Saturday May 05, 2012: on this day

May 05, 2012 was the 126th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 05, 2012 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 05, 2012, who was born and died on May 05, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Satyamev Jayate) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 2012?


May 05, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2012 can also be written as 5/5/2012 in the US and as 5/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 2012:

  • At least nine militants are killed in a drone attack by the united states in pakistan's north waziristan.
  • Five guantanamo bay prisoners, including khalid sheikh mohammed, a u.s. citizen who was reportedly tortured by u.s. authorities, appear before a military judge.
  • Arab spring
  • Representatives of bahrain's interior ministry arrest nabeel rajab, president of the bahrain centre for human rights, upon his arrival at manama airport in lebanon. he was about to appear in court.
  • In syria's second city, aleppo, several people are injured or killed in an explosion.
  • Following yesterday's violence outside cairo's defense ministry, 300 egyptians were taken into custody.
  • Japan closes its last nuclear reactor. this leaves the country without nuclear power since 1970.
  • A fire at lima's drug rehabilitation center results in the deaths of at least 14 people.
  • A flash flood in nepal that followed the burst of a mountain river caused by the explosion of its banks resulted in at least 13 deaths and many more being declared missing.
  • A fire broke out at a busan karaoke bar, killing at least nine people.
  • After the arrest of a security officer, the cambodian government has closed the investigation into the shootings of chhut vuthy, an anti-logging activist, and a military cop.
  • When the moon is closest to the earth for the year, a super moon is formed.
  • The 2012 kentucky derby was won by i'll have another in us horse racing.
  • Chelsea defeated liverpool in the fa cup final 2012 english soccer.
  • Lionel messi scored all of the goals in spanish soccer, including the spanish league-record 50th goal. this brought his season total to 72, surpassing rivals espanyol's 4-0 loss.
  • Arab spring: representatives of bahrain's interior ministry arrest nabeel rajab, president of the bahrain centre for human rights upon his arrival at manama airport from lebanon. this was just before his scheduled court appearance. (al jazeera). a blast occurs in syria's second-largest city, aleppo. after yesterday's violence outside cairo's defense ministry, 300 people were detained in egypt.

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May 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lecce - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
  • Roma - Catania : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 0
  • Dortmund - Freiburg : 4 - 0
  • FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 1 - 4
  • Hannover - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
  • Hertha - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Getafe : 0 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Malaga : 2 - 1
  • Barcelona - Espanol : 4 - 0
  • Granada - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
  • Mallorca - Levante : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcorcon - Murcia : 3 - 0
  • Barcelona B - Elche : 0 - 1
  • Cartagena - Numancia : 2 - 1
  • Guadalajara - Girona : 1 - 4
  • Hercules - Almeria : 0 - 0
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May 05, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 05, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 05:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 2012.

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Who was born on May 05, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 23 days old,

or 620 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4345 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2012?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2012.

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May 05, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 2012:

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Dionis Zakynthinos

    Greek politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament.

  • Surendranath

    Indian cricketer (b. 1937).

  • Aatos Erkko

    Finnish journalist and publisher (b. 1932).

  • Roy Padayachie

    South african lawyer and politician, south african minister of communications (b. 1950).

  • Carl Johan Bernadotte

    Count of wisborg (b. 1916).

  • George Knobel

    Dutch football manager.

  • Ali Uras
  • Stevan Bena
  • Ivica Šangulin
  • Carlo Giovanni Bernadotte
  • Máximo Pacheco Gómez

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Ilija Garašanin

    Serbian statesman known for drafting the Načertanije, a political program for the unification of Serbs.

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May 05, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 2012:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 2012:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 2012:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 05, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Boyfriend
  5. - Glad You Came

May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 05, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - UP!
  4. - Love On Top
  5. - Another Round

May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 05, 2012 was La Senal by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 05, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 05, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Senal
  2. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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May 05, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 05, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

May 05, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Trickle Down Tyranny by Michael Savage

Trickle Down Tyranny

By:

"An unflinching flamethrower of truth Michael Savage goes straight for the jugular, with facts, and not empty hyperbole Ted

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

By:

The nation of Panem is a shining Capitol that lies within the ruin of an area once called North America. It is surrounded by twelve outlying areas. The districts waged war against the Capitol long ago and were defeated.

The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power Of Habit

By:

OVER 60 WEEKS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIBRARY

May 05, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dokuro

Dokuro

Platform: PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle[6]

Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment[1]

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Konami Gaijin Entertainment (PC)

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: bitComposer Games Maximum Games

Curiosity – What's Inside the Cube?

Curiosity – What's Inside the Cube?

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: 22Cans

Labyrinth no Kanata

Labyrinth no Kanata

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action role-playing game Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on May 05, 2012?

On May 05, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 2012?

On May 05, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 2012?

On May 05, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for May 2012?

May 2012 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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