Saturday May 19, 2012: on this day

May 19, 2012 was the 140th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 19, 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 19, 2012, who was born and died on May 19, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 2012?


May 19, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2012 can also be written as 5/19/2012 in the US and as 19/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 2012:

  • 9 people were killed when a car bomb explodes in front of a military base in deir ez-zor.
  • A bomb made up of three gas cylinders explodes in front a vocational school in brindisi in italy, killing a 16 year-old girl student.
  • Ten people were killed in a suicide bombing at an eastern afghan police checkpoint, which occurred in khost province.
  • With a large military parade held in colombo, sri lanka commemorates the third anniversary of its 26-year civil conflict.
  • Richard dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, atheist and ethicist, announces his support of michael gove's british education secretary's plan for freeking james bibles to all state schools.
  • An explosion at a construction site in central china causes the death of 20 people.
  • A rally car crashes through crowds of spectators in southern france's var region, killing at least two and injuring 17 more.
  • A police raid led to the arrest of three protestors ahead of the 60-nation nato summit, which takes place in chicago, u.s.a.
  • After boarding a plane from beijing, chen guangcheng, a chinese activist, and his family arrive at newark liberty international airport with his wife and children.
  • Robert spitzer, a retired american psychiatrist, apologizes for his 2001 ampquotfatally flawedampquot research that falsely supported the belief that gay people can be ampquotcured.
  • Association football
  • Munich hosts the final of the 2011-12 uefa champions league. bayern munich defeats chelsea in a penalty shootout after extra time. this is the club's first ever win in the competition.
  • West ham defeated blackpool to return to the premier league in the 2012 football league championship playoff final.
  • Leinster defeated ulster in twickenham's 2012 heineken cup final, their third heineken cup victory in four seasons.
  • I'll have another wins in horse racing the 2012 preakness stakes, giving him the opportunity to become the first american triple crown of thoroughbred racing winner since 1978's affirmed.
  • Hearts beat city rivals hibernian f.c. to win the scottish cup final. 5-1. the match was called the greatest game in history by both sides.
  • Three gas cylinder bombs explode in front of a vocational school in the italian city of brindisi, killing one person and injuring five others.
  • A car bomb explodes near a military complex in the syrian city of deir ez-zor, killing nine people.

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May 19, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Alcorcon : 2 - 0
  • Celta - Alcoyano : 4 - 0
  • Elche - Guadalajara : 2 - 3
  • Girona - Cordoba : 3 - 1
  • Huesca - Cartagena : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Verona - Varese : 3 - 0
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May 19, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 19, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 08:08 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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Who was born on May 19, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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May 19, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 1 day old,

or 622 weeks

or 4354 days old,

if you were born on May 19, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 2012?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 19, 2012.

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May 19, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 2012:

  • Bob Boozer

    American basketball player (b. 1937).

  • Phil Lamason

    New zealand pilot and soldier (d. 2012).

  • Tamara Brooks

    American conductor and educator (b. 1941).

  • Gerhard Hetz

    German-mexican swimmer (b. 1942).

  • Ian Burgess

    English race car driver (b. 1930).

  • Vladimer Aptsiauri

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 2012:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 19, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Call Me Maybe
  5. - Wild Ones

May 19, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 19, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 19, 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:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Leave You Alone
  4. - UP!
  5. - Drank In My Cup

May 19, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 19, 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:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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May 19, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

May 19, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

May 19, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 19, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Guilty Wives by James Patterson and David Ellis

Guilty Wives

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No husbands allowed. Abbie Elliot, her three best friends, stepped off a private helicopter to enter the most luxurious, sumptuous and sensually indulgent hotel they've ever experienced.

The Shoemaker'S Wife by Adriana Trigiani

The Shoemaker'S Wife

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Adriana Trigiani, beloved New York Times bestseller, returns to the pages with her most ambitious and ambitious novel yet. It is a stunning multigenerational love story that spans two continents and two World Wars.

The Innocent by David Baldacci

The Innocent

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America has enemies, ruthless people whom the FBI, police and military cannot stop. The U.S. government then calls Will Robie, a hardened hitman who doesn't hesitate to follow orders

Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris

Deadlocked

By:

Sookie Stackhouse's penultimate novel is the #1 New York Times bestseller series. She must team up with her first love in order to extinguish her undead flame of crime...Felipe

Robert B. Parker'S Lullaby by Ace Atkins

Robert B. Parker'S Lullaby

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Spenser is not convinced that Mattie, 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted when she asks him to investigate her mother's death.

May 19, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 19, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dys4ia

Dys4ia

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Autobiography

Publisher: Newgrounds

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Platform: Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows Linux OS X PlayStation 4 iOS

Genre: Action role-playing, beat 'em up

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Dead Hungry Diner

Dead Hungry Diner

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: Black Market Games, Big Fish Games

Ben 10: Omniverse

Ben 10: Omniverse

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-brawlers, Fighting

Publisher: D3 Publisher Bandai Namco Games

Deep Sleep

Deep Sleep

Platform: Web browser

Genre: Graphic adventure game

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Who was the US President on May 19, 2012?

On May 19, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 2012?

On May 19, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 2012?

On May 19, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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.

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