What happened on Saturday May 12, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 12, 2007:

• Helsinki, Finland hosts the finals of 2007 Eurovision Song Contest. Serbia's debut entry Molitva wins.
• Upon arrival of Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Karachi, riots break out in Karachi.
• Armenian voters go to the polls in order to elect a new National Assembly.
• Guinean soldiers protest in Conakry following the failure of President Lansana Conte to attend a meeting to address grievances about their pay and conditions.
• One day before the planned ampquotrepublican protestampquot in Izmir in Turkey, a bomb was placed on a bicycle and detonated. One of the injured was in critical condition, and died later in hospital. The rest were left with minor injuries and were discharged from the hospital that day.
• In violent protests in Karachi, Pakistan by Muttahida Qaumi Movement, at least 33 people have been killed and 120 others are injured.
• After losing the primary election to become the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for the 2008 Taiwanese presidential elections, Su Tseng Chang resigns from the position of Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
• U.S. Soldiers Ambushed in Iraq In a devastating attack near Mahmudiya, a predominantly Sunni area in Iraq, four U.S. soldiers were killed and three were captured by the Islamic State of Iraq, an insurgent group that includes al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia.
• Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Progress The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran was making significant progress in uranium enrichment, utilizing approximately 1,300 centrifuges and producing fuel for nuclear reactors, raising international concerns about the country's nuclear program.
• Deadly Protests in Karachi, Pakistan Violent protests erupted in Karachi, Pakistan, following the suspension of Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikar Mohammad Chaudhry. Dueling rallies between supporters of the judge and government supporters resulted in 39 fatalities, highlighting the intense political tensions in the country.
• Death of Top Taliban Military Leader Mullah Dadullah Mullah Dadullah Akhund, a prominent Taliban operational commander known for organizing assassinations and abductions, was killed in a joint military operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The raid was conducted by Afghan security forces, NATO troops, and American soldiers, marking a significant blow to Taliban leadership.
• Bomb Attack in İzmir, Turkey A bicycle-mounted bomb was detonated in a bazaar in İzmir, Turkey, wounding fifteen people. The attack occurred one day before a scheduled 'republic protest' in the city, suggesting potential political motivations.
• Serbia Wins Eurovision Song Contest In the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest held in Helsinki, Finland, Serbian artist Marija Serifovic won with her song 'Molitva', marking Serbia's debut victory in the prestigious international music competition.
• Guinean Soldiers Riot in Conakry Soldiers in Guinea's capital, Conakry, staged a riot after President Lansana Conté failed to attend a meeting addressing their grievances regarding pay and working conditions, revealing underlying tensions within the country's military.

Events in 2007

May 12, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 12, 2007

May 12, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - FC Brussels : 6 - 0
• Beveren - Bergen : 0 - 0
• Genk - Charleroi : 0 - 2
• Gent - Germinal : 1 - 2
• Lierse - Mouscron : 3 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
• Bielefeld - Hannover : 3 - 1
• Bochum - Stuttgart : 2 - 3
• Cottbus - Bayern Munich : 0 - 3
• Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Real Madrid - Espanol : 4 - 3
• Sevilla - Recreativo : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ciudad de Murcia - Alaves : 5 - 1
• Elche - Tenerife : 0 - 1
• Las Palmas - Albacete : 0 - 1
• Malaga - Vecindario : 3 - 2
• Ponferradina - Murcia : 1 - 1

May 12, 2007 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2007 can also be written as 5/12/2007 in the US and as 12/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 12, 2007:

• Dadullah Akhund

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2007 was Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
2. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
3. Timbaland - Give It To Me
4. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
5. Ne-Yo - Because Of You

May 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 12, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
3. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
4. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
5. Akon - Don't Matter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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May 12, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2007 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 12, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Someone born on May 12, 2007 is:

17 years 11 months old,

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