What happened on Saturday May 21, 2016?

Here's what happened on May 21, 2016:

• US Drone Kills Taliban Leader Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, the leader of the Afghan Taliban, was killed by a targeted US drone strike in Pakistan, marking a significant blow to the Taliban's leadership.
• Protesters Storm Baghdad Green Zone Violent protests erupted in Baghdad's Green Zone, resulting in at least four fatalities and 90 injuries. The demonstration highlighted ongoing political tensions in Iraq.
• Cyclone Roanu Devastates Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Cyclone Roanu caused widespread destruction in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, affecting over 500,000 people and resulting in at least 73 deaths through heavy flooding and landslides.
• Zika Virus Strain Confirmed The World Health Organization confirmed that the Zika virus strain in Cape Verde is identical to the one spreading in the Americas, indicating potential global transmission risks.
• Attack on Bangladeshi Secularist A homeopathic doctor in Bangladesh was killed in a targeted attack, with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claiming responsibility, highlighting ongoing religious tensions.
• Kazakhstan Police Detain Protesters Hundreds of protesters were detained by Kazakhstan Police during demonstrations against land reforms in the former Central Asian Soviet Republic, signaling growing social unrest.
• Lake Mead Reaches Historic Low Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in America, has fallen to its lowest point in history, raising significant concerns about water supply for California, Nevada, and Arizona.
• Tragic Preakness Stakes Exaggerator won the 2016 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, but the event was marred by the deaths of two horses and a jockey's injury during the early races.

Events in 2016

May 21, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 21, 2016

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

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.

May 21, 2016 in May 2016 calendar

Famous people died on May 21, 2016:

• Nick Menza
• Andrea Maria Erba
• Akhtar Mansour

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on May 21st

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.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
4. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - 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 music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
4. Beyonce - Sorry
5. Rihanna - Needed Me

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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2016

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Someone born on May 21, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 24 days old,

or 468 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3281 days old,

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

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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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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