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About May 17th, 2018, in brief:
- Historical events: Quim Torra was sworn in as the new president of Catalonia on May 17, 2018, following a prolonged political crisis in the region. His election came after a series of legal and political challenges faced by his predecessors.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 2018 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch
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May 17, 2018: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 2018:
- Catalonia's new president takes office Quim Torra was sworn in as the new president of Catalonia on May 17, 2018, following a prolonged political crisis in the region. His election came after a series of legal and political challenges faced by his predecessors. source: bbc.com
- Michigan State University sexual abuse settlement On May 17, 2018, Michigan State University agreed to a $500 million settlement with survivors of sexual abuse by former physician Larry Nassar. The settlement aimed to compensate the victims and address the university's role in enabling Nassar's abuse over decades. The case highlighted systemic failures within the institution and led to widespread reforms in handling sexual misconduct. source: npr.org
- Gina Haspel becomes first female CIA director On May 17, 2018, Gina Haspel was confirmed as the first female director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Her confirmation followed a contentious Senate hearing focused on her role in the agency's interrogation program. source: nytimes.com
- Kilauea Volcano Eruption in Hawaii The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted dramatically, sending a massive plume of smoke and ash soaring to an impressive height of 30,000 feet (9.1 km), signaling a significant geological event with potential environmental and safety implications.
- Denmark Withdraws Special Forces from Iraq Denmark announced a partial withdrawal of its special forces in Iraq following the territorial defeat of the Islamic State (ISIL), marking a significant milestone in the international military intervention against the terrorist organization.
- Burundi Constitutional Referendum Burundian voters participated in a constitutional referendum aimed at allowing President Pierre Nkurunziza to extend his tenure until 2034, a move widely seen as consolidating his power and potentially undermining democratic processes.
- Fatal School Bus Accident in New Jersey A tragic traffic accident occurred on Interstate 80 in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, where a school bus collided with a dump truck, resulting in two fatalities and 43 injuries, highlighting road safety concerns.
May 17, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 17, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 17, 2018:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.20
- Apple AAPL: opens at $188.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $96.76
- General Electric GE: opens at $15.12
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.50
Exchange Rates on May 17, 2018:
- 1 USD = 0.8472 EUR
- 1 USD = 110.783 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.74 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3308 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2825 CAD
What day of the week was May 17, 2018?
May 17, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 2018 can also be written as 5/17/2018 in the US and as 17/5/2018 in UK and Europe.
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May 17, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
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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 17, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 2018 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2018 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 17, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 10:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.
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How old is someone born on May 17, 2018?
Someone born on May 17, 2018 is:
8 years 2 months old,
or 98 months and 26 days old,
or 429 weeks and 6 days old,
or 3009 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2018?
There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2018?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 17, 2018.
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