May 17: Zodiac, Trivia, Birthdays and Holidays

May 17th marks the 137th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 138th in case of leap years). There are 228 days remaining until the end of the year. People born on this day are under the sign of Taurus. Famous birthdays on this day include Trent Reznor (1965), Enya (1961) and Craig Ferguson (1962). Holidays and observances around the world include: UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO] and World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
But much more happened on May 17 over the years: find out below

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Fubar

Fubar

Release year: 2023

Directed by: Michael Dowse

Platonic

Platonic

Release year: 2023

Directed by: Winter Dunn

Irma Vep

Irma Vep

Release year: 2022

Directed by: Olivier Assayas

Sea of Love

Sea of Love

Release year: 2022

Directed by: universal

Rugrats

Rugrats

Release year: 2021

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Historical Events

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Holidays

  • Saint Solochon
  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
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Events

  • 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).
  • 2016 Iraqi civil War (2014-present: 17 May 2016 Baghdad Bombings: At least 69% are killed and 230 others injured by a series bombings targeting Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad, Iraq. Some of these attacks are claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq or Syria.
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Which were the top hits in that special week of May 17 over the years?


Top #1 songs in the USA

  • 2017 - I'm The One
  • 2016 - One Dance
  • 2015 - See You Again
  • 2014 - All Of Me
  • 2013 - Can't Hold Us
  • 2012 - Somebody That I Used To Know
  • 2011 - Rolling In The Deep
  • 2010 - Not Afraidyoutube
  • 2009 - Boom Boom Powyoutube
  • 2008 - Bleeding Loveyoutube
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Top #1 Rock songs

  • 2017 - Believer
  • 2016 - Stressed Out
  • 2015 - Shut Up And Dance
  • 2014 - Pompeii
  • 2013 - Radioactive
  • 2012 - Somebody That I Used To Know
  • 2011 - Rope
  • 2010 - Between The Lines

Books

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The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank

Year: 1977

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"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees

Further Up The Organization by Robert Townsend

Further Up The Organization

Year: 1984

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Townsend's punchy, irreverent chapters are full of uncompromising straight talking as they refresh tired thinking on daily business issues such as corporate image, business lunch, and how to retire.

The Conquest Of Everest by Sir John Hunt

The Conquest Of Everest

Year: 1954

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This book is about climbing Mount Everest. It is a beautiful book that is bound especially for collectors who are looking for handsome editions to add to their library.

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

Year: 1983

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KATE BLACKWELL: Who is she? She is the symbol for success. A beautiful woman who turned her inheritance into an international conglomerate. She was awarded a special place among the rich and famous.

A Common Life by Jan Karon

A Common Life

Year: 2001

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The beloved Mitford Series' sixth novel is now available. Jan Karon, the bestselling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good Humor and At Home in Mitford, has written this book. Jan Karon will be taking her millions.

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