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May 2, 2012

May 2, 2012, was a Wednesday. It was 12 years, 6 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 2, 2012:

  • United States: "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra
  • United Kingdom: "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 2, 2012

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

  • Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
  • We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • Glad You Came - The Wanted
  • What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
  • Boyfriend - Justin Bieber
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Think Like a Man

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Think Like a Man" was at the top of the box office on May 2, 2012.

Facts

This date was 4,569 days ago. Approximately 152 months have passed. It was the 123rd day of 2012, in week 18. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 51 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 2, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2012 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 "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra is at the top of the singles charts, while "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Think Like a Man is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences.

It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, a new photo-sharing app called Instagram is currently surging in popularity. A video of Oklahoma City resident Kimberly Wilkins saying "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" during an interview with a local news station is going viral.

The hit song "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is the subject of a number of parodies and lip-dub videos. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as MCA, Rodney King, Sherman Hemsley, and Neil Armstrong would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Mad Men", "Modern Family", "Raising Hope", and "Person of Interest".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Gears of War 3", "Battlefield 3", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3", and "The Walking Dead". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Wonder Pets!", "Victorious", and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 3, Laser Zero Gravity, Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls, and Justin Bieber figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 2, 2012, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 2, 2012 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 2, 2012.

  • Eurovision 2012.

    Eurovision 2012

    The 2012 Eurovision song contest was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Sweden won the contest with the song "Euphoria" by Loreen.
  • Roy Hodgson becomes the new England manager.

    Roy Hodgson becomes the new England manager

    Roy Hodgson was appointed as the new manager of the England national football team at the start of May 2012. At the time, many media commentators believed that Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was the favorite for the position.
  • Guardiola resigns from Barcelona.

    Guardiola resigns from Barcelona

    Three days after the club's shock defeat against Chelsea, Barcelona's manager, Pep Guardiola, announced that he was stepping down to take a much-needed rest from the pressures of the game. Guardiola had brought the club an unprecedented period of success.
  • "Can you blow my whistle, baby, whistle, baby. Let me know."

    "Can you blow my whistle, baby, whistle, baby. Let me know."

    Rapper Flo Rida released his hit song "Whistle" at the end of April 2012. The single eventually topped the charts in several countries, including the United States.
  • "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That"

    "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That"

    A video of Oklahoma City resident Kimberly Wilkins saying "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" during an interview with a local news station was going viral around this time. The interview sparked the creation of several memes and music remixes.
  • Call Me Maybe.

    Call Me Maybe

    The song "Call Me Maybe" by singer Carly Rae Jepsen was being lip synced and parodied by everyone, from celebrities to military units and NFL cheerleaders.
  • The rise of Instagram.

    The rise of Instagram

    Instagram was rapidly growing in popularity. In 2012, the social media app increased from 20 million active users to 100 million active users.
  • Bad Luck Brian.

    Bad Luck Brian

    2012 saw the birth of a new meme called Bad Luck Brian. The purpose of the meme was to highlight unlucky and embarrassing situations. Its usage peaked in June 2012 before eventually fading away.
  • DayZ is released.

    DayZ is released

    A new Arma 2 mod called "DayZ" exploded in popularity in 2012.
  • Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) went on to win a Grammy for 2012's Record of the Year.
  • 2012 in music.

    2012 in music

    Popular music artists in 2012 included Adele, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, Gotye, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Fun, Maroon 5, Alex Clare, Bruno Mars and The Lumineers.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    The best NBA players in 2012 were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.
  • Time Person of the Year 2012.

    Time Person of the Year 2012

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2012 due to his election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2012, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Radamel Falcao, Iker Casillas, Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba, Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • 2012 in movies.

    2012 in movies

    Popular movies in 2012 included The Avengers, Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Hunger Games, Men in Black 3, Argo, Django Unchained, Lincoln and 21 Jump Street.
  • Argo.

    Argo

    The movie "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 2, 2012.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 2, 2012.

  • April 3, 2012:
    • Instagram releases its first Android version of the app.
    • The social media website "LADbible" is founded.
  • April 5, 2012:
    • Celebrity news websites report that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are dating.
    • The first episode of the political thriller series "Scandal" is aired on ABC.
  • April 6, 2012: Actress Amanda Bynes is arrested for drunk driving.
  • April 8, 2012: Kimberly "Sweet Brown" Wilkins says her viral phrase "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" during an interview with a local news station.
  • April 9, 2012:
    • Facebook purchases the app Instagram for $1 billion USD.
    • Marc Anthony files for divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
  • April 15, 2012: A 2-D video projection of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur performs at the Coachella Music Festival.
  • April 20, 2012: 127 people die when Bhoja Air Flight 213 crashes near near Rawalpindi in Pakistan.
  • April 24, 2012:
    • Football: 10-man Chelsea hand Barcelona a shock defeat in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
    • Flo Rida releases the song "Whistle".
  • April 27, 2012: Football: Pep Guardiola announces that he will be stepping down as the manager of Barcelona.
  • May 1, 2012:
    • Soccer: Roy Hodgson becomes the new England manager.
    • The MMORPG video game "TERA" is released in North America.
  • This date: May 2, 2012
  • May 4, 2012:
    • The Avengers is released in cinemas.
    • Beastie Boys founder Adam Yauch (MCA) dies from cancer at the age of 47.
  • May 5, 2012:
    • Chelsea win the FA Cup after defeating Liverpool 2-1.
    • Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Miguel Cotto via unanimous decision.
  • May 6, 2012: François Hollande defeats incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy in the 2012 French presidential election.
  • May 8, 2012: Jermaine Paul wins the second season of The Voice.
  • May 9, 2012: Minecraft is released on the Xbox 360.
  • May 13, 2012: Manchester City win their first Premier League title after scoring two late goals against Queens Park Rangers.
  • May 14, 2012: Soccer: Striker Carlos Tevez causes controversy after he holds up a sign saying "RIP Fergie" during Manchester City's Premier League title parade.
  • May 15, 2012: François Hollande becomes the new President of France.
  • May 16, 2012: Soccer: Liverpool sack manager Kenny Dalglish.
  • May 18, 2012: Social media company Facebook goes public on the stock market.
  • May 19, 2012: Chelsea win UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history after they defeat Bayern Munich on penalties.
  • May 21, 2012: The reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter" is cancelled by A&E.
  • May 23, 2012:
    • Phillip Phillips wins the 11th season of American Idol.
    • Actor Jim Parsons comes out as gay.
  • June 1, 2012:
    • Prometheus (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • Soccer: Brendan Rodgers becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
Television shows

TV shows in 2012

Television shows that people were watching in May 2012:

TV shows from May 2012.

Veep
Veep
Scandal
Scandal
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Grimm
Grimm
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
New Girl
New Girl
Broke Girls
Broke Girls
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 2, 2012

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2012:

Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally

Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2012

Toys and games that were popular in 2012:

Skylanders Giants figures
Skylanders Giants figures
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2012.

The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row: The Third
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 3
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
FIFA 12 2011
FIFA 12

Were you born on May 2, 2012?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2012.

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 2, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 2.

Manfred von Richthofen

Manfred von Richthofen

Pilot Deceased
Born on May 2, 1892
He was not alive on this date.

Big Boss Man

Big Boss Man

Wrestler Deceased
Born on May 2, 1963
He was not alive on this date.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Wrestler / Actor
Born on May 2, 1972
He turned 40 on this day in 2012.

David Beckham

David Beckham

Soccer player
Born on May 2, 1975
He turned 37 on this day in 2012.

Lily Allen

Lily Allen

Singer
Born on May 2, 1985
She turned 27 on this day in 2012.

Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte

Princess of Wales
Born on May 2, 2015
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 2, 2012.

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 2, 2012 was most likely conceived around August 10, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 2, 2012 is close to January 23, 2013.

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Stats for May 2, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 2, 2012:

  • 4,569 days have passed since this date.
  • 652 weeks have passed.
  • 394,765,200 seconds have passed since May 2, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 460,559,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 203,698,843,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,794,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,949,807 steps. That's roughly 15,089 miles.
  • 4,737,182 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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