What happened on Sunday May 13, 2012?

Here's what happened on May 13, 2012:

• Mexican Drug War: Mass Murder on Highway 40 Mexican authorities discovered 49 dismembered bodies along Mexican Federal Highway 40, near Monterrey. The bodies were likely decapitated and mutilated, believed to be the work of the Los Zetas drug cartel, highlighting the extreme violence of the ongoing Mexican Drug War.
• Syrian Civil War Spillover: Deadly Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon Violent clashes erupted in the Lebanese city of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in multiple fatalities. These confrontations demonstrate the regional destabilizing impact of the Syrian civil war, extending beyond Syria's borders.
• Assassination of Afghan Peace Negotiator Arsala Rahmani, a key peace negotiator for the Afghan government, was assassinated in Kabul, Afghanistan. His murder underscores the ongoing challenges and dangers facing those attempting to broker peace in the conflict-ridden region.
• Yemeni Army Offensive Against Militants Following American drone strikes in southern Yemen, the Yemeni Army launched an offensive that resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 15 militants. This operation reflects the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• Capture of Lord's Resistance Army Commander The Ugandan army captured Caesar Achellam, a senior commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) militant group, in the Central African Republic. This arrest represents a significant blow to the notorious rebel organization known for its human rights abuses.
• Severe Flooding in Hunan Province, China Torrential rains and flooding in China's Hunan Province caused extensive damage, destroying a bridge and 3,500 homes. The disaster led to the evacuation of 28,000 people from Pingjiang County, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Election in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Voters in North Rhine-Westphalia participated in regional elections, with the Social Democratic Party of Germany emerging victorious. The party secured a governing position with support from the Green Party, signaling potential shifts in German regional politics.
• Manchester City Wins Premier League Manchester City clinched their first Premier League title, defeating Manchester United on goal difference in a dramatic conclusion to the football season. This victory marked a significant milestone for the club and shifted the balance of power in Manchester football.
• Scientific Study Links Biodiversity Loss to Cultural Extinction Scientists discovered a compelling correlation between biodiversity loss and the disappearance of endangered languages and cultures, suggesting a profound interconnectedness between ecological and cultural diversity.

Events in 2012

May 13, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 13, 2012

May 13, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Udinese : 0 - 2
• Cesena - Roma : 2 - 3
• Chievo - Lecce : 1 - 0
• Fiorentina - Cagliari : 0 - 0
• Genoa - Palermo : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Espanol - Sevilla : 1 - 1
• Getafe - Zaragoza : 0 - 2
• Levante - Ath Bilbao : 3 - 0
• Malaga - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0
• Real Madrid - Mallorca : 4 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Sabadell : 1 - 1
• Valladolid - Hercules : 1 - 1
• Xerez - Villarreal B : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Lyon : 1 - 1
• Bordeaux - Lorient : 1 - 0
• Brest - Valenciennes : 1 - 0
• Caen - Sochaux : 1 - 3
• Dijon - Toulouse : 1 - 1

May 13, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2012 can also be written as 5/13/2012 in the US and as 13/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Famous people died on May 13, 2012:

• Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz

  Cuban-american theologian, author, and academic (b. 1943).

• Lee Richardson

  English speedway rider (b. 1979).

• Don Ritchie

  Australian humanitarian (b. 1925).

• Nguyễn Văn Thiện

  Vietnamese bishop (b. 1906).

• Donald Dunn (Duck)

  American bass player, songwriter, and producer (b. 1941).

• Arsala Rahmani Daulat

  Afghan politician (b. 1937).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Fun. - We Are Young
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

May 13, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
5. Fat Joe Featuring Chris Brown - Another Round

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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May 13, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 02:21 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 13, 2012

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Someone born on May 13, 2012 is:

13 years old,

or 156 months

or 678 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4748 days old,

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