Sunday May 06, 2012: on this day

May 06, 2012 was the 127th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 2012, who was born and died on May 06, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 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 6th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 2012?


May 06, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 127th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2012 can also be written as 5/6/2012 in the US and as 6/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 2012:

  • Unknown circumstances have caused the deaths of hundreds of dolphins off the coast of peru.
  • To deter terrorist attacks, the government of egypt has extended a curfew in cairo's defence ministry to prevent further violence.
  • France's voters go to the polls in the second round for the french presidential election. francois hollande was elected president.
  • In greece, voters go to the polls to elect a parliament with parties that oppose austerity measures winning 60% of the vote and those who support it suffering crushing defeats.
  • Serbian voters go to the polls in a presidential or parliamentary election.
  • Juventus wins the serie a title in italian football for the 28th consecutive year.
  • Armenian voters go to the polls in parliamentary elections. exit polls show that the ruling republican party is doing well.
  • Schleswig-holstein voters vote in a state election. the governing coalition of cdu/fdp lost their majority and so the door is open for spd, the greens, and the danish minority’s ssw.

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May 06, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Lazio : 0 - 2
  • Bologna - Napoli : 2 - 0
  • Cagliari - Juventus : 0 - 2
  • Inter - Milan : 4 - 2
  • Novara - Cesena : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Ingolstadt : 3 - 1
  • Cottbus - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Bochum : 2 - 1
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Duisburg : 2 - 2
  • Frankfurt FSV - Dresden : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • La Coruna - Valladolid : 1 - 1
  • Recreativo - Gimnastic : 2 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Ajaccio : 2 - 1
  • Lyon - Brest : 1 - 1
  • Valenciennes - Paris SG : 3 - 4
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May 06, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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May 06, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 06:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

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Who was born on May 06, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 22 days old,

or 620 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4344 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2012?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 06, 2012.

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May 06, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 2012:

  • Jean Laplanche

    French psychoanalyst, author and winemaker.

  • James R. Browning

    American lieutenant, lawyer, and judge (b. 1918).

  • James Isaac

    American director and producer (b. 1960).

  • Camilian Demetrescu
  • Gianni Grossi
  • George Lindsey
  • Pat Frink
  • Laly Cobas

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Loveda Thoreau

    Loveda Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden'.

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May 06, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 2012:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 2012:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 2012 was La Senal by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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 06, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 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

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

Betrayal by Danielle Steel

Betrayal

By:

This riveting novel by Danielle Steel shows the dark side to fame and fortune when a well-known film director is confronted with an act of unimaginable treachery.

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.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power Of Habit

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May 06, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dys4ia

Dys4ia

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Autobiography

Publisher: Newgrounds

El Chavo

El Chavo

Platform: Wii

Genre: Party

Publisher: Slang Publishing[2] Televisa Home Entertainment

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Phoenix Online Studios, Reverb Publishing

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360[3] Wii U

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on May 06, 2012?

On May 06, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 2012?

On May 06, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 2012?

On May 06, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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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