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About May 21st, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 21, 2012, a suicide bomber attacked a military parade in Yemen, killing over 90 people and injuring many others. This attack was attributed to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, escalating concerns over security in the region.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 2012 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
- Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon
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- May 21, 2012: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 21, 2012?
- May 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 2012?
- Back in 2012
May 21, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 2012:
- Deadly suicide bombing in Yemen On May 21, 2012, a suicide bomber attacked a military parade in Yemen, killing over 90 people and injuring many others. This attack was attributed to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, escalating concerns over security in the region. source: bbc.com
- Obama speaks at NATO summit On May 21, 2012, President Obama addressed the NATO summit in Chicago, discussing the alliance's future and the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan. His speech emphasized the importance of collective security and international cooperation. source: nytimes.com
- FARC rebels attack Colombian soldiers On May 21, 2012, FARC rebels launched an attack on Colombian soldiers in the Cauca region, resulting in multiple casualties. This incident highlighted ongoing tensions and violence in Colombia related to the FARC's insurgency efforts. source: reuters.com
- Rajat Gupta Insider Trading Trial Begins The criminal trial of Rajat Gupta on insider trading charges commenced in a federal courtroom in New York, marking a significant moment in corporate legal proceedings.
- Sri Lankan President Pardons Army Chief President Mahinda Rajapaksa pardoned and released Sarath Fonseka, the former chief of Sri Lanka's army, from prison, signaling a potential political reconciliation.
- Dharun Ravi Sentenced for Invasion of Privacy Dharun Ravi, a U.S. student, was sentenced to 30 days in prison for secretly filming his gay roommate Tyler Clementi's sexual activities, a case that sparked significant discussions about privacy and cyberbullying.
- Fatal Bus Accident in Albania A tragic bus accident near Himara, Albania resulted in 13 fatalities and 22 injuries when the vehicle plummeted 80 meters (260 feet) off a cliff, underscoring the dangerous road conditions in the region. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Rare Annular Solar Eclipse A rare annular solar eclipse was visible from East Asia, North Pacific, and Western United States, offering a spectacular astronomical event for sky watchers.
May 21, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 21, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 21, 2012:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.42
- Apple AAPL: opens at $534.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.10
- General Electric GE: opens at $18.99
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.98
Exchange Rates on May 21, 2012:
- 1 USD = 79.29 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0174 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9378 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3279 CNY
- 1 EUR = 101.55 JPY
What day of the week was May 21, 2012?
May 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 2012:
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Roman DumbadzeGeorgian commander (b. 1964).
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Douglas RodríguezCuban boxer (b. 1950).
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Otis ClarkAmerican butler and preacher, survivor of the tulsa race riot (b. 1903).
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Eddie BlazonczykAmerican singer-songwriter (b. 1941).
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Bill StewartAmerican football player and coach (b. 1952).
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Alan ThorneAustralian anthropologist and academic (b. 1939).
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Constantine of IrinoupolisMetropolitan of irinoupolis and primate of the ukrainian orthodox church of the usa (b. 1936).
May 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- Maroon 5 - Payphone
- Fun. - We Are Young
- Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
- Flo Rida - Wild Ones
May 21, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Usher - Climax
- Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
- Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
- LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
- Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
May 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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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 21, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 2012 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 09:49 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 21, 2012?
Someone born on May 21, 2012 is:
14 years 2 months old,
or 170 months and 16 days old,
or 741 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5190 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 21, 2012?
There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 21st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2012.
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The history attached to May 21, 2012 includes Deadly suicide bombing in Yemen, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 21, 2012 included “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 21, 2012 included The Avengers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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