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.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

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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.
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What was 2014 famous for? Discover everything about 2014

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May 17, 2014 Famous Birthdays


Other May 17th famous birthdays

  • American musician and lead singer of "Nine Inch Nails".

  • Irish singer and songwriter.

  • Craig Ferguson

    Scots-American comedian, late-night TV host, writer, and director.

  • 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?

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May 17, 2014 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

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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.

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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
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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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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Problem
  4. - Fancy
  5. - Dark Horse

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Talk Dirty
  5. - Loyal

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Pompeii
  2. - Best Day Of My Life
  3. - Ain't It Fun
  4. - Team
  5. - A Sky Full Of Stars

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Odio
  3. - Adrenalina
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - Propuesta Indecente

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Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev

Ek Hasina Thi

Ek Hasina Thi

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sriram Raghavan

Killing Spree

Killing Spree

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Ritter

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Live To See Tomorrow by Iris Johansen

Live To See Tomorrow

By:

Catherine Ling is one CIA's most highly-regarded operatives. Born in Hong Kong's harsh streets, Catherine Ling was a teenager when she was dragged into the agency.

Natchez Burning by Greg Iles

Natchez Burning

By:

Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents the first novel of his Natchez Burning Trilogy, which also includes The Bone Tree, and the upcoming Mississippi Blood. This epic trilogy, which also includes The Bone Tree, and The Mississippi Blood, …

Bridge To Haven by Francine Rivers

Bridge To Haven

By:

Lena Scott, the most important rising star in 1950s Hollywood is the one who matters the most since Marilyn Monroe.

The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention Of Wings

By:

Hetty

The Storied Life Of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

The Storied Life Of A. J. Fikry

By:

"The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is funny, tender, and touching. It reminds us all why we read and love. "*

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Angry Birds Stella

Angry Birds Stella

Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 8

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Fract OSC

Fract OSC

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Puzzle, rhythm

Publisher: Phosfiend Systems

Framed

Framed

Platform: iOS, Android OS

Genre: Puzzle, Narrative

Disney Infinity 2.0

Disney Infinity 2.0

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure, sandbox, toys-to-life

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

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May 17, 2014 Lunar and Planetary phase


Lunar phase

Full Moon

The moon phase for May 17, 2014 is Full Moon.

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Sport Games on May 17, 2014

Sport Games on May 17, 2014


Serie A

Italian Football
  • Udinese - Sampdoria : 3 - 3
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La Liga Primera Division

Football (Spain)
  • Barcelona - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Espanol : 3 - 1
  • Valencia - Celta : 2 - 1
See all Football game results of May 17, 2014

La Liga Segunda Division

Football (Spain)
  • Barcelona B - Murcia : 4 - 0
  • Hercules - Alcorcon : 1 - 2
  • Mallorca - Jaen : 0 - 0
  • Mirandes - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
  • Tenerife - Cordoba : 0 - 1
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Le Championnat

Football (France)
  • Bastia - Nantes : 0 - 0
  • Lorient - Lille : 1 - 4
  • Marseille - Guingamp : 1 - 0
  • Monaco - Bordeaux : 1 - 1
  • Nice - Lyon : 0 - 1
See all Football game results of May 17, 2014

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