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May 23, 2007 was the 143rd day of the year 2007, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 23, 2007 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 23, 2007, who was born and died on May 23, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. El Pantera) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 2007?
- May 23, 2007: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 2007?
- May 23, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 2007: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 2007?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2007?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 2007?
What day of the week was May 23, 2007?
May 23, 2007 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 2007 can also be written as 5/23/2007 in the US and as 23/5/2007 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 2007: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2007:
- Three us soldiers captured in iraq are found dead after a lengthy manhunt that occupied almost 3% of us troops.
- Elias murr, lebanon's defence minister, issues an ultimatum for fatah al-islam militants at the nahr el-bared refugee camp in tripoli.
- A wall that collapsed in a tirupur bar in south india's tamil nadu killed at least 27 people.
- 2007 israel-gaza conflict: eight rockets fired by militants in gaza strip at southern israeli cities sderot (kibbutz nir a) and kibbutz nir am. two buildings are destroyed by the iaf during an air strike against gaza strip.
- The british government has announced a scheme to reduce carbon emissions, called the carbon reduction commitment. it will be available for large organizations such as banks, hotels, and supermarkets.
- A serbian court found 12 men, including milorad ulemek, guilty in 2003 of the assassination by prime minister zoran dindic.
- Thai gunman shoots with an ak-47 at a pathum thani province market north of bangkok. he kills a villager, a security officer, and a police officer. six other people were critically injured before he is shot by the police.
- Gwen stefani performs before a record crowd at the tweeter center, mansfield ma.
- Ac milan defeats liverpool f.c. 2-1 in the final of the uefa champions league.
- After the venezuelan government's decision to dismiss an appeal by radio caracas television, the supreme court of venezuela ruled that radio caracas television must cease operations on monday may 28.
May 23, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 23, 2007:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $114.02
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.84
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.45
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $106.80
Exchange Rates on May 23, 2007:
- 1 USD = 121.65 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0821 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2277 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.653 CNY
- 1 EUR = 163.73 JPY
May 23, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2007 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 2007 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 23, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 01:57 am.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.
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Who was born on May 23, 2007?
Famous people born on May 23, 2007:
- Samuel Cheney
American family member, sixth grandchild of vice president dick cheney's wife lynne cheney.
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years 11 months old,
or 203 months and 2 days old,
or 883 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6182 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 2007.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2007?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2007?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2007.
May 23, 2007: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2007:
- Milford Woolpert
Founder of Woolpert, Inc.
- Jole De Maria
- Kei Kumai
- Sandro Verzari
- Pierluigi Magni
- Gennaro Auricchio
- Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 2007:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 2007:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 2007:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 2007: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 2007 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 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2007 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:
- T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
- Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
- Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
- Timbaland - Give It To Me
- Ne-Yo - Because Of You
May 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 2007 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:
- Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
- Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
- Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
- Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
- Akon - Don't Matter
May 23, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 2007 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:
- T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
- Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
- Tank - Please Don't Go
- R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
- Lloyd - Get It Shawty
May 23, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2007 was Dimelo by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 2007 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:
- Enrique Iglesias - Dimelo
- Daddy Yankee Featuring Fergie - Impacto
- Chayanne - Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo
- Hector "El Father" - Sola
- RKM & Ken-Y - Igual Que Ayer
May 23, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Iron Man
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Country: United States of America
Funny Games
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Michael Haneke
Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering
Country: United States of America
Cloverfield
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Country: United States of America
Gardens of the Night
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Damian Harris
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold
Country: United States of America
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Mark Waters
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker
Country: United States of America
May 23, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
El Pantera
Release year: 2007
Directed by: -
Madame Hollywood
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Mirek Bohusz
Cavemen
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Herschel Faber
Rad Girls
Release year: 2007
Scarred
Release year: 2007
Directed by: EDDIE LENGYEL
May 23, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Husband
By: Dean Koontz
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Koontz is America's No. One author of thrillers [and] The Hunch is one of his finest novels ."--The Denver Post. We have your wife.
Back On Blossom Street
By: Debbie Macomber
www.DebbieMacomber.comBlossom Street. You'll find all you need here! You'll find everything you need, from yarn and flowers to friendship, at Susannah's Garden on Seattle's Blossom St.
All Together Dead
By: Charlaine Harris
Louisiana cocktail waitress SookieStackhouse is betrayed by her long-term vampire lover. She must now deal with Quinn, a potential new man in her life.
The Woods
By: Harlan Coben
Paul Copeland's sister, Paul Copeland, died in the woods twenty years ago, the victim of a serial murderer. Her body was never found.
Body Surfing
By: Anita Shreve
"Always readable, sometimes compulsively so, Shreve's novels are often emotionally resonant and nicely paced. They also feature memorable characters. -People Sydney was 29 years old when she was divorced.
May 23, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Beyond the Red Line
Ageod's American Civil War
Catan
America's Army: True Soldiers
Backyard Hockey
Who was the US President on May 23, 2007?
On May 23, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2007?
On May 23, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 2007?
On May 23, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
What happened in 2007?
2007 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
- Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
- A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.
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What was the calendar for May 2007?
May 2007 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.
