Wednesday May 31, 2017: on this day

May 31, 2017 was the 151st day of the year 2017, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 2017, who was born and died on May 31, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. Cars 3, directed by Brian Fee), TV series (e.g. Love Connection) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 2017?


May 31, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2017 can also be written as 5/31/2017 in the US and as 31/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 2017:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
  • Syrian civil war: u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces, (sdf), says they will fight the mostly iran-backed popular mobilization forces militants in iraq if they enter areas under sdf control. they insist that sdf will not accept the presence iran and will never act as a bridge between pmu (syria's assad) regime.
  • The u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces, (sdf), claims they will combat the majority iran-backed popular mobilization forces militants in iraq if they enter areas under sdf control. however, sdf insists that it will not accept the presence iran and will never act as a bridge between pmu (syria's assad) regime.
  • Cbs terminates its agreement with scott pelley, anchor, managing editor, and reporter for cbs evening news. pelley will continue to be a cbs news correspondent in 60 minutes.
  • Cnn has terminated its new year's eve live agreement with kathy griffin, after griffin released a photo of griffin holding a mock head of president donald trump.
  • Kenya's mombasa-nairobi standard gauge railway opens, marking the largest east african infrastructure project since independence.
  • After hitting an electrical line, a turkish air force eurocopter as532 cougar helicopter crashes into sirnak province killing all 13 soldiers.
  • Iranian presidential election 2017, 2017: the guardian council officially confirmed that the election result saw president hassan rouhani, the incumbent, reelected for a further four-year term.
  • Official confirmation by the guardian council of the results of the election saw president hassan rouhani, the incumbent, reelected for a further four-year term.
  • A car bomb explodes in a crowded intersection in kabul near the german embassy during rush hour, killing over 90 and injuring 463.

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May 31, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $153.97
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.33
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.03

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8895 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.833 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7769 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3467 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3497 CAD
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May 31, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 31, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 01:26 am.

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

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Who was born on May 31, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 10 months old,

or 82 months and 25 days old,

or 360 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2521 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2017?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 31, 2017.

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May 31, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 2017:

  • Howie Triano
  • Anna Maria Gambineri
  • Innocenzo Cervelli
  • Modesto Paris
  • Tino Insana
  • Jean-Marie Benoît Balla
  • Fred J. Koenekamp
  • Ljubomyr Huzar
  • Jiří Bělohlávek
  • István Szondy
  • Diane Torr
  • Mohamed Fadhel Khelil

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Joseth Haydn

    Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 2017:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 2017:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 31, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - I'm The One
  4. - Shape Of You
  5. - Humble.

May 31, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 31, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - I'm The One
  3. - Humble.
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - XO TOUR Llif3

May 31, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 31, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 31, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Chantaje
  3. - Felices Los 4
  4. - El Amante
  5. - Me Enamore

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May 31, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cars 3

Cars 3

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Brian Fee

Starring: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion

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

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

May 31, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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:

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

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

May 31, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

16th Seduction by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

16th Seduction

By:

Lindsay Boxer, the Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and USA Today BestsellerDetective investigates the most shocking case of her career.

The Fix by David Baldacci

The Fix

By:

The sensational #1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man first featured Amos Decker, David Baldacci's extraordinary detective who can forget everything. Decker is back in a new stunning novel.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Everything, Everything

By:

This instant #1 New York Times Bestseller is now a major motion movie starring Amandla STenberg as Maddy, and Nick Robinson as Olly. You don't have to risk it all. . . For love.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller: The essential universe from our most beloved and beloved astrophysicist. What is the relationship between time and space? How does the universe fit into us? Neil deGrasse Tyson, a renowned astrophysicist who is also a …

May 31, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 31, 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 31, 2017?

On May 31, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2017?

On May 31, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 2017?

On May 31, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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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