Saturday May 17, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/17/2014, UK date format: 17/5/2014

May 17th, 2014 was the 137th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Live To See Tomorrow by Iris Johansen was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Angry Birds Stella or Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

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 2014 calendar.

May 17, 2014 Events

What happened on May 17, 2014?

Historical Events

To combat Boko Haram, Nigeria, Niger Cameroon and Benin join forces.
Twenty people were killed when a plane belonging to the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force crashed carrying Douangchay Phichit, the Deputy PM, and Defence Minister. (AP via ABC News America).
At least three people are killed in a landslide at Dariali Gorge, northeastern Georgia. The Terek River is also blocked and gas supplies to Armenia cut off.
Sinking of MV Miraj-4, Officials Call Off Rescue Operations: Officials stop rescue operations after 54 bodies were recovered and an unknown number of people went missing from a ferry accident in the Meghna River in Bangladesh.
Officials cancel rescue operations after 54 bodies were found with unknown numbers of people missing following a ferry accident in the Meghna River in Bangladesh.
Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a pregnant Sudanese woman, is to be sentenced to 100 lashes after she was married to a Christian man. She is also set to die for refusing to abandon her faith which has caused international outrage.
Premiere Movie of Chicken Little
According to Palaeontologists, the largest known dinosaur remains have been found in Argentina's Patagonia.
Football: Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona draw in Spain to win the 2013-14 La Liga. (France 24). Arsenal beats Hull City in England to win the 2014 FA Cup final. (ITV)In Scotland St Johnstone beats Dundee Utd two goals to none to win the 2014 Scottish Cup final. Bayern Munich beats Borussia Dortmund in Germany to win the 2013-14 DFB-Pokal.
Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona draw in Spain to win the 2013-14 La Liga.
Arsenal beats Hull City in England to win the 2014 FA Cup final.
To win the 2014 Scottish Cup Final, St Johnstone beat Dundee Utd in Scotland by two goals to null.
Bayern Munich beats Borussia Dortmund in Germany to win the 2013-14 DFB-Pokal.
(The Guardian)California Chrome wins the 2014 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the U.S.-based jockey's 200th group one race. (The Guardian).California Chrome wins at the Preakness Stakes in 2014, the second leg for the U.S. Triple Crown, run in Baltimore.
Frankie Dettori won his 200th race in a group one riding "Olympic Glory" at Newbury. This is the first time a European-based jockey has achieved this milestone.
California Chrome wins the Preakness Stakes 2014, the second leg in the U.S. Triple Crown, run in Baltimore.
Auto racing: Jamie McMurray wins at Charlotte Motor Speedway the 2014 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. This is his first All-Star win.
Jamie McMurray, who won his first All-Star win in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2014, wins the 30th edition of the race.
Hub Network Season Finale Spooksville
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May 17, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other May 17th famous birthdays

Trent Reznor
American musician and lead singer of "Nine Inch Nails".
Enya
Irish singer and songwriter.
Craig Ferguson
Scots-American comedian, late-night TV host, writer, and director.
Tony Parker
His father, a basketball player from America, was born in Belgium.

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How old am I?

If May 17, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 17.

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May 17, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 17, 2014?

Gerald Edelman

Other May 17th famous deaths

Lawrence Welk
American accordion player and bandleader.
Frank Gorshin
American actor.
Edward Hardwicke
English actor (Born 1932).
Eric Forth
British Member of Parliament (Born 1944).

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May 17, 2014 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

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 17, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 17, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 17, 2014?

The day of the week was Saturday.

May 17th marks the 136th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

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

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
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

May 17, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 17, 2014?

Holidays

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

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

Saints

Saint Solochon
Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
Saint Montanus
Saint Dietmar
Saint Pamphamer
Saint Pamphalon
Saint Adrian of Alexandria

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 17, 2014? Which were the top hits on May 17, 2014?
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