Wednesday May 22, 2013: on this day

May 22, 2013 was the 142nd day of the year 2013, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 22, 2013 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 22, 2013, who was born and died on May 22, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Hold Us by Macklemore), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Blood Ties) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2013?


May 22, 2013 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2013 can also be written as 5/22/2013 in the US and as 22/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2013:

  • Eric holder, attorney-general of america, confirmed that four americans have been killed by drone aircraft strikes since 2011, including radical cleric anwar al-awlaki, who was killed in 2011.
  • After a gravel slide in st. paul's lilydale regional park near the mississippi river, one fourth-grade student is dead, one is missing and two other children (from st. louis park elementary school, minnesota) were rescued from the water by firefighters. after conditions became worse, the rescue effort was stopped for the night.
  • Sigmundur gunnlaugsson is the prime minister-elect of iceland and declares that a january freeze decision on european union membership negotiations will be extended indefinitely.
  • Kim jong-un, north korean leader, sends a special envoy for the people's republic of china amid tensions.
  • The dutch tax authorities raid spyker cars' headquarters to seize documents.
  • Craig thomson, an australian politician, is also charged with 19 additional charges. these include 15 counts of fraud and 4 counts of theft.
  • Ibragim todashev is a suspect in fbi questioning. he has ties to the april 2013 boston marathon bombings suspects. after initially being cooperative, he attacks an agent during the questioning and is killed as a consequence.
  • A uniformed soldier in london is shot and killed on the streets. police later shot two men with knives and a meat knife and arrested them. it is being treated as terrorist by the uk government.
  • Sgt. 1st class michael mcclendon is removed from his duties after he allegedly planted cameras to spy on female cadets.
  • Jose canseco (48), a former major league baseball slugger and was also a former oakland athletics rookie of the year. he admitted to using steroids and is now being accused of sexual assault in las vegas. although he has not been charged in court, he claimed that the woman's allegations were false.

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May 22, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $444.05
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.50

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 103.11 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0371 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9791 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1311 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.53 JPY
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May 22, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 2013 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 22, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 04:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 2013.

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Who was born on May 22, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 3 days old,

or 570 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3991 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2013?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2013.

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May 22, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2013:

  • Webb Miller

    Webb Miller is a renowned journalist with a focus on investigative reporting.

  • Durand Larue

    Noted playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Sigurd Ottovich Schmidt

    Russian historian and ethnographer (d. 2013).

  • Wayne Miller
  • Henri Dutilleux
  • Giancarlo Marchese
  • Brian Greenhoff
  • Sigurd Schmidt
  • Andrea Gallo
  • Don Gallo
  • Luis de Cespedes

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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May 22, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2013:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2013:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2013:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Just Give Me A Reason
  3. - Mirrors
  4. - When I Was Your Man
  5. - Stay

May 22, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Started From The Bottom
  4. - Suit & Tie
  5. - Power Trip

May 22, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Limbo
  3. - Zumba
  4. - Te Amo (Para Siempre)
  5. - Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo

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May 22, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Blood Ties

Blood Ties

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Guillaume Canet

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

The Fosters

The Fosters

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In

By:

Three decades after women made up half of college graduates in the United States of America, the majority of government and industrial leadership positions are still held by men.

The Hit by David Baldacci

The Hit

By:

The most exciting novel of the year comes from David Baldacci, #1 bestselling author and widely-read storyteller. THE HIT Will Robie is a master at killing.

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Life After Life

By:

"One of my favorite novels this century. Kate Atkinson is an amazing writer. There are too many adjectives to describe LIFE AFFECTED LIFE: Wonderful, poetic, moving, joyous, sorrowful, profound. --Gillian

Fly Away by Kristin Hannah

Fly Away

By:

One night, long ago, I was walking down Firefly Lane alone on the darkest night of my life. I met a friend.

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

Dad Is Fat

By:

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian best known for his famous riffs on Hot Pockets. He also has riffs on bacon, manatees and McDonald's. In Dad Is Fat, he shares all the joys as well as the horrors of living …

May 22, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Deemo

Deemo

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Rayark Games

Dark Matter

Dark Matter

Platform: Windows, Linux, iOS

Genre: Platform game, survival horror

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

Drakengard 3

Drakengard 3

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Square Enix

Book of Potions

Book of Potions

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Augmented reality

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 22, 2013?

On May 22, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2013?

On May 22, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2013?

On May 22, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for May 2013?

May 2013 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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