Tuesday May 23, 2017: on this day

May 23, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2017 can also be written as 5/23/2017 in the US and as 23/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2017 in May 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on May 23, 2017:

• After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
• Salman abedi (22 years old) is the man suspected in the manchester attack. he died on the spot. abedi was the son of libyan parents and was born in manchester.
• Prime minister theresa may stated that the government has increased its terrorist threat level to critical. this indicates that another attack could be imminent.
• 2017 marawi clash: president rodrigo duterte announces martial law on mindanao island after maute militants clashed with soldiers in marawi (lanao del sur).
• After maute militants clashed with army troops at marawi, lanao del sur, president rodrigo duterte declared martial law on mindanao.
• Al-qaeda insurgency: at least seven militants were killed in the raid by u.s. navy seal team six on al qaeda in yemen's compound in ma'rib governorate. seal team six was also treated at the scene for unspecified injuries.
• China's freedom of speech: a university of maryland student from china raises questions.
• Uncertainty surrounds a speech given by a student of chinese descent at the university of maryland.
• Sir roger moore, the actor who played james bond from 1973 to 1985, has died at age 89.
• Presidency of donald trump. the white house has released a budget proposal that includes an increase for the military, but decreases in healthcare and welfare.
• After settling a dispute over a patent, apple inc. and nokia have agreed to expand their partnership.
• A sukhoi su-30 sukhoi su-30 of the indian air force goes missing close to china's border. it is believed that it was with its two pilots.
• Newark liberty international airport is now closed for nearly two hours following flames being detected coming from a united airlines boeing757 jet engine. the plane was evacuated by all 124 passengers as well as seven crew members.
• Former ethiopian foreign minister and health ministry dr. tedros adhanom ghebreyesus is the new director-general of the world health organization (who). he succeeds dr. margaret chan who has been in office since 2006. tedros is the first african director general and the first non-medical physician; he holds a phd in community health at the university of nottingham.
• Lgbt rights in indonesia: two indonesian males are publicly caned in aceh by the local authorities for illegal homosexual intercourse.
• Local authorities in aceh have publicly caned two indonesian men for allegedly having homosexual intercourse.
• Wikimedia foundation v. nsa. the fourth circuit court of appeals of the united states rules that wikimedia foundation is legally authorized to challenge the national security agency upstream mass surveillance program. this decision restores the suit that was dismissed by a federal district judge in baltimore, maryland. this case also involves eight other organizations, including amnesty international usa, and the global fund for women.
• Russian interference in 2016 us elections: john brennan, former cia director, tells the house intelligence committee that he was aware of contacts between trump associates with russian officials. however, he isn't sure if there was collusion. brennan stated that he warned russia's intelligence service in august last year against meddling in the u.s. elections.
• Scientists have discovered 7.2 million year-old "prehuman" remains in the balkans region near bulgaria and greece.
• Philippine president rodrigo duterte declares martial law in mindanao, following the maute's attack in marawi.

May 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $154.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.72
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.57

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8937 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.781 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7713 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3373 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3515 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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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 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:17 am and setting at 06:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

• Douglas Fairbanks

  American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

• Joan Collins

  British actress and beautiful teen model.

• Drew Carey

  American comedian, actor, and writer.

• Rosemary Clooney

  American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

• Artie Shaw

  American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

• Tom Tykwer

  German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

• Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

• Deborah Adair

  Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

• Betty Garrett

  American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

• Barbara Barrie

  American actor and author.

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You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months

or 361 weeks

or 2527 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2017?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2017.

Famous people died on May 23, 2017:

• Roger Moore

  British actor.

• Cortez Kennedy

  Cortez Kennedy was a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks.

• Julia Viellehner
• Stefano Farina
• Jerry Perenchio
• Ernst Gebendinger
• Irio De Paula

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

• Sterling Hayden

  American actor and author.

• Anne Meara

  American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

• Moms Mabley

  American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

• George Jessel

  American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

• Patrick Cargill

  Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

• Nydia Westman

  Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

• Dorothy Hyson

  Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

• John D. Rockefeller

  American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

• Other Rockefeller

  American business magnate and philanthropist, known for founding the Standard Oil Company and becoming one of the wealthiest people in...

• Kawena Pukui

  Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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Holidays on May 23, 2017:

• World Turtle Day
• Discordianism: Day of Disunity
• Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2017:

• International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2017:

• Saint Desiderius
• Saint Guibert of Gemblours
• Saint Montana

May 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

May 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

May 23, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Nicky Jam - El Amante
3. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
4. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox Or Sean Paul - Subeme La Radio
5. Maluma - Felices Los 4