What happened on Saturday May 05, 2012?

Here's what happened on May 05, 2012:

• Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor On May 5, 2012, Japan's last nuclear reactor was shut down for maintenance, marking the first time since 1970 that the country operated without nuclear power. This decision followed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011 and sparked debates over Japan's energy future. source: bbc.com
• Guantanamo Bay military hearing held On May 5, 2012, a military hearing was conducted at Guantanamo Bay detention camp, focusing on the legal status and potential prosecution of detainees. The proceedings were part of ongoing efforts to address the future of detainees held at the facility. source: reuters.com
• Nabeel Rajab arrested during Arab Spring On May 5, 2012, Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was arrested for participating in anti-government protests during the Arab Spring. His arrest drew international criticism and highlighted ongoing human rights concerns in Bahrain. source: aljazeera.com
• Deadly Flash Flood in Nepal A catastrophic flash flood caused by a mountain river's bank explosion resulted in at least 17 deaths and 47 people missing. The incident highlighted the region's vulnerability to sudden natural disasters.
• Tragic Busan Karaoke Bar Fire A devastating fire broke out at a karaoke bar in Busan, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people. The incident raised questions about fire safety regulations in entertainment venues.
• Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Season Lionel Messi achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring 72 goals in a single season, including a Spanish league-record 50th goal. This performance further solidified his status as one of the greatest soccer players in history.
• Chelsea Wins FA Cup Final Chelsea defeated Liverpool in the 2012 FA Cup Final with a 2-1 victory, securing their 7th title. Didier Drogba scored the winning goal, cementing the team's success in English soccer.

Events in 2012

May 05, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lecce - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
• Roma - Catania : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 0
• Dortmund - Freiburg : 4 - 0
• FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 1 - 4
• Hannover - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
• Hertha - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Getafe : 0 - 0
• Ath Madrid - Malaga : 2 - 1
• Barcelona - Espanol : 4 - 0
• Granada - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
• Mallorca - Levante : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcorcon - Murcia : 3 - 0
• Barcelona B - Elche : 0 - 1
• Cartagena - Numancia : 2 - 1
• Guadalajara - Girona : 1 - 4
• Hercules - Almeria : 0 - 0

May 05, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2012 can also be written as 5/5/2012 in the US and as 5/5/2012 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 2012 in May 2012 calendar

Famous people died on May 05, 2012:

• Roy Padayachie

  South african lawyer and politician, south african minister of communications (b. 1950).

• Surendranath

  Indian cricketer (b. 1937).

• Aatos Erkko

  Finnish journalist and publisher (b. 1932).

• Carl Johan Bernadotte

  Count of wisborg (b. 1916).

• Carlo Giovanni Bernadotte

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Fun. - We Are Young
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Justin Bieber - Boyfriend
5. The Wanted - Glad You Came

May 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!
4. Beyonce - Love On Top
5. Fat Joe Featuring Chris Brown - Another Round

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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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 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 05:55 am.

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

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Someone born on May 05, 2012 is:

13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months

or 726 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5083 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2012.

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