Wednesday May 25, 2011: on this day

May 25, 2011 was the 145th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 25, 2011 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 25, 2011, who was born and died on May 25, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rolling In The Deep by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Division) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 25th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 2011?


May 25, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 2011 can also be written as 5/25/2011 in the US and as 25/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 2011:

  • At least seven people were killed when a suicide bomber from pakistani taliban attacked a peshawar police station. (afp via yahoo! news),
  • Violent clashes between tribal men and officials of the government in sana'a (yemen) occur.
  • South african president jacob zuma will travel to libya to meet with muammar gaddafi. this is part of renewed efforts by african union to broker an end-to-end cease-fire in libya's civil war.
  • To disperse a demonstration in central tbilisi, police in georgia, an eastern european country, use teargas.
  • Oprah winfrey, a veteran talk show host, presents her last ''oprah winfrey show’' after 25 years of being on the air.
  • American author jeffery deaver releases his james bond novel, "carte blanche"
  • Scotty mccreery is the 10th season winner on 'american idol'.
  • David einhorn is a prominent investor and stock trader who demands that steve ballmer, ceo of microsoft's software giant, resign. einhorn was speaking at the ira w. sohn investment research conference.
  • Grimsvotn eruption:
  • Germany closes a portion of its airspace because volcanic ash from iceland's grimsvotn eruption reaches northern europe.
  • In the united kingdom, and scandinavia, flights can also be cancelled.
  • At least 10 additional lives were lost in tornadoes and storms that continue to batter the central united states.
  • According to tokyo electric power co, two of the reactors that were damaged by the march earthquake in japan's fukushima daiichi nuclear plant, there may be holes in them.
  • A faridabad, india air ambulance crash kills at least 12 people
  • The president of the united states of america, barack obama, addresses parliament of the united kingdom.
  • Christine lagarde, french minister of finance, has announced her candidacy for the international monetary fund.
  • Palestinian officials reject the speech of israeli pm benjamin netanyahu to the us congress and say it won't lead to peace.
  • North korean leader kim jong-il arrives at beijing to meet with hu jintao, president of the people's republic of china.
  • Jared lee loughner is accused of the murder of tucson shooter tucson. he has been found incompetent for trial due to mental health issues.
  • Grimsvotn eruption - germany closes a portion of its airspace after volcanic ash from iceland's grimsvotn explosion reaches northern europe. (voa).flights in scandinavia and the united kingdom are also cancelled.
  • Brian david mitchell is sentenced to a life sentence for kidnapping elizabeth smart, 2002, and keeping her captive for nine-months.
  • Oprah winfrey airs her last show, ending her 25-year run of the oprah winfrey show.

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May 25, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 25, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $333.43
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.17
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.63

Exchange Rates on May 25, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 82.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9777 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8724 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.494 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.52 JPY
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May 25, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 25th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 25, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 02:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 2011.

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Who was born on May 25, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 4 days old,

or 670 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4692 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 2011?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 25, 2011.

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May 25, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 2011:

  • Hamzeh Al-Khateeb

    Syrian child activist known for his role in the Syrian civil war.

  • Lenora Carrington

    Lenora Carrington was a prominent Surrealist artist known for her imaginative and dreamlike works.

  • Edwin Honig

    American poet and translator known for his translations of Spanish poetry.

  • Terry Jenner

    Australian cricketer and coach (b. 1944).

  • Luigi Diligenza
  • Takīs Taliadōros
  • Lillian Adams
  • Jiřína Nekolová
  • Roger Gautier

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

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May 25, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 2011:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 2011:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 2011:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 25, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 2011 was Rolling In The Deep by Adele, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 25, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rolling In The Deep
  2. - E.T.
  3. - The Edge Of Glory
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - Just Can't Get Enough

May 25, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 2011 was Sure Thing by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 25, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 25, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sure Thing
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Look At Me Now
  4. - Far Away
  5. - All Of The Lights

May 25, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 25, 2011 was You by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 25, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 25, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - You
  2. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  3. - Te Amo y Te Amo
  4. - Me Encantaria
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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May 25, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

May 25, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 25, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Franklin & Bash

Franklin & Bash

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

May 25, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I'Ll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark

I'Ll Walk Alone

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Mary Higgins Clark's thirtieth novel, and the most spine-chilling of them all--now available in mass-market --"so good it might as well come with a soundtrack" [The Columbus Dispatch]--represents the newest and greatest.

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Bossypants

By:

Tina Fey was just a little girl before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update", before "Sarah Palin". Tina Fey was just an innocent young girl with a dream. A recurring stress dream she was being chased through.

This Is A Book by Demetri Martin

This Is A Book

By:

The paperback debut of the bold, original and best-selling humor book by Demetri Martin, the comedian, creator, and star of Comedy Central's Important Things With Demetri Martin is now available.

She Walks In Beauty by Caroline Kennedy

She Walks In Beauty

By:

Caroline Kennedy, in She Walks in Beauty, has again gathered the talents of some of the greatest poets in order to pay a very personal homage to the human experience. This time, it is to the

Caleb'S Crossing by Geraldine Brooks

Caleb'S Crossing

By:

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author March and The Secret Chord is back with a bestselling story of passion, belief, magic, and adventure. This book was published by Viking in October 2015. Bethia Mayfield, a restless and curious woman, is the publisher.

May 25, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 25, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alien Zombie Megadeath

Alien Zombie Megadeath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Windows

Genre: Shooter game action

The Cursed Crusade

The Cursed Crusade

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: EU dtp entertainment AG; NA Atlus; JP Ubisoft

Call of Juarez: The Cartel

Call of Juarez: The Cartel

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Code_18

Code_18

Platform: PlayStation Portable Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: Cyberfront

The Binding of Isaac

The Binding of Isaac

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Roguelike, dungeon crawl, shooter, action-adventure

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Who was the US President on May 25, 2011?

On May 25, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 2011?

On May 25, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 2011?

On May 25, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for May 2011?

May 2011 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.

Discover how May 2011 calendar looked like.

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