What happened on Sunday May 22, 2016?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2016:

• Syrian Civil War Atrocities The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that over 60,000 people were killed in government prisons during Syria's five-year civil war, revealing the extreme human rights violations and humanitarian crisis in the conflict.
• Global Temperature Record Projection NASA predicted 2016 would be the warmest year on record, marking the third consecutive year of breaking global temperature records and highlighting ongoing climate change concerns.
• Iraqi Military Operation Against ISIS Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced a military operation to recapture Fallujah from the Islamic State, marking a significant strategic move in the ongoing fight against ISIS in Iraq.
• China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tension China threatened to cut off diplomatic communication with Taiwan unless Taiwan recognizes the 'One China principle', escalating cross-strait tensions and highlighting the ongoing political complexity between the two regions.
• Austrian Presidential Election Austria held the second round of its presidential election, with candidates Norbert Hofer and Alexander Van der Bellen competing, in a contest that could potentially see the first far-right head of state in the European Union.
• Mount Sinabung Volcanic Eruption Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted, causing significant destruction and resulting in at least six fatalities. The volcanic event underscored the ongoing geological risks in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
• 2016 Nenzing Shooting A tragic shooting occurred at a concert in Nenzing, Austria, resulting in two fatalities and 11 injuries. The incident shocked the local community and raised concerns about public safety at large gatherings.
• Ken Loach Wins Palme d'Or British filmmaker Ken Loach's film 'I, Daniel Blake' won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the power of socially conscious cinema.

Events in 2016

May 22, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 22, 2016

May 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8913 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.206 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6897 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3836 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3116 CAD

May 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Ponferradina : 2 - 0
• Almeria - Oviedo : 3 - 1
• Lugo - Ath Bilbao B : 2 - 0
• Mirandes - Llagostera : 0 - 0
• Osasuna - Numancia : 3 - 2

May 22, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2016 can also be written as 5/22/2016 in the US and as 22/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 2016 in May 2016 calendar

Famous people died on May 22, 2016:

• Velimir Živojinović (Bata)

  Serbian actor and politician (b. 1933).

• Magica Aidan

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
4. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home

May 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
4. Beyonce - Sorry
5. Rihanna - Needed Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 07:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 2016

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Someone born on May 22, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 22 days old,

or 468 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3279 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2016?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2016.

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