What happened on Friday May 20, 2016?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2016:

• The government of Singapore authorised the controversial execution of convicted murderer Kho Jabing for the murder of a Chinese construction worker despite the international pleas for clemency, notably from Amnesty International and the United Nations.[16][17]
• Accession of Montenegro into NATO: The Kremlin denies NATO's invitation to Montenegro to join, warning that the move could fuel geopolitical tensions throughout Europe.
• Iraqi civil War (2014-present). Ar-Rutbah offensive (2016). U.S. airstrikes helped the Iraqi Army to retake Ar-Rutbah, a southwestern city under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq. This victory will enable the reopening of the Baghdad–Amman highway.
• Ar-Rutbah offensive (2016): U.S. airstrikes help Iraqi Army forces to retake the city of Ar-Rutbah in the southwest from the Islamic State of Iraq. This victory will enable the reopening of the Baghdad–Amman highway.
• U.S. airstrikes helped the Iraqi Army to capture Ar-Rutbah, a southwestern city that was held by the Islamic State of Iraq. This victory will enable the reopening of the Baghdad–Amman highway.
• Abkhaz-Georgian Conflict: Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "shock and deep concern" following the shooting death of Giga Otkhozoria (31-year-old Georgian citizen) by Russian Armed Forces soldiers patrolling the border with Abkhazia.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expressed "shock and deep concern" following the shooting death of Giga Otkhozoria (31-year-old Georgian citizen) by Russian Armed Forces soldiers patrolling areas close to Abkhazia's administrative border.
• Venezuelan sugar shortage: Coca-Cola FEMSA suspends production in Venezuela.
• Coca-Cola FEMSA has stopped all production in Venezuela because of a shortage of sugar.
• 2016 Sri Lankan Floods: Two hundred thousands flee Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
• As floods worsen, two hundred thousand flee Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
• EgyptAir Flight 804: The Egyptian Armed Forces claim that part of the aircraft and passenger luggage were found in the Mediterranean Sea, 290 km north of Alexandria.
• Rajasthan, an Indian state, experiences record temperatures of 51 degrees Celsius (124 degrees Fahrenheit). Since April 2016, 300 people have been killed by the heatwave.
• In southwestern France, at least four National Gendarmerie officers were killed in a helicopter accident.
• List of earthquakes in Australia: According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the northern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. There are no injuries or damage reported.
• Zika virus outbreak, 2015-present: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 270 pregnant women in America are infected by the Zika virus.
• The Kremlin condemned NATO's invitation to Montenegro to join NATO, warning that this step could fuel geopolitical tensions within Europe.
• War in Afghanistan (2001-present). NATO foreign ministers met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium to agree to extend NATO's Resolute Support Mission. This mission trains, advises, and assists Afghanistan's army beyond 2016.
• Efforts made to impeach Barack Obama. The Oklahoma Legislature filed a measure asking Congress to impeach Barack Obama for his decision to allow transgender students access to the bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
• After assurances that he would not be facing the death penalty, the Mexican government has approved Joaquin Guzman's extradition to the United States.
• After the man approached the officer and refused drop his weapon, a United States Secret Service officer shot him on a street close to the White House. The White House is now under lock and key.
• Tsai Ingwen is elected the first female president of Taiwan.
• Moshe Ya'alon, Israeli defense minister, announces his resignation.
• Oklahoma's legislature passed a bill making it a crime for doctors to perform abortions. It also revoked the medical license of assisting doctors. The bill is vetoed by the governor.
• 2015-16 Iraqi Protests: Iraqi security forces use tear gas and water cannon to attack protestors who attempted to storm Baghdad's Green Zone. At least 33 people were injured. (Bloomberg/WSJ) The Iraqi government has imposed a curfew at Baghdad.
• Protesters trying to storm Baghdad's Green Zone were attacked by Iraqi security forces, who fired tear gas and water cannon. At least 33 people were injured.
• Baghdad is under curfew by the Iraqi government

Events in 2016

May 20, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 20, 2016

May 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $94.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.53
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.71

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8908 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.097 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6893 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3836 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3111 CAD

May 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Avellino - Cesena : 1 - 2
• Bari - Trapani : 1 - 2
• Crotone - Virtus Entella : 1 - 0
• Livorno - Virtus Lanciano : 2 - 2
• Novara - Modena : 4 - 0

May 20, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 141st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2016 can also be written as 5/20/2016 in the US and as 20/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2016 in May 2016 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 2016:

• Kho Jabing

  Malaysian convicted murderer who was executed by hanging in singapore (b. 1984).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
4. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home

May 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
4. Beyonce - Sorry
5. Rihanna - Needed Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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May 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.

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8 years 11 months old,

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