• Geovannie Ramirez

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Wendle Ford

  Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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Holidays on May 17, 2012:

• Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
• Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
• International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
• Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2012:

• UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2012:

• Saint Solochon
• Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
• Saint Montanus
• Saint Dietmar
• Saint Pamphamer
• Saint Pamphalon
• Saint Adrian of Alexandria

May 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 17, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Fun. - We Are Young
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
5. Flo Rida - Wild Ones

May 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 17, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
4. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
5. Kirko Bangz - Drank In My Cup

May 17, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 17, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2. Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
3. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
4. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
5. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex