What happened on Monday May 31, 2010?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2010:

• Gaza Flotilla Raid: Israeli Navy Intercepts Aid Ships Israeli marines intercepted six ships carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, storming a Turkish aid vessel and resulting in the death of at least nine pro-Palestinian Turkish activists. The incident occurred in international waters, with Israeli forces claiming self-defense against potential attacks.
• Iran's Nuclear Fuel Stockpile Raises International Concerns The International Atomic Energy Agency reported to the UN Security Council that Iran has produced enough nuclear fuel to potentially create two nuclear weapons. This report bolstered the Obama administration's case for imposing a fourth round of economic sanctions against Iran.
• Vatican Launches Investigation into Irish Church Abuse The Vatican announced details of an Apostolic Visitation, a special investigation into sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Ireland, signaling a significant step in addressing the ongoing global church abuse scandal.
• German President Resigns Over Military Comments German President Horst Koehler unexpectedly resigned following criticism of controversial remarks about German military deployments abroad, specifically suggesting that military action might sometimes be necessary to protect national interests like free trade routes.
• Ancient Egyptian Tomb Rediscovered Archaeologists rediscovered a 3,300-year-old Egyptian tomb believed to belong to a mayor of Memphis, located in the desert sands south of Cairo. This significant archaeological find provides insights into ancient Egyptian administrative structures and burial practices.

Events in 2010

May 31, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 31, 2010

May 31, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2010:

• 1 USD = 91.17 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0431 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1551 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8288 CNY
• 1 EUR = 112.19 JPY

May 31, 2010 was a Monday and it was the 151st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2010 can also be written as 5/31/2010 in the US and as 31/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2010:

• Louise Bourgeois

  Louise Bourgeois was a pioneering French-American artist renowned for her influential sculptural works that explored themes of memory,...

• Merata Mita

  Pioneering Māori filmmaker who was instrumental in developing Indigenous cinema in New Zealand and internationally.

• William A. Fraker

  American director, producer, and cinematographer (b. 1923).

• Brian Duffy

  British film producer and photographer (born 1933).

• Benjamin Lees

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2010 was OMG by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Usher - OMG
2. B.o.B. - Airplanes
3. Katy Perry - California Gurls
4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
5. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You

May 31, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Drake - Over
3. Usher - There Goes My Baby
4. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
5. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 2010 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 31, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2010

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Someone born on May 31, 2010 is:

14 years 11 months old,

or 179 months and 14 days old,

or 780 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2010?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2010.

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