Friday May 11, 2012: on this day

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

Here's what happened on May 11, 2012:

• Syrian uprising: the death toll from the damascus double-bombing on may 10, 2011, has reached 55. as many as 370 people have been reported injured. the attacks involved the use of over 1,000 kilograms (2.200 lb) explosives according to syrian authorities.
• Mexican drug war: gunmen open fire on el manana's newspaper office in nuevo laredo. this happened shortly after the drug-related massacres that took place in the city.
• The controversy surrounding the defunct officer training program perspectives on islam & islamic radicalism is raging in the united states armed forces. it taught that islam was america's unconquerable enemy.
• A study by the united states found that north koreans are increasingly able to access foreign media in informal settings, despite the government's intense censorship.
• In manila, the capital of philippines, security is being tightened to prevent anti-china protests. this is despite ongoing sino-philippine territorial disputes in the south china sea.
• After five children died in an arson fire that was set in derby, england, a woman is being held on suspicion of murder.
• William balfour was found guilty of the murder of jennifer hudson's mother, brother, and nephew.
• Rebekah brooks, ex-chief executive of news international, revealed an email allegedly showing that britain's culture minister, jeremy hunt, asked for advice from news international about how downing street should react to the news of the world hacking scandal.
• Chinese scientists use quantum-teleportation to send photons over a distance 97 km (60 mi). this is a world record in quantum teleportation.
• A panel of american experts in health recommends that truvada be approved for prescription to men with hiv who are not infected. this is opposed by some hiv-related groups and health workers.
• At qualcomm stadium, thousands of fans attended a memorial service to honor the memory of junior seau, san diego chargers' linebacker. dean spanos, team president, announces that seau will be retiring #55.
• American researchers have found that preventable diseases are the most common cause of death in children worldwide. more than 60% of the 7.6 million children who died in 2010 before their fifth birthday were due to pneumonia.

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

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 Last Quarter.

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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Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

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

• Natasha Richardson

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

• Laetitia Casta

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

• 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

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

• 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

  American stage, film, and television actor.

• Doug McClure

  American actor.

• Jonathan Jackson

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

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 11th

You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 8 days old,

or 623 weeks

or 4361 days old,

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

There are 22 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, 2012?

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

Famous people died on May 11, 2012:

• Bertina Lopes

  Bertina Lopes was a renowned Cape Verdean painter known for her vibrant and expressive artwork.

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

• Peggy Lipton

  American actress.

• 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

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

• Jorja Curtright

  Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

• Jean Adair

  Dies at 80.

• Douglas Adams

  Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

• 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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 11th

Holidays on May 11, 2012:

• 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, 2012:

• 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

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.

May 11, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 11, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 11, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2. Juanes - La Senal
3. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
4. Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
5. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love