What happened on Monday May 31, 2021?

About May 31st, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Denmark's public broadcaster DR exposed a significant intelligence breach, revealing that the Danish Defence Intelligence Service collaborated with the U.S. National Security Agency to conduct surveillance on European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, between 2012 and 2014. This revelation raised serious concerns about international diplomatic trust and privacy.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 2021 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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May 31, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 2021:

  • Danish Intelligence Spying Scandal Revealed Denmark's public broadcaster DR exposed a significant intelligence breach, revealing that the Danish Defence Intelligence Service collaborated with the U.S. National Security Agency to conduct surveillance on European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, between 2012 and 2014. This revelation raised serious concerns about international diplomatic trust and privacy.
  • Danish Intelligence Spying Scandal Revealed Denmark's public broadcaster DR exposed a significant intelligence breach, revealing that the Danish Defence Intelligence Service collaborated with the U.S. National Security Agency to conduct surveillance on European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, between 2012 and 2014. This revelation raised serious concerns about international diplomatic trust and privacy.
  • ECOWAS Suspends Mali Following Military Coup The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took decisive action by suspending Mali in response to a recent military coup, signaling international condemnation of the unconstitutional change of government and potential political instability in the region.
  • ECOWAS Suspends Mali Following Military Coup The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took decisive action by suspending Mali in response to a recent military coup, signaling international condemnation of the unconstitutional change of government and potential political instability in the region.
  • Deadly Attack in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo A devastating terrorist attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants resulted in the massacre of at least 50 civilians in the villages of Boga and Tchabi. The attackers used seven trucks to launch a coordinated assault, highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region's conflict-ridden Ituri Province.
  • Deadly Attack in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo A devastating terrorist attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants resulted in the massacre of at least 50 civilians in the villages of Boga and Tchabi. The attackers used seven trucks to launch a coordinated assault, highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region's conflict-ridden Ituri Province.
  • Global Protest Demonstrations in Colombia and Berlin Simultaneous protests erupted in Colombia and Berlin, reflecting broader global movements addressing various social, political, and economic grievances. These demonstrations highlighted growing public discontent and the interconnectedness of international social movements.
  • Global Protest Demonstrations in Colombia and Berlin Simultaneous protests erupted in Colombia and Berlin, reflecting broader global movements addressing various social, political, and economic grievances. These demonstrations highlighted growing public discontent and the interconnectedness of international social movements.
  • Deadly Drug Raid in Rio de Janeiro A high-intensity drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least 25 people killed, including one police officer. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of drug-related violence and law enforcement in the region.
  • Deadly Drug Raid in Rio de Janeiro A high-intensity drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least 25 people killed, including one police officer. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of drug-related violence and law enforcement in the region.
  • Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in the United States In the wake of escalating Middle Eastern tensions, antisemitic incidents in the United States more than doubled compared to the same period in 2020. This significant increase highlighted growing concerns about religious and ethnic tensions and the potential impact of international conflicts on domestic social dynamics.
  • Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in the United States In the wake of escalating Middle Eastern tensions, antisemitic incidents in the United States more than doubled compared to the same period in 2020. This significant increase highlighted growing concerns about religious and ethnic tensions and the potential impact of international conflicts on domestic social dynamics.

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May 31, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 31, 2021?


May 31, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 151st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2021 can also be written as 5/31/2021 in the US and as 31/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 2021:

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May 31, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 31, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 2021 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2021.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 2021?


Someone born on May 31, 2021 is:

3 years 11 months old,

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