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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 2018What happened on Friday May 11, 2018?
About May 11th, 2018, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 11, 2018, a renowned blood donor, who had contributed over 100 liters of blood over 60 years, announced his retirement from donating. His contributions have been vital in saving countless lives throughout his lifetime.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 2018 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch
More about May 11th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 2018.
May 11, 2018: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 2018:
- Legendary blood donor ends 60-year contribution On May 11, 2018, a renowned blood donor, who had contributed over 100 liters of blood over 60 years, announced his retirement from donating. His contributions have been vital in saving countless lives throughout his lifetime. source: bbc.com
- 2018 Gaza border protests escalate with casualties On May 11, 2018, protests along the Gaza-Israel border intensified, resulting in multiple casualties. The demonstrations were part of a larger series of protests against the Israeli blockade and the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. source: aljazeera.com
- Russia foils alleged terrorist plot On May 11, 2018, Russian authorities announced they had thwarted a terrorist plot targeting the city of St. Petersburg. The operation reportedly involved the arrest of several suspects linked to a planned attack during the upcoming World Cup. source: bbc.com
- SpaceX Launches Bangabandhu-1 Satellite SpaceX successfully launched the Bangabandhu-1 satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United States, contributing to global satellite communication infrastructure.
- Tragic Mass Murder-Suicide in Western Australia A horrific incident occurred in Margaret River, Western Australia, where three adults and four children were found dead. Police suspected this was a murder-suicide, involving a family tragedy.
- Mount Merapi Eruption in Java, Indonesia Mount Merapi in Java, Indonesia erupted, prompting authorities to call for evacuations and close Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta. The volcanic activity posed significant risks to local populations.
- Philippine Supreme Court Justice Removed from Office The Philippine Supreme Court voted 8-6 to approve a quo warranto petition against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, removing her from office for violating requirements related to her Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth.
- Incendiary Kite Incident in Israel-Gaza Conflict Three Israeli citizens were arrested after filming themselves attempting to fly a kite with an incendiary device into the Gaza Strip, mimicking a protest tactic used by Gaza protesters. The kite crashed onto Israeli territory and ignited a small fire, escalating tensions in the ongoing border conflict.
- Egypt to Open Rafah Crossing for Humanitarian Aid Egypt announced the Rafah Crossing to Gaza will be open for four days starting the following Saturday. This is part of Egypt's routine humanitarian efforts, typically opening the border once every two to three months for two to three consecutive days.
- Canadian MP Calls for Action Against Foreign Fighter Conservative MP Candice Bergen demanded action against Abu Huzaifa al-Kanadi, a Toronto man who claimed to have shot a Sunni prisoner while fighting for the Islamic State in Syria.
- Devastating Fire Destroys Commercial Buildings in Lima A massive fire in Lima, Peru destroyed nearly all 710 commercial buildings. The fire's severity was exacerbated by flammable products in many stores. One person was injured, and there were allegations of looting during the incident.
- Record-Breaking Wave Measured in Southern Ocean MetService scientists recorded a massive wave measuring 23.8 meters (78 feet) high in the Southern Ocean near New Zealand, establishing the highest wave ever documented in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Polish MPs Vote to Reduce Their Own Salaries Following an opposition boycott, Polish members of parliament voted to reduce their pay by 20%, a rare instance of politicians voluntarily cutting their own compensation.
- Cheeki Rafiki Yacht Tragedy Legal Outcome A legal case concluded regarding the 2014 Cheeki Rafiki yacht capsizing in the Atlantic Ocean, which claimed four lives. The vessel's operator received a suspended sentence in England after being convicted of operating the vessel unsafely, though acquitted of manslaughter.
May 11, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 11, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 11, 2018:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.18
- Apple AAPL: opens at $189.49
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $97.80
- General Electric GE: opens at $14.74
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.11
Exchange Rates on May 11, 2018:
- 1 USD = 0.8369 EUR
- 1 USD = 109.38 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7384 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3251 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2792 CAD
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May 11, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
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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 11, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 2018 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 2018 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 11, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 04:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.
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How old is someone born on May 11, 2018?
Someone born on May 11, 2018 is:
8 years and 14 days old,
or 96 months and 14 days old,
or 419 weeks and 3 days old,
or 2936 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2018?
There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 11th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2018?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 11, 2018.
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