Monday May 21, 2012: on this day

May 21, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2012 can also be written as 5/21/2012 in the US and as 21/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on May 21, 2012:

• At least 120 people were killed and more than 350 injured when a suicide bomber attacked soldiers practicing for the unity day parade in sana'a in yemen. al-qaeda in arabian peninsula claims responsibility.
• Farc rebels killed 12 colombian soldiers in an ambush close to the colombian border with venezuela. four more were also wounded.
• Two people were killed in clashes between supporters and enemies of syrian president bashar al assad in beirut, lebanese capital.
• Qantas, an australian airline, announces a reduction of 500 maintenance jobs.
• After a bus crashes 80m (260ft) off a cliff, at least 13 people are killed and 22 are injured in albania.
• While four climbers from canada and china, germany, south korea, and south korea reach mount everest, a nepalese guide is missing.
• Yukiya amanov, director general of the international atomic energy agency (iaea), begins talks in tehran to convince the iranian government that they will cooperate with the agency.
• Barack obama, the us president, speaks at a nato summit about afghanistan's future.
• Abdelbaset al-megrahi is the sole person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing pan am flight 103. he was 60 years old when he died from cancer.
• Dharun ravi (a u.s. student) was sentenced by a new jersey judge to 30 days imprisonment for secretly filming the sexual activities of tyler clementi, his gay roommate. ravi is spared the maximum 10 year sentence.
• President mahinda rajapaksa pardons sarath fonseka, the former chief of sri lanka's army, and frees him from prison
• Rajat gupta's criminal trial on insider trading charges begins in new york in a federal courtroom.
• After an argument with protesters who opposed a deal that would have allowed the 70-year old to stay in office for one year, dioncounda traore is taken to the hospital.
• Alexis tsipras (leftist politician from greece), begins a tour of european capitals.
• An annular solar eclipse is rare and visible from east asia, north pacific and western united states.
• A bus accident near himara, albania kills 13 people and injures 21 others.
• A suicide bombing kills more than 120 people in sana'a, yemen.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

• Raymond Burr

  Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

• Tom Daley

  Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

• Nick Cassavetes

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Fats Waller

  American musician (born 1904).

• Kay Kendall

  British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

• Mutya Buena

  English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

• Al Franken

  He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

• Fairuza Balk

  Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

• Judge Reinhold

  Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

• Eduardo Verástegui

  Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 21st

You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 29 days old,

or 621 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4351 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2012?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

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.

Famous people died on May 21, 2012:

• Douglas Rodríguez

  Cuban boxer (b. 1950).

• Alan Thorne

  Australian anthropologist and academic (b. 1939).

• Bill Stewart

  American football player and coach (b. 1952).

• Eddie Blazonczyk

  American singer-songwriter (b. 1941).

• Otis Clark

  American butler and preacher, survivor of the tulsa race riot (b. 1903).

• Constantine of Irinoupolis

  Metropolitan of irinoupolis and primate of the ukrainian orthodox church of the usa (b. 1936).

• Roman Dumbadze

  Georgian commander (b. 1964).

• Milton Schinca
• José Luis Gutiérrez

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

• John Garfield

  American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

• John Gielgud

  English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

• Vaughn Monroe

  American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

• Andrea Leeds

  Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

• Seville

  Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

• Jane Addams

  American feminist and social worker.

• Dovey Roundtree

  Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

• Tyronza Cornelius

  Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

• Dovey Johnson Roundtree

  Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

Holidays on May 21, 2012:

• Equals-to-the-Apostles
• Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
• Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2012:

• International Tea Day
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2012:

• Saint Constantine the Great
• Saints Constantine and Helena
• Saint Mireille
• Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
• Saint Goderik

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.

May 21, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
5. 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 R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
4. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
5. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out

May 21, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2. Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
3. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
4. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
5. Espinoza Paz - Un Hombre Normal