What happened on Saturday May 15, 2021?

About May 15th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: China achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully landing a rover on Mars, marking another step in the country's growing space program capabilities.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 2021 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about May 15th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 2021.

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May 15, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 2021:

  • China Successfully Lands Rover on Mars China achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully landing a rover on Mars, marking another step in the country's growing space program capabilities.
  • China Successfully Lands Rover on Mars China achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully landing a rover on Mars, marking another step in the country's growing space program capabilities.
  • Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza City Cause Significant Civilian Casualties On May 15, 2021, Israeli airstrikes targeted a refugee camp in Gaza City, resulting in at least 10 Palestinian deaths, reportedly mostly children. The air raid destroyed a tower housing media offices for Associated Press and Al Jazeera, escalating tensions despite signals of potential cease-fire from both Israeli officials and Hamas.
  • Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza City Cause Significant Civilian Casualties On May 15, 2021, Israeli airstrikes targeted a refugee camp in Gaza City, resulting in at least 10 Palestinian deaths, reportedly mostly children. The air raid destroyed a tower housing media offices for Associated Press and Al Jazeera, escalating tensions despite signals of potential cease-fire from both Israeli officials and Hamas.
  • House Republicans Replace Liz Cheney with Elise Stefanik Republicans elected Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the new House Republican Conference chair, replacing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.). Cheney was ousted for criticizing former President Donald Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
  • House Republicans Replace Liz Cheney with Elise Stefanik Republicans elected Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the new House Republican Conference chair, replacing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.). Cheney was ousted for criticizing former President Donald Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
  • Gaetz Associate to Plead Guilty to Sex Trafficking An associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz agreed to plead guilty and admit to sex trafficking of a minor, potentially significant in the ongoing investigation into Gaetz's alleged misconduct.
  • Gaetz Associate to Plead Guilty to Sex Trafficking An associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz agreed to plead guilty and admit to sex trafficking of a minor, potentially significant in the ongoing investigation into Gaetz's alleged misconduct.
  • Retailers Lift Mask Requirements for Vaccinated Customers Walmart and other retailers announced they would no longer require masks for fully vaccinated customers, reflecting evolving COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and increasing vaccination rates.
  • Retailers Lift Mask Requirements for Vaccinated Customers Walmart and other retailers announced they would no longer require masks for fully vaccinated customers, reflecting evolving COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and increasing vaccination rates.
  • Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'deeply unwell' following repeated instances of harassment, underscoring ongoing tensions within Congress.
  • Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as 'deeply unwell' following repeated instances of harassment, underscoring ongoing tensions within Congress.
  • Hard-Line Judiciary Chief Enters Iranian Presidential Race Iran's hard-line judiciary chief registered as a candidate for the country's presidential election, potentially signaling a continuation of conservative political leadership.
  • Hard-Line Judiciary Chief Enters Iranian Presidential Race Iran's hard-line judiciary chief registered as a candidate for the country's presidential election, potentially signaling a continuation of conservative political leadership.
  • Medina Spirit Cleared for Preakness After Kentucky Derby Win Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby winner, was cleared to compete in the Preakness Stakes, continuing the horse's high-profile racing season.
  • Medina Spirit Cleared for Preakness After Kentucky Derby Win Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby winner, was cleared to compete in the Preakness Stakes, continuing the horse's high-profile racing season.

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May 15, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 15, 2021?


May 15, 2021 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2021 can also be written as 5/15/2021 in the US and as 15/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 2021:

  • Oliver Gillie

    British journalist and scientist (b. 1937).

  • Lim Heng Chek

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May 15, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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 15, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 15, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 2021 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 15, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:08 am and setting at 11:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2021.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 2021?


Someone born on May 15, 2021 is:

3 years 9 months old,

or 45 months and 3 days old,

or 196 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1375 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2021?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2021.

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