Thursday May 17, 2018: on this day

May 17, 2018 was the 137th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 17, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 17, 2018, who was born and died on May 17, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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 happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 2018:

  • International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • Denmark announces the partial withdrawal from iraq of its special forces following the fall of isil.
  • 2018 lower puna eruption: a plume of smoke and ash rises to 30,000 feet (9.1km) from the summit at kilauea.
  • Kilauea's summit erupts, sending a plume ash and smoke up to 30,000 feet (9.1km) in the air.
  • Two people were killed and 43 injured when a school bus collided with a dump truck on interstate 80 in mount olive township in new jersey.
  • 2017-18 spanish constitutional crisis: quim turra is sworn into office as the 131st president of the generalitat of catalonia 200 days after the cessation of puigdemont's government and direct rule. he swears not on the constitution or the statute of autonomy but on the "will of the people of catalonia".
  • 2018 burundi constitutional referendum: burundi voters go to the polls to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow president pierre nkurunziza, the current president, to remain in office until 2034.
  • Burundi's voters go to the polls to vote on a referendum that would amend the constitution to allow president pierre nkurunziza, the current president, to remain in office until 2034.
  • Yekaterina c. is being held in poland. she was a russian woman who was part a pro-russian organization that tried to create tension between ukraine and poland.

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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
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May 17, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 2018 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on May 17, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 10 months old,

or 70 months and 11 days old,

or 306 weeks

or 2142 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2018?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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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May 17, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 2018:

  • Nicole Fontaine

    French politician and the first woman to be elected President of the European Parliament.

  • Mait Riisman
  • Tom Von Ruden
  • Maciej Maciejewski
  • Richard Pipes
  • Pascal Marchetti
  • Ezio Barbieri
  • Jürgen Marcus

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 2018:

  • 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 on May 17, 2018:

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

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2018:

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

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May 17, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

May 17, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Here on Earth

Here on Earth

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mark Piznarski

Lost in Space

Lost in Space

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Joe Pera Talks with You

Joe Pera Talks with You

Release year: 2018

Country: United States of America

May 17, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Crooked Staircase by Dean Koontz

The Crooked Staircase

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Jane Hawk, who dazzled readers with The Silent Corner, and The Whispering Room, faces the fight of her lives against the threat that a lifetime in this riveting new thriller by Dean Koontz, #1 New …

Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston

Barracoon

By:

This is a major literary event. A newly published work by Alice Walker, author of American classic They Eyes Were Looking God, beautifully illuminates the injustices and horrors of slavery. It also tells the story of Alice Walker, who was …

The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews

The High Tide Club

By:

The Weekenders author and New York Times bestseller, The Weekenders, has written a charming new novel about old love, secrets, and the kind that can transcend generations.

The Fallen by David Baldacci

The Fallen

By:

Decker is one the most bizarre detectives any novelist could have imagined. - -Washington Post Amos Decker, the Memory Man. Decker was afflicted by a head injury from football that changed his personality. Decker can't remember the smallest details, which …

The Soul of America by Jon Meacham

The Soul of America

By:

Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, helps us understand the current moment in American politics by looking back to crucial times in American history when hope overcame fear and division.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 2018?

On May 17, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2018?

On May 17, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 2018?

On May 17, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 17th, such as:

  • 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).

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for May 2018?

May 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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