Monday May 01, 2017: on this day

May 01, 2017 was the 121st day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 01, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 2017, who was born and died on May 01, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Humble. by Kendrick Lamar), movies (e.g. Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon), TV series (e.g. Dear White People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 2017?


May 01, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2017 can also be written as 5/1/2017 in the US and as 1/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 2017:

  • Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.
  • Demonstrators marching towards taksim square were attacked by police in turkey with rubber bullets and tear gas. protests in istanbul saw over 200 people arrested.
  • Parisian riot police use tear gas against violent protestors ahead of the second round in the presidential election to disrupt marches.
  • Near mosquito lake in alaska, a series of earthquakes with the strongest registering 6.3 struck. this is near the border between alaska and british columbia, canada. two schools and at least one office were severely damaged in the yukon earthquake.
  • 27 passengers sustained injuries, including bone fractures, due to severe clear-air turbulentence during an aeroflot flight between sheremetyevo international airport in moscow and suvarnabhumi airport in bangkok.
  • Momentum movement organizes a pro-eu, antirussian march that attracted approximately 10,000 people to budapest, hungary. they chanted "europe, not moscow" in support for the eu, and against prime minister viktor orban.
  • North korea-united states relations : two rockwell b-1b lancer heavy bombers fly over the korean peninsula. this has led north korea to accuse america of preparing for nuclear war.
  • Saudi arabia announced the arrest of 46 militants in connection with the suicide bombing of al-masjid an-nabawi, medina, during summer 2016.
  • At the university of texas, austin, a knife attack left one person dead and three others injured.

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May 01, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 01, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.51
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $145.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.01
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.05

Exchange Rates on May 01, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9163 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.868 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7755 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3282 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3673 CAD

May 01, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - Sevilla : 4 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Gimnastic - Reus Deportiu : 0 - 1
  • Huesca - Vallecano : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lens - Laval : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Watford - Liverpool : 0 - 1
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May 01, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 01, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 01, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 2017 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 01, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 01:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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Who was born on May 01, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 18 days old,

or 363 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2545 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2017?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 01, 2017.

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May 01, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 2017:

  • Katy Bødtger
  • Anatolij Aleksin
  • Karel Schoeman
  • Pierre Gaspard-Huit
  • Raimondo Sirotti
  • Jurij Lobanov
  • Julia Ortiz
  • Artenik Arabadžijan

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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May 01, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 2017:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 2017:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Humble.
  2. - Shape Of You
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - DNA.
  5. - Mask Off

May 01, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Humble.
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - DNA.
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - iSpy

May 01, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Subeme La Radio
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Adios Amor
  5. - El Amante

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May 01, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Sleepless

Sleepless

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Baran bo Odar

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

May 01, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on May 01, 2017?

On May 01, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 2017?

On May 01, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 2017?

On May 01, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for May 2017?

May 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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