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About May 18th, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 18, 2012, the Group of Eight (G8) summit convened at Camp David, focusing on the Eurozone crisis. Leaders emphasized the need for a balanced approach, combining fiscal consolidation with growth-promoting policies. U.S. President Barack Obama highlighted the importance of a 'strong growth agenda' alongside efforts to manage the Eurozone's fiscal challenges.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 2012 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
- Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon
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- May 18, 2012: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was May 18, 2012?
- May 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 18, 2012?
- Back in 2012
May 18, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 2012:
- G8 Summit addresses Eurozone crisis On May 18, 2012, the Group of Eight (G8) summit convened at Camp David, focusing on the Eurozone crisis. Leaders emphasized the need for a balanced approach, combining fiscal consolidation with growth-promoting policies. U.S. President Barack Obama highlighted the importance of a 'strong growth agenda' alongside efforts to manage the Eurozone's fiscal challenges. source: gov.uk
- Facebook's Initial Public Offering On May 18, 2012, Facebook, the social media giant, went public with its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company offered 421 million shares at $38 each, raising approximately $16 billion and valuing Facebook at around $104 billion. This IPO was one of the largest in technology sector history at that time. source: reuters.com
- Journalist murdered in Mexican drug war On May 18, 2012, a journalist was killed in Mexico, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by media professionals amid the country's drug-related violence. The murder underscored the risks associated with reporting on organized crime and the challenges to press freedom in Mexico. source: bbc.com
- Olympic Flame Arrives in Britain The Olympic Flame arrived in Britain from Athens, Greece, signaling the beginning of the torch relay in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, a moment of international sporting anticipation.
- Baghdad Bombing at Pet Store A tragic terrorist attack in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in five fatalities when three roadside bombs exploded at an outdoor pet store, demonstrating the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
- Death of Renowned German Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, a celebrated German baritone and one of the most influential classical singers of the 20th century, passed away at the age of 86, leaving a significant legacy in classical music.
- Stock Market Decline The Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 reached their lowest levels since 2012, indicating significant economic uncertainty and market volatility.
- Dutch Political Leadership Change Sybrand van Haersma Buma was elected as the party leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and became the top candidate for the 2012 Dutch general elections.
May 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 18, 2012:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $533.96
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.79
- General Electric GE: opens at $18.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.78
Exchange Rates on May 18, 2012:
- 1 USD = 79.01 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0193 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9397 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3282 CNY
- 1 EUR = 100.99 JPY
May 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Boulogne - Monaco : 1 - 2
- Chateauroux - Guingamp : 0 - 2
- Clermont - Laval : 2 - 0
- Istres - Bastia : 1 - 0
- Le Havre - Angers : 3 - 0
What day of the week was May 18, 2012?
May 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 2012:
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Dietrich Fischer-DieskauRenowned German baritone who was a leading classical music interpreter of the 20th century, famous for his exceptional lieder performances...
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Peter JonesProminent British entrepreneur famous for his appearances on the popular business reality show Dragons' Den, where he invests in and mentors...
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Alan OakleyEnglish bicycle designer, designed the raleigh chopper (b. 1927).
May 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- Fun. - We Are Young
- Maroon 5 - Payphone
- Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
- Flo Rida - Wild Ones
May 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
- Usher - Climax
- Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
- Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
- LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
- Kirko Bangz - Drank In My Cup
May 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 2012 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 07:12 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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How old is someone born on May 18, 2012?
Someone born on May 18, 2012 is:
14 years 2 months old,
or 170 months and 17 days old,
or 741 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5191 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2012?
There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 18th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 18, 2012.
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Back in 2012
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