What happened on Friday May 22, 2015?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2015:

• Ireland Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage via Public Referendum The Republic of Ireland made history by becoming the first nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage through a national public referendum. This landmark decision represented a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights, reflecting a profound social and cultural shift in a traditionally conservative Catholic country.
• ISIL Captures Al Waleed Border Crossing The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) captured the Al Waleed border crossing between Syria and Iraq, marking the last such crossing controlled by the Syrian Government. Following their victory in Ramadi, ISIL advanced to within 40 kilometers of Baghdad, escalating regional security concerns.
• Suicide Bombing in Saudi Arabian Mosque A suicide bomber targeted Shiite worshippers at a mosque in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, resulting in 19 fatalities. This attack highlighted ongoing sectarian tensions in the region.
• Scientific Discovery of Deep Sea Biodiversity Science journal published research revealing unprecedented biodiversity in deep-sea environments, documenting thousands of previously unknown single-celled organisms.
• US Senate Approves Trade Negotiation Legislation The United States Senate passed legislation granting President Barack Obama expedited authority to negotiate trade agreements, signaling potential shifts in international economic policy.
• Myanmar Navy Rescues Migrant Boats The Myanmar Navy rescued two boats carrying 208 migrants amidst increasing international pressure to address the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis.
• Chinese Billionaire Suffers Massive Financial Loss Li Hejun, previously China's wealthiest individual, experienced a dramatic financial setback when his energy company shares plummeted, causing an estimated US$14 billion loss in market value.
• World War II Bomb Discovered near Wembley Stadium Construction crews in London discovered a live 50-kg World War II-era conventional explosive bomb, leading to the evacuation of areas surrounding Wembley Stadium. This incident underscores the lingering remnants of wartime munitions in urban areas.
• Cricket Returns to Pakistan Pakistan hosted Zimbabwe for Twenty20 cricket matches, marking the first visit by a test-playing nation since the 2009 attack on Sri Lanka's national cricket team.

Events in 2015

May 22, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 22, 2015

May 22, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.99
• Apple AAPL: opens at $131.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.04

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9078 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.5 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6459 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2756 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2278 CAD

May 22, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Arles : 2 - 1
• Angers - Nimes : 3 - 0
• Clermont - Brest : 1 - 0
• Creteil - Tours : 1 - 4
• Dijon - Nancy : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bologna - Virtus Lanciano : 1 - 0
• Brescia - Avellino : 3 - 2
• Carpi - Catania : 0 - 0
• Cittadella - Perugia : 0 - 2
• Crotone - Virtus Entella : 0 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Porto - Penafiel : 2 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Genclerbirligi - Mersin Idman Yurdu : 1 - 2

May 22, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2015 can also be written as 5/22/2015 in the US and as 22/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 2015 in May 2015 calendar

Famous people died on May 22, 2015:

• Marques Haynes

  Legendary basketball player known for his extraordinary dribbling skills and long career with the Harlem Globetrotters, considered one of...

• Vladimir Katriuk

  Ukrainian-canadian ss officer (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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 22, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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May 22, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 12:04 am.

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 22, 2015

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Someone born on May 22, 2015 is:

9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 23 days old,

or 520 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3646 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2015?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2015.

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