Friday May 20, 2016: on this day

May 20, 2016 was the 141st day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 20, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 20, 2016, who was born and died on May 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 2016?


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.

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May 20, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 2016:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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]

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


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 2016 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on May 20, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 8 days old,

or 409 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2869 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2016?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 20, 2016.

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May 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 2016:

  • Kho Jabing

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

  • Gerrit Bals
  • Kang Sok-ju
  • Patricia M. Derian
  • Miguel de la Quadra-Salcedo
  • Vasile Duță
  • Joe McDonagh
  • Yagya Datt Sharma
  • Ádám Rajhona acteur hongrois . (°?)
  • Pranlal Kharsani
  • Jorge Consuegra
  • Francisco Delich
  • John David Jackson
  • Jurij Grigorjewicz Stebluczenko (dit Gabriel)
  • Valentin Gerasimov
  • Brandon Hambright Grove
  • Rosanna Huffman
  • Tsuyoshi Makino

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 2016:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 2016:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 2016:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - 7 Years
  4. - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Work
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Needed Me

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Ginza
  4. - Solo Con Verte
  5. - Obsesionado

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May 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

May 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

May 20, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

The Crown by Kiera Cass

The Crown

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The #1 New York Times bestseller Selection series is a specacular happy ever after. From its first page, readers have loved Kiria Cass's Selection series.

The Apartment by Danielle Steel

The Apartment

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Danielle Steel's vibrant, tender and moving story is pulsing with New York City's excitement. She explores the twists of fate and how sometimes, in special places friends can be the closest family members we need.

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury

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This is the stunning sequel to Sarah J. Maas’ New York Times bestseller A Court of Thorns and Roses. But it comes at a high price.

May 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 20, 2016?

On May 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 2016?

On May 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 2016?

On May 20, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for May 2016?

May 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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