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May 12, 2015

May 12, 2015, was a Tuesday. It was the 132nd day of 2015. The decade was the 2010s.

8 years, 10 months, and 7 days have passed since May 12, 2015.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on May 12, 2015?

  • 8 people are killed after a train derails in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 12, 2015:

  • United States: "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
  • United Kingdom: "Cheerleader" by OMI

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 12, 2015

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Trap Queen - Fetty Wap
  • Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - The Weeknd
  • Sugar - Maroon 5
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Avengers: Age of Ultron

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 3,234 days ago. Approximately 108 months have passed. It was the 132nd day of 2015, in week 20. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 36 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 12, 2015

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2015 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.

In America, the song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cheerleader" by OMI is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. In the United Kingdom, David Cameron's Conservative Party has won a surprise majority. Political commentators in the media are discussing how the opinion polls seem to have underestimated the Tory vote. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has now resigned.

In Port Richmond, Philadelphia, eight people have been tragically killed in a train derailment. In Ireland, a referendum campaign is in full swing as people prepare to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage or not. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as B.B. King, Christopher Lee, Jules Bianchi, and Cilla Black would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "The Big Bang Theory", "The Walking Dead", and "Black Mirror". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Minecraft", "Far Cry 4", "Resident Evil HD Remaster", and "Battlefield Hardline". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "Girl Meets World", "Henry Danger", and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn".

Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, the Xbox One, Minion Dave Talking Action Figure, and Frozen toys.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 2015.

  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 12, 2015.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 12, 2015.

  • April 13, 2015: Arizona crime: Jodi Arias is sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.
  • April 14, 2015:
    • Grand Theft Auto V is released for the PC (after several delays).
    • The game "Mortal Kombat X" is released.
  • April 21, 2015:
    • Gwyneth Paltrow files for divorce from Chris Martin.
    • Google's search engine begins to rank websites based on how mobile-friendly they are.
  • April 23, 2015:
    • Sunderland player Adam Johnson is charged with child grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16.
    • Former child actor Sawyer Sweeten commits suicide at the age of 19.
  • April 24, 2015: Caitlyn Jenner comes out as a trans woman in a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer.
  • April 25, 2015:
    • Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko defeats Bryant Jennings.
    • A 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills 9,100 people in Nepal.
  • April 30, 2015: Singer Ben E. King passes away.
  • May 1, 2015: The film "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" is released.
  • May 2, 2015: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao.
  • May 3, 2015: Soccer: Jose Mourinho's side Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • May 7, 2015: The Conservative Party win a surprise majority during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
  • May 8, 2015: UK politics: Ed Miliband steps down as leader of the Labour Party.
  • This date: May 12, 2015
  • May 13, 2015:
    • Nick Fradiani wins the 14th season of American Idol.
    • The VoIP application "Discord" is released.
  • May 14, 2015: Blues singer B.B. King passes away.
  • May 16, 2015: Football: Steven Gerrard plays his final game for Liverpool.
  • May 17, 2015:
    • Rapper Chinx is shot dead in Queens, New York.
    • The final episode of the period drama "Mad Men" is aired on television.
  • May 19, 2015: Sawyer Fredericks wins the eight season of The Voice.
  • May 22, 2015: Ireland legalizes same-sex marriage via a referendum.
  • May 25, 2015: Irish broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy passes away at the age of 76.
  • May 30, 2015:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Aston Villa 4-0.
    • The Foo Fighters headline at Slane Concert in Ireland.
    • Soccer: Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement.
    • Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, dies of glioblastoma (brain cancer) at the age of 46.
  • June 2, 2015:
    • The game Batman: Arkham Knight is released.
    • FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigns.
  • June 6, 2015: Barcelona win the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Juventus 3-1.
  • June 9, 2015: The console version of the MMORPG "The Elder Scrolls Online" is released on the PlayStation 4 and the XBox One.
  • June 10, 2015: Reddit bans the subreddit r/fatpeoplehate.
  • June 11, 2015: Wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes passes away after developing stomach cancer.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 12, 2015, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 12, 2015 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
Television shows

TV series on May 12, 2015

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 2015:

TV shows from May 2015.

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Mad Men
Mad Men
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 12, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World

Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Loom
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2015.

Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
Far Cry 4 2014
Far Cry 4
Assassin's Creed: Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Alien: Isolation 2014
Alien: Isolation
Destiny 2014
Destiny
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Watchdogs 2014
Watchdogs
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on May 12, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 12, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Historical figure Deceased
Born on May 12, 1820
She was not alive on this date.

George Carlin

George Carlin

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on May 12, 1937
He was not alive on this date.

Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Skateboarder
Born on May 12, 1968
He turned 47 on this day in 2015.

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu

Rugby player Deceased
Born on May 12, 1975
He turned 40 on this day in 2015.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak

UK Prime Minister
Born on May 12, 1980
He turned 35 on this day in 2015.

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

Actor
Born on May 12, 1981
He turned 34 on this day in 2015.

Marcelo

Marcelo

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 12, 1988
He turned 27 on this day in 2015.

Etika

Etika

American YouTuber Deceased
Born on May 12, 1990
He turned 25 on this day in 2015.

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Child actor Deceased
Born on May 12, 1995
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 12, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 12, 2015 was most likely conceived around August 19, 2014.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 12, 2015 is close to February 2, 2016.

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Stats for May 12, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 12, 2015:

  • 3,234 days have passed since this date.
  • 462 weeks have passed.
  • 279,421,200 seconds have passed since May 12, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 325,991,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 144,181,339,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 46,570,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 24,030,223 steps. That's roughly 10,680 miles!
  • Since this date, 3,353,054 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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