What happened on Friday May 25, 2012?

Here's what happened on May 25, 2012:

• SpaceX Dragon First Commercial Spacecraft to Dock with ISS On May 25, 2012, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft became the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station, marking a groundbreaking milestone in private space exploration. The spacecraft docked at 12:02 EDT (16:02 UTC), demonstrating the capability of private companies to conduct complex space missions.
• Houla Massacre during Syrian Uprising During the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Army was responsible for a tragic massacre in Houla, Homs Province, where dozens of children and women were killed, further escalating international condemnation of the regime's brutal tactics.
• Launch of Scottish Independence Campaign Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, launched the 'Yes' campaign at Cineworld in Edinburgh, aiming to secure Scottish independence and potentially reshape the United Kingdom's political landscape.
• Car Bomb Explosion in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico A car bomb explosion in Nuevo Laredo, a border city in Mexico, injured ten police officers. The attack was suspected to be orchestrated by Los Zetas, Mexico's largest drug trafficking organization, highlighting the ongoing violence and security challenges in the region.
• Leveson Inquiry Reveals News Corp Communication The Leveson Inquiry released emails between News Corporation lobbyist Fred Michel and UK Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt. Prime Minister David Cameron stated he did not regret allowing Hunt to decide on News Corp's BSkyB bid, amid ongoing media ethics investigations.
• French President's Surprise Visit to Afghanistan French President François Hollande made an unexpected trip to Afghanistan, demonstrating diplomatic engagement and solidarity with international military efforts in the region.
• Political Tension in Papua New Guinea The Parliament of Papua New Guinea was blocked by police in Port Moresby after Prime Minister Peter O'Neill filed sedition charges against Sir Salamo Injia, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, indicating significant political and judicial tensions.

Events in 2012

May 25, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 25, 2012

May 25, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 25, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $564.59
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.11

Exchange Rates on May 25, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0292 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9591 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3442 CNY
• 1 EUR = 99.73 JPY

May 25, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 2012 can also be written as 5/25/2012 in the US and as 25/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Famous people died on May 25, 2012:

• William Hanley

  An accomplished American writer who made significant contributions to television, theater, and literature during the mid-20th century.

• Peter D. Sieruta

  American author and critic (b. 1958).

• Lou Watson

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1924).

• Edoardo Mangiarotti

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
5. Flo Rida - Wild Ones

May 25, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
4. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
5. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out

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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 11:49 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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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 2012

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Someone born on May 25, 2012 is:

12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 19 days old,

or 676 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 2012?

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, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 25, 2012.

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