Wednesday May 16, 2012: on this day
May 16, 2012 was the 137th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 16, 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 16, 2012, who was born and died on May 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 2012?
- May 16, 2012: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
- May 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 2012?
- May 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 2012?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2012?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 2012?
What day of the week was May 16, 2012?
May 16, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 2012 can also be written as 5/16/2012 in the US and as 16/5/2012 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 2012:
- After trying to expel the villagers from their land where a russian plantation project was to be located, cambodian police and soldiers clashed with the villagers. according to reports, a teenage girl was killed.
- Authorities in indonesia have recovered the black box of a russian passenger plane that crashed in west java province on may 9, 2008.
- The australian state of queensland has removed an aboriginal tent embassy from musgrave park, brisbane.
- Greek politics
- After final talks between the major political parties failed to form a coalition government, greece will hold a second round on june 17th.
- Panagiotis pikrammenos, a former judge, is now appointed to head a temporary government.
- Jean-marc ayrault is elected prime minister of france.
- Parachuting rat, an art piece by banksy in melbourne that was valued at au$50,000 has been accidentally destroyed during construction work.
- The china central television headquarters in beijing has been completed a decade ago, after it was designed by oma.
- The international criminal tribunal for the former yugoslavia in the hague (netherlands) will begin the trial of general ratko mladic, a former bosnian serb army colonel.
- After final talks between the major political parties failed to form a coalition government, greece will hold a second round in elections. (bbc).an ex-jude panagiotis pikrammenos has been appointed as the interim leader of a caretaker government.
May 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 16, 2012:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.96
- Apple AAPL: opens at $554.05
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.31
- General Electric GE: opens at $18.89
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.42
Exchange Rates on May 16, 2012:
- 1 USD = 80.32 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.012 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9443 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3218 CNY
- 1 EUR = 102.15 JPY
May 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Alcorcon - Elche : 3 - 1
- Alcoyano - Murcia : 1 - 3
- Barcelona B - Valladolid : 1 - 2
- Cartagena - Xerez : 0 - 0
- Gimnastic - Girona : 1 - 1
May 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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May 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 2012 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:07 am and setting at 05:17 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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Get your map!Who was born on May 16, 2012?
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Melanie Lynskey
Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Joseph Morgan
Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 11 years 11 months old,
or 143 months and 3 days old,
or 622 weeks and 2 days old,
or 4356 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 2012.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2012?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2012.
May 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 2012:
- Kevin Hickey
American baseball player (b. 1956).
- James Abdnor
American soldier and politician (b. 1923).
- Patricia Aakhus
American academic and author (d. 2012).
- Chuck Brown
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1936).
- Ernie Chan
Filipino-american illustrator (b. 1940).
- Bruno Tattanelli
- Aleksandr Ponomarëv
- Hans Geister
- Monique Mélinand
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
- Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- Marisa Mell
Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 2012:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 2012:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 2012:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- Fun. - We Are Young
- Maroon 5 - Payphone
- Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
- Flo Rida - Wild Ones
May 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - Climax
- Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
- Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
- LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
- Kirko Bangz - Drank In My Cup
May 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
- Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
- 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
- Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
May 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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:
May 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 2012?
On May 16, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2012?
On May 16, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 2012?
On May 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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.