Monday May 24, 2010

US date format: 5/24/2010, UK date format: 24/5/2010

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 24, 2010).

The number one song in US was OMG by Usher.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while This Time Together by Carol Burnett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Passione. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Doritos Crash Course or Alpha Protocol.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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May 24, 2010 Events

What happened on May 24, 2010?

Historical Events

Trinidad and Tobago holds general elections, with the United National Congress winning and Kamla Persad–Bissessar becoming the first female Prime Minister. (CaribbeanWorldNews),
As Interior Minister Jerzy Müller stated that the situation was worse than expected, 15 people have died in Poland as a consequence of severe flooding.
Hamas declares it will boycott the Palestinian municipal elections. It stated that elections are being held under the control of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's unconstitutional government and that they lack fairness, credibility and accountability.
Israel:
Shimon Peres, President of Israel, denies claims of a nuclear pact between Israel & South Africa.
After an investigation revealed that Israel was behind four Australian passports related to the assassination in Dubai of a Hamas operative, Australia expelled the diplomat.
Operation Herrick
Colonel Bob Seddon, principal ammunition technical officer in the Royal Logistic Corps, resigns due to concerns over ampquotthe strains placed on his team working in Afghanistanampquot.
Sinking of the ROKS "Cheonan":
South Korea's military announced that it will resume psychological warfare against North Korean guards in the Demilitarized Zone and would conduct anti-submarine exercises with the United States.
South Korea has announced that it will refer North Korea before the United Nations Security Council.
During unrest in Kingston, Jamaica's capital city, two police officers are killed and six more are injured by gunmen.
Although partial results indicate that Meles Zenawi, the leader of the Western-backed Meles Zenawi party, is expected to win national elections in Ethiopia, there are also allegations that it was rigged.
A panel of judges ruled that Kenya's Islamic courts favor Islam, which is contrary to the Constitution because Kenya is a secular nation.
Niger proposes reforms to ensure that only university-educated people can run for the presidency. It also requires that parliamentary candidates are under seventy years old and have had some secondary education. Opposition groups claim this discriminates against the 80% of the population who are illiterate.
During a speech in Khorramshahr, President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad is confronted with protests.
The International Monetary Fund says ampquotfar-reachingampquot reforms are vital for Spain's economy.
Plane Stupid protesters enter Manchester Airport and tie arms with an aircraft. All flights are temporarily suspended
A school bus accident in Keswick in Cumbria, North West England saw at least three people killed and four others critically hurt.
Twentieth Century Fox's TV series '24' was canceled.
Margaret Ritchie, leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), resigns as Northern Ireland Executive. Alex Attwood will be the new Minister of Social Development.
Sarah, Duchess Of York is supported by Simon Cowell, a businessman. She also receives an award for her efforts with the Los Angeles area's disadvantaged children, despite being caught in a British newspaper sting.
In Khorramshahr, Iran's largest water supply system is inaugurated.
(BBC)(The Jerusalem Post) Israel: Shimon Peres, President of Israel, denies claims that there was a alleged nuclear agreement between Israel and South Africa. (BBC)(The Jerusalem Post). Australia expels an Israeli diplomat following a probe that revealed Israel was responsible for the forging four Australian passports in connection to the assassination in Dubai of a Hamas operative.
Operation Herrick: Col. Bob Seddon, principal ammunition technical officer in the Royal Logistic Corps, resigns due to concerns about "the pressures placed on his team" while operating in Afghanistan. (Sky News). (The Daily Telegraph)(The Hindu) (Hindustan Times). The widow of an army bomb disposal specialist who was killed in October admitted that her husband was subject to constant pressure and that his elite unit was "badly overstretched".
Colonel Bob Seddon, principal ammunition technical officer in the Royal Logistic Corps, resigns due to concerns over "the pressures placed on his team operating at Afghanistan".
The wife of an army bomb disposal specialist who was killed in October there admits that her husband was subject to constant pressure and that his elite unit was "badly overstretched".
South Korea halts trade with North Korea, and declares that North Korean ships won't be allowed to use South Korean waters. The government demands an apology for the sinking.
The United States and South Korea pressure China to accept UN action against North Korea.
In Beijing, the first China-Europe High Level Political Party Forum is held.
In Beijing, China, the second round of U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue commences.
Bashar Al-Ageidi, a member of the winning Iraqiya bloc Ayad allawi, is assassinated outside his Mosul home.
People in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire's Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees are asked to stay indoors. Schools are also closed after a massive fire destroyed a chemical plant.
Dr. Andrew Wakefield was banned by the UK's General Medical Council for publishing research linking the MMR vaccine to autism. He was found guilty of "serious misconduct"
As his trial in Nottingham ends, Peter Harvey, a teacher from the UK, was sentenced to a community order. He attacked a student with a dumbbell and shouted "die, death, die" at him. He is described by the judge as a "thoroughly devout man".
A hotel worker discovered Paul Gray, the bassist and founder member of Slipknot's heavy metal band, dead in his Iowa room, United States.
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May 24, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 24, 2010?

Paul Gray
American bassist (Slipknot) (Born 1972).
Ray Alan
English ventriloquist & television entertainer (Born 1930).
Tapen Chatterjee
Bengali actor from India (Born 1937).
Raymond V Haysbert
African-American business executive and civil rights leader (Born 1920).
Petr Muk
Czech composer, musician, performer, and singer (Born 1965).
Morrie Martin
Former Major League Baseball (Born 1922).
Virendra Bhatia
Indian politician (Born 1947).
Anneliese Rothenberger
Alexander Belostenny

Other May 24th famous deaths

Harold Wilson
British politician who became Prime Minister 3/04/1974 upon Edward Heath’s resignation.
Willy Ley
German-born rocket scientist (Born 1906).
Edward Mulhare
Cork City, Ireland -- Actor (Daniel Gregg-Ghost & Mrs Muir).
Milton O Thompson
astronaut (Dynasoar, X-15), dies at age 66.

See all famous people who died on May 24th

May 24, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

May 24, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 24, 2010?

The day of the week was Monday.

May 24th marks the 143rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 221 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2010 calendar

May	2010
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
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