Thursday May 21, 2015: on this day

May 21, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2015 can also be written as 5/21/2015 in the US and as 21/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 2015 in May 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on May 21, 2015:

• Islamic state of iraq and the levant. islamic state fighters enter the ancient ruin of palmyra, after they have captured tadmur in syria yesterday. hundreds of pro-government fighters are thought to have been killed in fighting. (reuters) the syrian observatory for human rights claims the islamic state controls over half of syria's 95,000-square-kilometres. it also controls nine provinces and settlements.
• After capturing tadmur, the syrian city of syria, islamic state fighters entered the ancient ruins at palmyra. hundreds of pro-government fighters are thought to have been killed in fighting.
• According to the syrian observatory for human rights, more than half of syria's 95,000-square-kilometre-sized territory is now under islamic state control. it also controls settlements in nine provincial areas.
• Al-shabaab militants temporarily take control of a mosque in kenya's garissa county.
• 2014-15 russian military intervention into ukraine: video interviews reveal that two russians captured in ukraine are openly admitting to having served in the gru russian special forces. these men, claimed by the donetsk people's republic (separatists), were police officers in the self-proclaimed republic. they also publicly displayed their id badges and claimed that they had retired from the russian military last january.
• Two russian soldiers captured in ukraine by the gru russian special forces were revealed in video interviews. these men, who were claimed to be policemen by the donetsk people's republic (separatists), have been identified with their id badges and claim they are now retired from the russian military.
• Robert gates, president of boy scouts of america, urges the organization to lift the ban on gay adult leaders. he also stated that the boy scouts of america will not revoke charters of gay-friendly chapters.
• South korea confirms the third case of middle east respiratory syndrome.
• Following a cholera epidemic at the shimo la tewa facility, mombasa in kenya, two prisoners are killed and 30 others are taken to hospital.
• Refugio oil spill at refugio state beach, santa barbara county, california continues to be cleaned up.
• According to health officials in the united states, 53 people have been infected by salmonella in nine states. california has 31 cases, while the rest of the affected states have cases in arizona, mississippi, new mexico and south dakota.
• After investigating a case of prostitution and drug dealing, evany jose metzker, a brazilian anti-corruption blogger, was found dead.
• Death of freddie gray. a grand jury in baltimore indicts six officers in connection to the death in custody of freddie gray. all six officers face reckless endangerment charges. (ap via abc news america)
• Six police officers were indicted by a grand jury in baltimore for their role in the murder of freddie gray while in police custody. all six officers face reckless endangerment charges. (ap via abc news america)
• Daron dylonwint was arrested in washington d.c., in connection to the may 14th murder of four people.
• Mexican drug war: mexican police find three dismembered bodys in search for ten missing persons in chilapa. this city was occupied by vigilantes who are alleged to have links to drug rings.
• Mexican police discover three dismembered bodies during a search for 10 missing persons in chilapa. this city was occupied by vigilantes who are suspected to be connected with drug rings.
• Amnesty international charges qatar with failing to fulfill its commitments regarding labor market reforms that would allow migrant workers to work in the country before the 2022 fifa world cup. qatar employs north korean laborers, but they are not paid directly. instead, the money is sent to their government.

May 21, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $130.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.32

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8997 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.059 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6387 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2663 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2202 CAD

May 21, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Llagostera - Albacete : 2 - 3
• Santander - Betis : 2 - 4

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 2015 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 21, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:49 am and setting at 11:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2015

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Famous people born on May 21, 2015:

• Zeke Egan

  An irish family legend, kian egan is the second son of kian egan, an irish musician, and jodi albert, his english actress wife.

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

• Raymond Burr

  Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

• Tom Daley

  Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

• Nick Cassavetes

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Fats Waller

  American musician (born 1904).

• Kay Kendall

  British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

• Mutya Buena

  English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

• Al Franken

  He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

• Fairuza Balk

  Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

• Judge Reinhold

  Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

• Eduardo Verástegui

  Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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You are 8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 29 days old,

or 465 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3256 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2015?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 21, 2015.

Famous people died on May 21, 2015:

• Louis Johnson

  American producer and bass player (the brothers johnson).

• Twinkle

  English singer-songwriter (b. 1948).

• Fred Gladding

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1936).

• Jassem Al-Kharafi

  Kuwaiti businessman and politician, 8th kuwaiti speaker of the national assembly (b. 1940).

• Annarita Sidoti

  Italian race walker (b. 1969).

• César Boutteville
• Ernie Hannigan
• Mostafa Abdollahi
• Joaquim Durão
• Guido Verucci
• Sergio Perin

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

• John Garfield

  American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

• John Gielgud

  English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

• Vaughn Monroe

  American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

• Andrea Leeds

  Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

• Seville

  Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

• Jane Addams

  American feminist and social worker.

• Dovey Roundtree

  Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

• Tyronza Cornelius

  Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

• Dovey Johnson Roundtree

  Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

Holidays on May 21, 2015:

• Equals-to-the-Apostles
• Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
• Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2015:

• International Tea Day
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2015:

• Saint Constantine the Great
• Saints Constantine and Helena
• Saint Mireille
• Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
• Saint Goderik

May 21, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

May 21, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Flo Rida Featuring Sage The Gemini & Lookas - G.D.F.R.
5. T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle

May 21, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. J Balvin - Ay Vamos
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Romeo Santos - Hilito
5. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Hablame de Ti