Thursday May 24, 2012: on this day

May 24, 2012 was the 145th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 24, 2012 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 24, 2012, who was born and died on May 24, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Daybreak) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 2012?


May 24, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 145th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2012 can also be written as 5/24/2012 in the US and as 24/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 2012:

  • Ten people are killed in a drone attack by the united states in pakistan's north waziristan area.
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  • Revisions show that the uk's economy contracted by 0.3% during the first three months 2012, which is more than was initially believed.
  • According to the united states national hurricane center, hurricane bud is now a category two hurricane and has already formed off the pacific ocean coast of mexico.
  • London's metropolitan police will send a team to libya to continue their investigation into the 1984 murders of pc yvonne fletcher and pc yvonne fletcher.
  • Four russian citizens were arrested and charged with espionage in diyala (iraq). they were allegedly beat while being held in iraqi custody.
  • Egyptian voters go to the polls to cast their votes for a second day in a presidential election.
  • Wembley stadium will host a test of football goal-line technology when england plays belgium in a friendly match on 2 june.
  • The leveson inquiry hears fred michel, a news corporation lobbyist, say that there was nothing wrong in his relationship to adam smith, a special advisor to uk secretary for culture, media and sport jeremy hunt. smith later told the hearing that hunt had sent a memorandum, to prime minister david cameron, in which he stated that he supported news corp's bid for control of bskyb. he was also supportive of the process.

May 24, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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May 24, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 24, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.29
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $575.87
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.16
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.99

Exchange Rates on May 24, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.57 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0264 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.958 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3448 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 99.76 JPY

May 24, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Numancia : 2 - 0
  • Valladolid - Recreativo : 1 - 0
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May 24, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 24, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 2012 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 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 11:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

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Who was born on May 24, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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May 24, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 24 days old,

or 616 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4317 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 2012?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2012.

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May 24, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 2012:

  • Jacqueline Harpman

    Belgian psychoanalyst and author (b. 1929).

  • Lee Rich

    American production manager and producer (b. 1918).

  • Klaas Carel Faber

    Dutch-german ss officer (b. 1922).

  • Kathi Kamen Goldmark

    American journalist and author (b. 1948).

  • Juan Francisco Lombardo

    Argentinian footballer (b. 1925).

  • Nada Giorgi
  • Luigi Milone
  • Giampaolo Zucchelli
  • Muzaffar Hassan

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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May 24, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 2012:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2012:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 2012 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 24, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 2012 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:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - Payphone
  3. - We Are Young
  4. - Call Me Maybe
  5. - Wild Ones

May 24, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 2012 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:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Leave You Alone
  4. - UP!
  5. - Cashin' Out

May 24, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 2012 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:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Un Hombre Normal

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May 24, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 24, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

May 24, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Road To Grace by Richard Paul Evans

The Road To Grace

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After the sudden death of his wife, home and business, Alan Christoffersen (an once-successful advertisement executive) left everything behind and embarked on an extraordinary cross-country journey.

In One Person by John Irving

In One Person

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"His most daringly politically, sexually transgressive and moving novel in well more than a decade" (Vanity Fair. Winner of the 2013 Lambda Literary Award. A New York Times bestseller about desire, secret, and eroticism.

Calico Joe by John Grisham

Calico Joe

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"Grisham hits it out of the park ."--The Washington Post. It's 1973 and Joe Castle is the great rookie in baseball.

Most Talkative by Andy Cohen

Most Talkative

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Real Housewives' creator writes about his long-lasting love affair with pop music that brought him from St.

May 24, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 24, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

Platform: Xbox 360 Wii U

Publisher: Ubisoft

Capcom Digital Collection

Capcom Digital Collection

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

10000000

10000000

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

Genre: Puzzle role-playing

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on May 24, 2012?

On May 24, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 2012?

On May 24, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 2012?

On May 24, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for May 2012?

May 2012 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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