What happened on Friday May 25, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 25, 2007:

• 2007 Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza resulted in military confrontations, with multiple incidents of airstrikes and potential civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing complex geopolitical situation in the region.
• US Warns of China's Military Expansion The United States Department of Defense issued a warning regarding China's rapidly growing military capabilities, signaling increasing geopolitical tensions and strategic concerns about China's military modernization.
• North Korea Missile Test in Sea of Japan According to Japanese sources, North Korea conducted missile tests in the Sea of Japan, further escalating regional tensions and demonstrating the country's ongoing military provocations.
• Bjarne Riis Admits to Doping in 1996 Tour de France Danish professional cyclist Bjarne Riis publicly confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs during his 1996 Tour de France victory, marking a significant moment of transparency in professional cycling's ongoing battle with doping.
• NASDAQ Acquires OMX AB NASDAQ completed a significant acquisition of OMX AB, a stock exchange management company operating in Scandinavian and Baltic states, for 25.1 billion Swedish Kronor (approximately USD$3.7 Billion), marking a major international financial transaction.
• Foreign Oil Workers Kidnapped in Nigeria Six international oil workers, including two British, three American, and one South African nationals, were kidnapped in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region's oil-producing areas.
• Vatican Embraces Solar Energy The Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall announced plans to install over 1,000 photovoltaic cells, enabling the facility to generate all of its annual electricity needs, signaling a commitment to sustainable and renewable energy practices.
• Jordin Sparks Wins American Idol Teenager Jordin Sparks emerged victorious in the popular television singing competition 'American Idol', launching her music career and becoming the youngest winner at that time.
• Ozeki Hakuho Wins Emperor's Cup in Sumo Tournament Ozeki Hakuho clinched the prestigious Emperor's Cup at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament (Natsu Basho) held in Tokyo, Japan, demonstrating his exceptional skill and rising prominence in the national sport.
• Ostankino Tower Fire Incident The Ostankino Tower in Moscow experienced a fire, which was less severe compared to a previous incident in 2000. The fire was contained to an external platform and extinguished without any injuries, as reported by the BBC.

Events in 2007

May 25, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 25, 2007

May 25, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 25, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.74
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.36
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.90

Exchange Rates on May 25, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.78 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.08 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2282 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.6523 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.7 JPY

May 25, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Le Havre : 2 - 0
• Bastia - Istres : 4 - 1
• Brest - Reims : 3 - 0
• Dijon - Strasbourg : 3 - 1
• Guingamp - Creteil : 2 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Ankaraspor - Trabzonspor : 2 - 1
• Bursaspor - Galatasaray : 2 - 0
• Kayserispor - Besiktas : 3 - 0

May 25, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 2007 can also be written as 5/25/2007 in the US and as 25/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 25, 2007:

• Charles Nelson Reilly

  Versatile American entertainer known for his work as an actor, comedian, director, and beloved game show panelist on 'Match Game'.

• Uładzimir Katkoŭski

  Belarusian blogger, web designer and website creator (b. 1976).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
3. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
4. Timbaland - Give It To Me
5. Ne-Yo - Because Of You

May 25, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 25, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
3. Tank - Please Don't Go
4. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
5. Lloyd - Get It Shawty

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 2007 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 02:36 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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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 2007

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Someone born on May 25, 2007 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 19 days old,

or 937 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6564 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 2007?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 25, 2007.

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