Saturday May 21, 2016: on this day

May 21, 2016 was the 142nd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 21, 2016 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 21, 2016, who was born and died on May 21, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2016?


May 21, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2016 can also be written as 5/21/2016 in the US and as 21/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2016:

  • Attacks on bangladeshi secularists: a homeopathic doctor in bangladesh is killed in an attack. the islamic state of iraq and the levant claim the responsibility.
  • In bangladesh, a homeopathic doctor has been hacked to death. the islamic state of iraq and the levant claim the responsibility.
  • In an insider attack on uruzgan provincial, six police officers are killed during the afghan war. two civilians were injured when a suicide bomber attacked a nato convoy in parwan. (stripes), (voa news). the united states kills taliban leader akhtar mussour in an attack on the afghan pakistan border, near ahmad wal. (fox news) (cnn),
  • Six police officers were killed in an insider attack on uruzgan province.
  • Two civilians were injured when a suicide bomber attacked a nato convoy in parwan.
  • In an air strike near ahmad wal, afghanistan pakistan border, the united states kills taliban leader akhtar msour. (fox news) (cnn),
  • Cyclone roanu, bangladesh: more than 500,000 people are affected by cyclone roanu. (reuters), (al jazeera), the daily star. the death toll from heavy flooding and landslides in sri lanka is at least 73.
  • Cyclone roanu in bangladesh has caused at least 21 deaths and more than 500,000 displacements. (reuters) (al jazeera),
  • At least 73 people have been killed by landslides or heavy flooding in sri lanka.
  • A bus accident in the democratic republic of the congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people and the injury of 22 others.
  • 2015-16 zika virus epidemic: the world health organization confirmed that the zika virus strain in cape verde is identical to the one found in the americas.
  • According to the world health organization, the zika virus strain that is spreading in cape verde is identical to the one found in the americas.
  • Syrian civil war, war on terrorism. the pentagon rejects the russian proposal to launch joint airstrikes against al-qaeda-linked groups in syria.
  • Afghanistan war: borge brende, norway's foreign minister, says that his government has doubled humanitarian aid to afghanistan to 200 million kroner (us$24 million).
  • 2015-16 iraqi protests: at least 4 are killed and 90 are injured by protesters storming the green zone in baghdad.
  • Protesters storming the green zone in baghdad have left at least four dead and 90 others injured.
  • Hundreds of protesters were detained by the kazakhstan police during demonstrations against land reforms in former central asian soviet republic.
  • 2014-16 venezuelan protests
  • The largest military exercise held by the venezuelan army in its history was cited as a threat to national security and opposition demands for a recall referendum against president nicolas maduro.
  • Protests in chile that turned violent have resulted in at least one death.
  • Lake mead, mohave county in arizona, is the largest reservoir in america. it has fallen to its lowest point in history. it supplies water to california, nevada, and arizona.
  • 2016 preakness stakes - exaggerator wins preakness stakes at pimlico race course, baltimore, maryland. (courier-journal via usa today, (cbs sports). two horses died during the preakness day's early races. an apparently heart-attack-prone 9-year-old gelding died. a 4-year-old filly fractured her left front cannon bone and was euthanized. her jockey also broke his right collarbone while being thrown onto the turf.
  • Exaggerator wins preakness stakes at pimlico race course, baltimore, maryland. (courier-journal via usa today).
  • Two horses died in the preakness day's first races after it rains. an apparently heart-attack-prone 9-year-old gelding died. a 4-year-old filly fractured her left front cannon bone and was euthanized. her jockey also broke his right collarbone while being thrown onto the turf.
  • 2016 fa cup final: manchester united f.c. crystal palace f.c. won. to win the 2015-16 fa cup, crystal palace f.c. beat us 2-1 at wembley stadium, london.

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May 21, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 18.325 MXN

May 21, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Alcorcon : 0 - 2
  • Cordoba - Elche : 3 - 1
  • Girona - Mallorca : 1 - 0
  • Leganes - Huesca : 2 - 3
  • Tenerife - Valladolid : 3 - 1
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May 21, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 21, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 06:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Who was born on May 21, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

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

  • Tom Daley
    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
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

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

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

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

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

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

  • Judge Reinhold
    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

    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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May 21, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 3 days old,

or 413 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2895 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2016?

There are 27 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 21, 2016.

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May 21, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2016:

  • Nick Menza

    American drummer and songwriter (b. 1964).

  • Franco Valier
  • Felice Cerri
  • Eddie Keizan
  • Andrea Maria Erba
  • Sándor Tarics
  • Bernard Simonay
  • Akhtar Mansour
  • Akhtar Mohammad Mansour
  • Lorne Clarke
  • Alfredo Bauer
  • Günter Braake
  • Germán Serrano Pinto
  • Ku Chin-shui

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

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

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

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

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    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

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May 21, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2016:

  • 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, 2016:

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

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2016:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - 7 Years
  4. - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
  5. - Work From Home

May 21, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Work
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Needed Me

May 21, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 21, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Ginza
  4. - Solo Con Verte
  5. - Obsesionado

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May 21, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Extreme Prey by John Sandford

Extreme Prey

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John Sandford, #1 New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner, has written an extraordinary Lucas Davenport thriller. Following the events of Gathering Prey Lucas Davenport is now in an unusual position--he is no longer employed by the Minnesota BCA.

The Last Mile by David Baldacci

The Last Mile

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David Baldacci's #1 New York Times Bestseller Memory Man introduced Amos Decker, the remarkable detective who can forget everything. Decker is back in a new thrilling thriller.

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury

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This is the stunning sequel to Sarah J. Maas’ New York Times bestseller A Court of Thorns and Roses. But it comes at a high price.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

May 21, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2016?

On May 21, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2016?

On May 21, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2016?

On May 21, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for May 2016?

May 2016 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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