What happened on Thursday May 31, 2012?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2012:

• SpaceX Dragon Capsule Returns to Earth from ISS SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully completed its mission by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first time a privately developed spacecraft delivered cargo to the International Space Station and returned safely to Earth. source: sciencedaily.com
• NASA's Hubble Shows Milky Way is Destined for Head-on Collision with Andromeda Galaxy NASA astronomers announced that the Milky Way galaxy is predicted to collide with the Andromeda galaxy in approximately four billion years, leading to significant changes in the structure of both galaxies. However, Earth and the solar system are not expected to be destroyed in this event. source: science.nasa.gov
• 2012 Bilderberg Conference The 2012 Bilderberg Conference was held from May 31 to June 3, 2012, in Chantilly, Virginia, USA. This annual meeting brought together influential figures from politics, business, and academia to discuss global issues in a private setting. source: reuters.com
• Irish Fiscal Compact Referendum Irish voters participated in a referendum to decide on the government's approval of the European Fiscal Compact.
• Baghdad Bombings A series of coordinated bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in the tragic loss of 14 lives, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Lawsuit Against California Prison System The Center for Constitutional Rights filed a lawsuit challenging California's prison system's practice of prolonged solitary confinement, which can last for decades.
• John Edwards Trial Outcome Former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards was cleared by a jury, with the judge declaring a mistrial for the remaining corruption charges.
• Kandahar Police Headquarters Attack A suicide bomber targeted the Kandahar police headquarters in southern Afghanistan, killing five police officers in a devastating terrorist attack.
• Quebec Student Protests Negotiations between the Quebec government and student leaders broke down after four days, with over 150,000 students continuing their strike against tuition fee increases.
• India's Economic Challenges The Indian government faced significant criticism over its economic management following a nationwide strike protesting rising petrol prices.
• Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement NHL defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings retired after a distinguished 20-year professional career, including six years as team captain.
• Kevin Pietersen Retirement Cricket star Kevin Pietersen announced his retirement from international limited-overs cricket.
• German Engineer Killed in Nigeria A German engineer was tragically killed during a failed rescue operation by Nigerian forces after being taken hostage by gunmen in Kano, Nigeria.
• BBC Radio 4 Ulysses Celebration BBC Radio 4 announced a Bloomsday celebration featuring what is claimed to be the first British dramatization of James Joyce's novel Ulysses.
• One Million Moms Comic Book Protest One Million Moms, a conservative Christian lobby group, launched a campaign protesting DC and Marvel Comics' approach to LGBTQ+ representation in their comic book characters.

Events in 2012

May 31, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 31, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.88
• Apple AAPL: opens at $580.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.01
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.10

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0324 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9714 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3688 CNY
• 1 EUR = 96.857 JPY

May 31, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 152nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2012 can also be written as 5/31/2012 in the US and as 31/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2012:

• Orlando Woolridge

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA and later became a coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport.

• Paul Pietsch

  German racing driver and publisher (b. 1911).

• Randall B. Kester

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1916).

• Federico Garolla
• Christopher Challis

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Fun. - We Are Young
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships

May 31, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
5. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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May 31, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 2012 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 31, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 03:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2012

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Someone born on May 31, 2012 is:

13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 25 days old,

or 729 weeks and 4 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2012.

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