Sunday May 17, 2015: on this day

May 17, 2015 was the 137th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 17, 2015 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 17, 2015, who was born and died on May 17, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 2015?


May 17, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2015 can also be written as 5/17/2015 in the US and as 17/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 2015:

  • Three people are killed and at least 18 injured in a suicide attack by taliban outside kabul international airport, afghanistan.
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  • Pope francis of roman catholic church canonizes sister mariam baouardy (palestinian saint) and sister marie alphonsine ghattas (palestinian saint).
  • 2015 billboard music awards: taylor swift, american pop singer, wins 8 billboard music awards awards, including the top artist award.
  • 2015 waco shootout: at least 9 people were killed and 18 others injured in a gunfire exchange between law enforcement officers and rival biker groups in waco, texas. the shootout took place at twin peaks restaurant. (kwtx, (the guardian) at least 25 outlaw motorcycle club members are being held as witnesses or possible suspects.
  • In a gunfight between rival biker gangs in waco texas, 9 are killed and 18 are injured at twin peaks restaurant. (kwtx),
  • As witnesses or suspects, at least 25 outlaw motorcycle club members are being held.
  • Trials are underway to test a 'groundbreaking combination' of ivacaftor (lumacaftor) and ivacaftor that could increase the quality of life for cystic fibrosis patients.
  • Tens of thousands of protestors hold a large rally in skopje (macedonia) as part of ongoing protests against prime minster nikola gruevski.
  • To mandate the osaka metropolis plan's implementation, a referendum was held in osaka japan. the proposal was defeated by 50.38% - 49.62%. toru hashimoto, osaka mayor, announced his retirement from politics at the end of his term in december 2015.
  • Roscosmos successfully restarts the engines of progress' spacecraft and corrects the orbit of international space station.
  • Canada's ice hockey team wins gold against russia at the 2015 iihf world championship. the united states takes bronze from the czech republic. sidney crosby from canada is the newest member in the triple gold club. this club consists of coaches and players who have won gold medals at the olympics and world championship, as well as the stanley cup.
  • 2014-15 a-league - in football (soccer), melbourne victory fc beats sydney fc 3-0 in grand final of australian a-league. victory captain mark milligan was named man-of-the-match.
  • Melbourne victory fc defeated sydney fc 3-0 in football (soccer) in the grand finale of the australian a-league. victory captain mark milligan was named man-of-the-match.

May 17, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 17, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8739 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.414 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6355 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.244 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2017 CAD

May 17, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Genoa : 1 - 4
  • Cagliari - Palermo : 0 - 1
  • Roma - Udinese : 2 - 1
  • Sassuolo - Milan : 3 - 2
  • Torino - Chievo : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - Heidenheim : 2 - 4
  • Braunschweig - Karlsruhe : 0 - 2
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0
  • Frankfurt FSV - Union Berlin : 1 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Darmstadt : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Barcelona : 0 - 1
  • Cordoba - Vallecano : 1 - 2
  • Elche - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 3
  • Espanol - Real Madrid : 1 - 4
  • Getafe - Eibar : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Lugo : 5 - 1
  • Girona - Zaragoza : 1 - 1
  • Ponferradina - Llagostera : 0 - 1
  • Tenerife - Alcorcon : 1 - 1
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May 17, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2015 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 17, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Who was born on May 17, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 2 days old,

or 461 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3229 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2015?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 17, 2015.

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May 17, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 2015:

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Vandella Smith

    Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Denyla Brown

    Pioneering playwright who pushed boundaries in the theater world.

  • Chinx
  • Leo Honkala
  • José Barroca
  • Lita de Lázzari
  • Claude Carliez

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Diamond Dorothy

    Renowned American author known for her novel 'The Red Pony'.

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May 17, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 2015:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2015:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2015:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  5. - Shut Up And Dance

May 17, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Nasty Freestyle
  5. - G.D.F.R.

May 17, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hilito
  5. - Hablame de Ti

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May 17, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Aloha

Aloha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Cameron Crowe

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

May 17, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 17, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Dealing With China by Henry M. Paulson Jr

Dealing With China

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DEALING WITH CHINA places the reader behind closed doors and allows them to see the evolution and future of China’s state-controlled capitalism.

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal

By:

The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review and Chicago Tribune named it a Best Book for the Year. Now in paperback, with a new reading guide,Medicine has won the battle against all odds, making the risks of injury …

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

On The Move by Oliver Sacks

On The Move

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Oliver Sacks was twelve when a wise schoolmaster wrote in his report that "Sacks will get far, but he won't go too far".

May 17, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Karmaflow

Karmaflow

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS

Genre: Adventure game

Fat Princess Adventures

Fat Princess Adventures

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Action-RPG

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Age of Empires II: The African Kingdoms

Age of Empires II: The African Kingdoms

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy expansion pack

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

IA/VT Colorful

IA/VT Colorful

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Marvelous AQL

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Platform: PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on May 17, 2015?

On May 17, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2015?

On May 17, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 2015?

On May 17, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 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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