Friday May 17, 2013

US date format: 5/17/2013, UK date format: 17/5/2013

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 17, 2013).

The number one song in US was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore.

The Internship, directed by Shawn Levy, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Cooked by Michael Pollan was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Blood Ties. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Marvel Heroes 2016 or Echo of Soul.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 17 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

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May 17, 2013 Events

What happened on May 17, 2013?

Historical Events

Iraqi insurgency after the U.S. withdrawal: A series of bombings in Sunni areas of Iraq have resulted in at least 90 deaths and more than 200 injuries.
At least 90 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a string of bombings that took place mostly in Sunni regions of Iraq.
War in North-West Pakistan : Two bombs explode in front of two mosques in Malakand District, Pakistan. 15 people were killed and at least 100 more were injured.
Two bombs were detonated near two mosques in Malakand District, Pakistan. 15 people were killed and at least 100 more were injured.
With the approval of a Texas facility worth US$10 million, the United States government opens up new opportunities for natural gas exports.
Ottawa is struck by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake.
During a training exercise, a Humvee of the US Navy Seal rolls over and kills a US Navy Seal.
Two Metro-North commuter trains collided near Bridgeport, Connecticut. This caused at least 72 injuries and resulted in Amtrak's cancellation of services between New York City (NYC) and Boston.
Jorge Rafael Videla was the President of Argentina in 1976 after the coup d'etat. He died at the age 87 in a Marcos Paz jail, Buenos Aires.
One million dollars of jewelry that was meant to be used by celebrities at Cannes Film Festival 2013 is taken from a Novotel hotel in Cannes.
A riot breaks out at an anti-homophobia march that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia. Hundreds of people were injured when the march was attacked by opponents.
NASA records the most brilliant lunar meteor impact ever recorded.
A mild electric shock can provide a lasting improvement in mathematical ability.
Ken Venturi, a former winner of the U.S. Open and TV analyst, has died at the age of 82.
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May 17, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 17, 2013?

Other May 17th famous deaths

Lawrence Welk
American bandleader and accordion player who had his own TV show from 1955-1982 on ABC and, in 1953, was nominated for a TV Emmy as the most...
Frank Gorshin
American actor, an accomplished impressionist and comedian in the '60s and dramatic actor.
Edward Hardwicke
English actor (Born 1932).
Eric Forth
British Member of Parliament (Born 1944).

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May 17, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Snake

May 17, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 17, 2013?

The day of the week was Friday.

May 17th marks the 136th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 228 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2013 calendar

May	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

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