May 2013 News

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Here are some major events that occurred in May, 2013:

May 3, 2013 - Facebook's Initial Public Offering (IPO) Anniversary: The one-year anniversary of Facebook's highly anticipated IPO took place. The IPO had initially faced technical glitches and controversy, but it marked a significant moment in the tech industry.

May 7, 2013 - Benjamin Netanyahu's Coalition Government in Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a new coalition government after general elections. This government faced various challenges, including issues related to peace negotiations with the Palestinians and Iran's nuclear program.

May 8, 2013 - Ariel Castro Arrested: Ariel Castro, a former school bus driver in Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested after three women who had been missing for years were discovered in his home. The women had been held captive and abused.

May 16, 2013 - Violent Protests in Turkey: Protests erupted in Istanbul, Turkey, initially sparked by the planned redevelopment of Gezi Park. The protests grew into broader anti-government demonstrations, leading to clashes with police and significant unrest.

May 20, 2013 - Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak: A powerful EF5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 24 fatalities. The tornado was one of the deadliest and most destructive in U.S. history.

May 22, 2013 - Woolwich Attack, London: A brutal attack took place in Woolwich, London, where two men assaulted and killed a British soldier in a street. The attackers claimed the act was in response to British foreign policy.

May 22, 2013 - Oklahoma State Senator Resigns Amidst Child Prostitution Charges: Oklahoma State Senator Ralph Shortey resigned from office after being charged with child prostitution-related offenses.

May 24, 2013 - Bridge Collapse in Washington State: A bridge on Interstate 5 in Washington state collapsed into the Skagit River, causing several vehicles to fall into the water. Miraculously, there were no fatalities, but the incident raised concerns about infrastructure safety.

May 25, 2013 - George Lucas Marries Mellody Hobson: Filmmaker George Lucas, known for creating "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," married businesswoman Mellody Hobson in a private ceremony. Their wedding drew attention in the media.

These events in May, 2013, had significant impacts on public safety, politics, social issues, and international relations, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time.

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