Friday May 16, 2014: on this day

May 16, 2014 was the 136th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 16, 2014 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, 2014, who was born and died on May 16, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Of Me by John Legend), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Maniac) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2014?


May 16, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2014 can also be written as 5/16/2014 in the US and as 16/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2014:

  • Pro-russian unrest in ukraine 2014:: pro-russian rebels rapidly withdraw from mariupol as unarmed pro-ukraine steelworkers, some of them employed by system capital management join the police to patrol the city. (u.s. news & world report).(new york times). the united nations warns about a deterioration in human rights in eastern ukraine, and the persecution and harassment of the crimean tartars.
  • Pro-russian rebels rapidly withdraw from mariupol, as dozens unarmed pro-ukraine steelworkers and some employed by system capital management join the police in patrolling the city.
  • The united nations warns about a decline in human rights in ukraine's eastern region and harassment and persecution of crimean tartars.
  • Two explosions in nairobi's gikomba market kill 10 people.
  • Brazilian police clashed with protestors angered at the high cost of hosting the world cup cities of sao paulo rio de janeiro.
  • After a 52-year career, barbara walters, an american journalist, has retired.
  • 2014 general motors recall: the united states government fines general motors $35 million for delaying the recall of small cars with defective ignition switches.
  • General motors was fined $35 million by the united states government for failing to recall small cars with defective ignition switches.
  • Darden restaurants sells red lobster to golden gate capital at us$2.1 billion
  • Soma mine disaster: turkish police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protestors during a crackdown against an anti-government demonstration.
  • Turkish police retaliated against an anti-government protest in soma by firing water cannon and tear gas at thousands of protestors.
  • Russian proton-m rocket carrying an unmanned communications satellite deviates from its intended course and ends up burning in the atmosphere.
  • San diego county, california announced that 11 wildfires had destroyed more than 22,000 acres.
  • As heavy rains cause flooding, thousands are being evacuated from serbia and bosnia.
  • The bharatiya janata party, led by narendra modi is elected the majority party in the indian general elections. the indian national congress, the incumbent, records its worst-ever result.
  • Following a scandal involving long waits, treatment delays and falsifications at va hospitals, dr. robert petzel has resigned as the us under secretary for veterans affairs for health.
  • Paris saint-germain f.c. is the association football team. manchester city f.c. uefa has fined them eur60 million for violating fair play regulations.
  • Twelve people are killed in two explosions in the gikomba market area of nairobi, kenya.

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May 16, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $588.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.27

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 101.52 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0857 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8915 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2332 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.96 JPY

May 16, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - Levante : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Istres : 1 - 0
  • Auxerre - Nancy : 0 - 0
  • Brest - Chateauroux : 3 - 0
  • CA Bastia - Lens : 0 - 2
  • Creteil - Nimes : 1 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Eskisehirspor - Konyaspor : 1 - 1
  • Kayserispor - Fenerbahce : 0 - 2
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May 16, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2014 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, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 08:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Who was born on May 16, 2014?


Famous people born on May 16, 2014:

  • Alijah Baskett

    American television personality kendra wilkinson and american football player hank baskett's second and first daughters, respectively.

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    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
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    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

    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

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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May 16, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 3 days old,

or 518 weeks

or 3626 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2014?

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, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 16, 2014.

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May 16, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2014:

  • Bud Hollowell

    American baseball manager and player (d. 2014).

  • Chris Duckworth

    Zimbabwean-south african cricketer (b. 1933).

  • Vito Favero

    Italian cyclist (b. 1932).

  • Clyde Snow

    American forensic anthropologist.

  • Hedi Vaccaro Frehner
  • Allan Folsom
  • Nikola Gjuzelev
  • Gerald M. Edelman

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    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
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    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.

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May 16, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2014:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2014:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2014:

  • 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.
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May 16, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Problem
  4. - Fancy
  5. - Dark Horse

May 16, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Talk Dirty
  5. - Loyal

May 16, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Odio
  3. - Adrenalina
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - Propuesta Indecente

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May 16, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev

Ek Hasina Thi

Ek Hasina Thi

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sriram Raghavan

Killing Spree

Killing Spree

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Ritter

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thrive by Arianna Huffington

Thrive

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Arianna Huffington's book Thrive makes a compelling argument for the need to redefine success in today’s world.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

By:

WINNER OF THE PULIZER PRIZE "The Goldfinch" is a rare species that only comes along maybe half a dozen times a decade. A smartly written literary novel that connects to the heart and the mind Donna

The Divide by Matt Taibbi

The Divide

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY NPR, WASHINGTON POINT, AND KIRKUS REVIEWSA scathing portrait a new American crisis.

The Serpent Of Venice by Christopher Moore

The Serpent Of Venice

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Christopher Moore, New York Times bestseller, channels William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and The Serpent of Venice in his comedy Venetian gothic, The Serpent of Venice.

Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

Confidence Code

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The bestselling Womenomics is a guide for confidence and self-worth, based on the success of Lean In.

May 16, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Ensign

The Ensign

Platform: iOS

Genre: Text-based

Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue

Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue

Platform: Windows, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-fi, Sports

Publisher: Sprite

Assassin's Creed Unity

Assassin's Creed Unity

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

Project Spark

Project Spark

Platform: Microsoft Windows 8.1, 10, Xbox One

Genre: Sandbox, action-adventure

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Mario Golf: World Tour

Mario Golf: World Tour

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2014?

On May 16, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2014?

On May 16, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2014?

On May 16, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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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),

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for May 2014?

May 2014 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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