What happened on Thursday May 20, 2010?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2010:

• First Artificial Lifeform Created Scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute achieved a groundbreaking scientific milestone by successfully transplanting a synthesized genome into an existing cell, creating the world's first artificial lifeform named Mycoplasma laboratorium.
• International Condemnation of North Korea over Cheonan Sinking Multiple countries condemned North Korea for its alleged involvement in the sinking of the South Korean vessel Cheonan. In response, North Korea denied the accusations and threatened war if international sanctions were imposed.
• Deadly Floods in Central Europe Severe flooding struck multiple Central European countries, causing significant damage and loss of life. Five people were killed in Poland, with additional flooding affecting Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic due to intense downpours.
• Violent Confrontation in Antananarivo A violent clash occurred between authorities and a dissident army unit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and injuries to five others.

Events in 2010

May 20, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 20, 2010

May 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.47
• Apple AAPL: opens at $241.88
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.81
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.22

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2010:

• 1 USD = 89.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0714 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1516 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8287 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.33 JPY

May 20, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2010 can also be written as 5/20/2010 in the US and as 20/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 2010:

• Walter Rudin
• Giampaolo Fabris

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2010 was Not Afraid by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Eminem - Not Afraid
2. Usher - OMG
3. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
5. B.o.B. - Airplanes

May 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Monica - Everything To Me
3. Drake - Over
4. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
5. Rihanna - Rude Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2010 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 2010 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 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 01:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 2010

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Someone born on May 20, 2010 is:

14 years 11 months old,

or 179 months and 24 days old,

or 781 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5473 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2010?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 2010.

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