Friday May 12, 2017: on this day

May 12, 2017 was the 132nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 12, 2017 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 12, 2017, who was born and died on May 12, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's What I Like by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 2017?


May 12, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2017 can also be written as 5/12/2017 in the US and as 12/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 2017:

  • Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
  • A bomb explodes near mastung, in the province of balochistan. it kills at least 25 people, and injures 35 others.
  • A car was damaged in an explosion that occurred outside of a prominent rome post office. however, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths. initial investigations indicated that the explosion was likely to be a demonstration act, indicating that it could have been done.
  • Wannacry ransomware attacks: an international cyber-attack utilizing the wannacry ransomware program disrupts computer systems and telephone systems in thousands across 99 countries. the affected organisations are: england's nhs with doctors reporting messages demanding money; megafon in russia and sberbank in russia; telefonica and iberdrola in spain; fedex. (bbc),
  • An international cyber-attack involving the wannacry ransomware program disrupts telephone and computer systems in thousands of cases across ninety-nine countries. the affected organisations are: england's nhs with doctors reporting messages demanding money; megafon in russia and sberbank in russia; telefonica and iberdrola in spain; fedex. (bbc),
  • For pope francis' visit, catholics from portugal gather at fatima shrine.
  • J. k. rowling, a british author, urges her fans not to buy a harry potter prequel manuscript she wrote. the original auction was for charity, but it was later stolen.
  • A dutch judge grants a 12-year old boy the right to make his own decision about whether to continue chemotherapy. based on a psychiatric assessment of the patient, the ruling was made that he is "capable to a reasonable evaluation his interests and understands the consequences of his decision -- including the negative."
  • Costa concordia disaster: francesco schettino is sentenced to 16 years in prison by the italian supreme court of cassation for his role as captain of costa concordia, which resulted in 32 deaths. (bbc),
  • Four people were killed in a shooting attack at kirkersville nursing home, ohio. the shooter and a police chief are also among the victims.
  • Iranian presidential election 2017, live tv debate between the frontrunners and current president hassan rouhani. they also take aim at rouhani's economic policies
  • 2016-17 premier league: after beating west bromwich albion, chelsea has won the premier league title in association football.
  • The wannacry ransomware attack impacts over 400,000 computers worldwide, targeting computers of the united kingdom's national health services and telefónica computers.

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May 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.39
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $154.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.36
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.30

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9147 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7759 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3526 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3709 CAD

May 12, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sevilla B - Getafe : 2 - 1
  • Zaragoza - Cadiz : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio GFCO - Lens : 0 - 4
  • Amiens - Laval : 3 - 0
  • Bourg Peronnas - Brest : 1 - 2
  • Nimes - Ajaccio : 3 - 1
  • Niort - Strasbourg : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aberdeen - Celtic : 1 - 3
  • Everton - Watford : 1 - 0
  • West Brom - Chelsea : 0 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Moreirense : 1 - 1
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May 12, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 07:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Who was born on May 12, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 8 days old,

or 362 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2535 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 2017?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 12, 2017.

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May 12, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 2017:

  • Orvan Gibson

    Contributed significantly to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Mauno Koivisto

    Finnish banker and politician, ninth president of finland (b. 1923).

  • Antonio Candido
  • Amotz Zahavi
  • Yale Lary
  • Luigi Bertossi

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 2017:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 2017:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 2017:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - Shape Of You
  3. - Humble.
  4. - Despacito
  5. - Mask Off

May 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - Humble.
  3. - Mask Off
  4. - DNA.
  5. - iSpy

May 12, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Chantaje
  3. - El Amante
  4. - Subeme La Radio
  5. - Adios Amor

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May 12, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

Alien: Covenant

Alien: Covenant

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Wonderstruck

Wonderstruck

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Todd Haynes

Starring: Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Millicent Simmonds

Country: United States of America

May 12, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

May 12, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

16th Seduction by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

16th Seduction

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Lindsay Boxer, the Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and USA Today BestsellerDetective investigates the most shocking case of her career.

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Into the Water

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An addictive novel of psychological suspense by the author of The Girl on the Train, #1 New York Times Bestseller and global phenomenon. Megan Abbott and Gillian Flynn are two of the leading female authors …

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why

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The #1 NEW YORK TIMES and INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**Eerie, beautiful and devastating. NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIAL**

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller: The essential universe from our most beloved and beloved astrophysicist. What is the relationship between time and space? How does the universe fit into us? Neil deGrasse Tyson, a renowned astrophysicist who is also a …

Against All Odds by Danielle Steel

Against All Odds

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A wise and moving novel by Danielle Steel. Her many bestselling stories have made her a favorite author in America. However, taking chances is part of life. But it can be dangerous when you place …

May 12, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on May 12, 2017?

On May 12, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2017?

On May 12, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 2017?

On May 12, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for May 2017?

May 2017 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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