Monday May 11, 2015: on this day

May 11, 2015 was the 131st day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 11, 2015 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 11, 2015, who was born and died on May 11, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 2015?


May 11, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 131st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2015 can also be written as 5/11/2015 in the US and as 11/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 2015:

  • Han min-goo, south korea's minister for national defense, stated that south korea would "mercilessly counterattack any north korean provocations" after the north has successfully tested a ballistic missile defense system.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). a turkish-owned ship is hit with tank fire off tobruk, libya. one crew member was killed and many others were injured.
  • Tank fire is used to attack a turkish-owned ship off the coast of tobruk, libya. one crew member was killed and many others were injured.
  • Pablo picasso's women of algiers, version o (sale price: us$179,365,000.)
  • Pointing man, a life-sized sculpture by alberto giacometti, sells at an auction for record us$141.3 million. this makes it the most expensive sculpture sold at auction.
  • Royal dutch shell receives provisional approval from the obama administration to drill in arctic ocean this summer.
  • After a bus fell into a canyon in india's jammu kashmir state, at least 15 people were killed and 20 more injured.
  • Typhoon noul (2015): typhoon noul has left two people dead in the philippines. the storm is heading for japan. (usa today),
  • Two people have been killed by typhoon noul in the philippines. the storm is headed towards japan. (usa today),
  • May 5-10th, 2015 tornado outbreak sequence
  • A tornado outbreak in the united states results in five deaths, dozens of injuries and eight missing people.
  • In indiana, the united states, a new strain of bird flu is discovered in a backyard chicken flock. it is caused by the h5n8 viral.
  • Over a thousand bangladeshi- and rohingya asylum seekers arrived in malaysia by boat monday. malaysia has taken them into custody. the indonesian navy confirmed that the boats were turned away. (reuters),
  • The swedish supreme court rejects julian assange's request to have the warrant for assange's detention in 2010 revoked by the swedish supreme court
  • George zimmerman, who is involved in a shooting in lake mary florida, sustains a minor gunshot injury.
  • Investigators discover the remains of at most seven people under a new britain shopping center in connecticut. the suspect killer is currently being held on unrelated charges.
  • Guyanese general elections: guyana's voters go to the polls in a general election.
  • Guyana's voters go to the polls in a general election.
  • Michelle bachelet, president of chile, approves a new cabinet after a decline in popularity due to a corruption scandal.
  • David cameron, the prime minister of the united kingdom, announces the formation of a new cabinet made up of conservative party members.
  • New england patriots quarterback tom brady has been suspended from american football for four games. for their involvement in deflategate, the team was also fined $1,000,000 usd.

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May 11, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 11, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.53
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $127.39
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.55
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $172.65

Exchange Rates on May 11, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8966 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.132 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.642 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2678 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2099 CAD

May 11, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Torino : 5 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Darmstadt : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Vallecano - Getafe : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Sochaux : 0 - 0
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May 11, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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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 11, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 2015 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 11, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 01:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Who was born on May 11, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 18 days old,

or 463 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3245 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2015?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 11, 2015.

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May 11, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 2015:

  • Jef Geeraerts

    Flemish writer.

  • Pierre Daboval

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

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May 11, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 2015:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 2015:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 11, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  5. - Shut Up And Dance

May 11, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 11, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Nasty Freestyle
  5. - G.D.F.R.

May 11, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 11, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hilito
  5. - Hablame de Ti

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May 11, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Aloha

Aloha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Cameron Crowe

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

May 11, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 11, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Road To Character by David Brooks

The Road To Character

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE of THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY ECONOMIST * "I wrote the book not sure if I could follow the path to character, but at least I wanted to know what …

Gathering Prey by John Sandford

Gathering Prey

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller of Extreme Prey, Lucas Davenport has written a terrifying thriller. They call them Travelers. They move from one city to the next, but they never stop moving.

A Spool Of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

A Spool Of Blue Thread

By:

"It was a lovely, breezy, yellow and-green afternoon. I was short-listed for Man Booker Prize. . "Abby Whitshank begins her story about how she fell in Love with Red.

The Bone Tree by Greg Iles

The Bone Tree

By:

Greg Iles continues his thrilling story in Natchez Burning, the smash New York Times bestseller. This highly anticipated sequel to an epic trilogy about blood and race, family, is Greg Iles' second installment.

God Help The Child by Toni Morrison

God Help The Child

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God Help the Child, a novel about the ways that childhood's sufferings can shape our lives, is a story of Spareness and Unselfishness.

May 11, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Dungeon Hunter 5

Dungeon Hunter 5

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: Gameloft

Jotun

Jotun

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Thunder Lotus Games

Infinifactory

Infinifactory

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Zachtronics Industries

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Who was the US President on May 11, 2015?

On May 11, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2015?

On May 11, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 2015?

On May 11, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 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.

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