Wednesday May 15, 2024: on this day
About May 15th, 2024, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 15th, 2024 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Madhuri Dixit, L. Frank Baum
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
More about May 15th, 2024? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 2024.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 15, 2024?
- May 15, 2024: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 15, 2024: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 15, 2024?
- How old is someone born on May 15, 2024?
- May 15, 2024: What famous people died on that day?
- May 15, 2024: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 15, 2024?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 2024?
- Who was the Pope on May 15, 2024?
- Back in 2024
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What day of the week was May 15, 2024?
May 15, 2024 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 15, 2024 can also be written as 5/15/2024 in the US and as 15/5/2024 in UK and Europe.
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May 15, 2024: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 2024: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2024 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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May 15, 2024: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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The moon phase on May 15, 2024 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 2024 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, 2024 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 02:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 2024 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2024.
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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 2024
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Who was born on May 15, 2024?
Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:
- Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...
- L. Frank Baum
L.
- Andy Murray
Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.
- James Mason
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Ayub Khan
Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.
- Madeleine Albright
Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.
- Ursula Thiess
German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.
- Chazz Palminteri
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Joseph Cotten
American actor on the radio, film and stage.
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How old is someone born on May 15, 2024?
Someone born on May 15, 2024 is:
0 years 1 month old,
or 1 month and 17 days old,
or 6 weeks and 6 days old,
or 48 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2024?
There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2024?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2024.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
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May 15, 2024: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 15th?
Famous deaths on May 15th:
- Bekim Fehmiu
Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
- June Carter Cash
American singer and musician (born 1929).
- Fred Willard
Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
- Gilbert Roland
Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
- Tyrone Guthrie
British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
- Andrew Duggan
Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.
- Wynne Gibson
Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).
- Chaselyn Dickinson
Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...
- Emily Dickinson
American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.
- Adalei Dickinson
Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.
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May 15, 2024: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 15, 2024:
- Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
- Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
- International day of climate changes.
- International conscientious objectors' day.
- Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
- United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- International day of families.
- Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
- Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
Saints celebrated on May 15, 2024:
- Saint Dymphna
- Saint Achillius
- Saint Gerebern
- Saint Isidore the Labourer
- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
- Saint Reticius
- Saint Denise
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Who was the US President on May 15, 2024?
On May 15, 2024 the US President was Joe Biden (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 2024?
On May 15, 2024 the UK Prime Minister was Rishi Sunak (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 2024?
On May 15, 2024 the Pope was Francis.
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Back in 2024
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What is special about May 15th?
May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
- 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.
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What happened in 2024?
2024 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Two aircraft collide on a runway at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, killing 5 and injuring 15.
- At least 91 people are killed in bombings in Kerman, Iran, during a ceremony commemorating the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani 4 years ago.
- A 7.5 M earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan, killing at least 24 people and injuring 80+ others.
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What was the calendar for May 2024?
May 2024 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.