Friday May 22, 2015: on this day

May 22, 2015 was the 142nd day of the year 2015, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 22, 2015 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, 2015, who was born and died on May 22, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2015?


May 22, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2015 can also be written as 5/22/2015 in the US and as 22/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2015:

  • The border crossing at al waleed (al-tanf, syria) is captured by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. this crossing was the last border crossing between syria and iraq that is controlled by the government of syria. after their victory in ramadi, isil is reported to have advanced to within 40 kilometers of baghdad.
  • Red crescent officials report that a suicide bomber targeted shiites at a mosque located in qatif (saudi arabia) and left behind 19 victims.
  • Mexican drug war: in a shootout in michoacan, at least 42 members the jalisco new generation cartel as well as two federal police officers were killed. it is not known how many people are still missing.
  • In a shootout in michoacan, at least 42 members of jalisco new generation cartel were killed and two federal police officers were also injured. it is not known if the death toll will rise.
  • Li hejun, once china's richest man lost an estimated us$14billion when his energy shares plummeted nearly half of its value.
  • Surrounding areas of wembley stadium, london, uk have been evacuated following the discovery by construction crews of a still-live world war ii-era 50-kg (110-llb) conventional-explosive bomb, a remnant of the blitz.
  • Two boats carrying 208 migrants were saved by the myanmar navy as it is under increasing international pressure to address the rohingya crisis.
  • In a refugee camp for burundians fleeing political unrest, over 3,000 cases of cholera have been reported, resulting in at most 31 deaths.
  • Irish voters go to the polls in order to vote on constitutional referendums. one of these would allow for same-sex marriage.
  • The united states senate approves legislation that will allow president barack obama speed up trade negotiations with other countries.
  • Science publishes a number of papers about biodiversity in deep seas, including tens to thousands of single-celled organisms that were not previously known.
  • Twenty20 cricket matches will be played at lahore between pakistan and zimbabwe. this will be the first time that a test-playing nation has visited pakistan for a match in cricket since the attack on sri lanka's national cricket team in 2009.
  • The republic of ireland becomes the first nation in the world to legalize gay marriage in a public referendum.

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May 22, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $131.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.30
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.04

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9078 EUR
  • 1 USD = 121.5 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6459 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2756 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2278 CAD

May 22, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Arles : 2 - 1
  • Angers - Nimes : 3 - 0
  • Clermont - Brest : 1 - 0
  • Creteil - Tours : 1 - 4
  • Dijon - Nancy : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Bologna - Virtus Lanciano : 1 - 0
  • Brescia - Avellino : 3 - 2
  • Carpi - Catania : 0 - 0
  • Cittadella - Perugia : 0 - 2
  • Crotone - Virtus Entella : 0 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Porto - Penafiel : 2 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Genclerbirligi - Mersin Idman Yurdu : 1 - 2
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May 22, 2015: 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, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Who was born on May 22, 2015?


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, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 7 days old,

or 462 weeks

or 3234 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2015?

There are 54 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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2015.

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May 22, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2015:

  • Quiera Jones

    Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Maansi Sharma

    Bestselling novelist known for her gripping mystery novels.

  • Aliviana Lopez

    Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Marques Haynes

    American basketball player (harlem globetrotters).

  • Vladimir Katriuk

    Ukrainian-canadian ss officer (b. 1921).

  • Renato Corà
  • Jean-Luc Sassus

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.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • 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.

  • Hy Gardner

    Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2015:

  • 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, 2015:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2015:

  • 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, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Uptown Funk!
  5. - Shut Up And Dance

May 22, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Nasty Freestyle

May 22, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hilito
  5. - Hablame de Ti

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May 22, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

Sense8

Sense8

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

UnREAL

UnREAL

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Stitchers

Stitchers

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

At The Water'S Edge by Sara Gruen

At The Water'S Edge

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Sara Gruen, the author of Water for Elephants shows her talents for crafting spellbinding period pieces.

Rock With Wings by Anne Hillerman

Rock With Wings

By:

Amazon Best Mystery 2015Navajo Tribal Cops Jim Chee, Bernadette Manuelito and their mentor Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn investigate two mysterious cases in this thrilling Southwestern mystery by the New York Times bestseller Spider Woman's Daughter.

Death Wears A Beauty Mask And Other Stories by Mary Higgins Clark

Death Wears A Beauty Mask And Other Stories

By:

A collection of short stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark, including the never-before-published novella Death Wears a Beauty Mask.From

The Liar by Nora Roberts

The Liar

By:

*Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a "sexy and suspenseful" read.

Gathering Prey by John Sandford

Gathering Prey

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller of Extreme Prey, Lucas Davenport has written a terrifying thriller. They call them Travelers. They move from one city to the next, but they never stop moving.

May 22, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Assassin's Creed Chronicles

Assassin's Creed Chronicles

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Xbox One

Genre: Platform, action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

Daydreamer

Daydreamer

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Side-scrolling video game

Publisher: Atlus (PS4/XBO)

Dyscourse

Dyscourse

Platform: Linux, Mac, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure, survival

Publisher: Owlchemy Labs

Dropsy

Dropsy

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Downwell

Downwell

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter, roguelike, platform

Publisher: Devolver Digital

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 2015?

On May 22, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2015?

On May 22, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2015?

On May 22, 2015 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 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 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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