What happened on Friday May 11, 2012?

Here's what happened on May 11, 2012:

• Global Child Mortality Study Reveals Preventable Disease Impact American researchers discovered that preventable diseases are the primary cause of child mortality worldwide. The study found that over 60% of the 7.6 million children who died before their fifth birthday in 2010 were victims of conditions like pneumonia, highlighting a critical global health challenge.
• Chinese Scientists Achieve Quantum Teleportation Record Chinese scientists set a world record in quantum teleportation by successfully sending photons over a distance of 97 kilometers (60 miles). This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in quantum communication technology.
• North Koreans Gaining Access to Foreign Media A United States study revealed that North Korean citizens are increasingly finding ways to access foreign media through informal channels, despite the government's stringent censorship efforts. This suggests a potential shift in information control within the highly restrictive regime.
• Truvada HIV Prevention Recommendation An American expert panel recommended approving Truvada for prescription to HIV-negative men, a proposal that sparked debate among HIV-related groups and health workers. This recommendation represented a potential breakthrough in HIV prevention strategies.
• Mexican Drug War: Attack on Newspaper Office in Nuevo Laredo Gunmen launched a violent attack on El Manana's newspaper office in Nuevo Laredo, escalating tensions in the ongoing Mexican Drug War. The incident occurred in the context of recent drug-related massacres in the city, highlighting the extreme violence plaguing the region.
• Manila Tightens Security Amid Anti-China Tensions Security measures were heightened in Manila, Philippines, to prevent potential anti-China protests. This occurred against the backdrop of ongoing territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
• Memorial Service for Junior Seau Thousands of fans gathered at Qualcomm Stadium to honor the memory of Junior Seau, the legendary San Diego Chargers linebacker. Team president Dean Spanos announced the retirement of Seau's jersey number 55, commemorating his significant contribution to the sport.
• William Balfour Convicted of Hudson Family Murders William Balfour was found guilty of murdering Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew, bringing closure to a high-profile criminal case that had garnered significant media attention.
• Tragic Arson in Derby, England A woman was detained on suspicion of murder following a devastating arson incident in Derby, England, which resulted in the deaths of five children. The tragic event shocked the local community and prompted a criminal investigation.

Events in 2012

May 11, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 11, 2012

May 11, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 11, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $565.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.69
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.96

Exchange Rates on May 11, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0012 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.929 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3106 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.24 JPY

May 11, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Cordoba - Gimnastic : 4 - 2
• Las Palmas - Cartagena : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Reims : 0 - 2
• Angers - Boulogne : 2 - 1
• Arles - Metz : 1 - 0
• Bastia - Nantes : 2 - 1
• Guingamp - Clermont : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bari - Brescia : 2 - 2

May 11, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2012 can also be written as 5/11/2012 in the US and as 11/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

May 11, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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 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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 12:18 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 11, 2012

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Someone born on May 11, 2012 is:

13 years and 3 days old,

or 156 months and 3 days old,

or 678 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4751 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2012?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2012.

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