Friday May 17, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/17/2019, UK date format: 17/5/2019

May 17th, 2019 was the 137th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Friday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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May 17, 2019 Events

What happened on May 17, 2019?


Historical Events

  • Canada-United States Relations, Mexico-United States Relations: The United States lifted tariffs on steel from Canada and Mexico.
  • The United States has lifted tariffs on steel from Canada and aluminum from Mexico.
  • China-United States relations - A former CIA officer Kevin Patrick Mallory is sentenced by a federal judge to 20 years imprisonment in Virginia for spying on China.
  • Kevin Patrick Mallory is a former CIA officer and was sentenced by a federal judge to 20 years imprisonment in Virginia for spying on China.
  • Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approves legislation allowing same-sex marriages and limited joint custody rights. Taiwan is the first country in Asia that has done so. The bill was drafted by President TsaiIng-wen with her cabinet, and will be signed into law on or before May 24,
  • Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approves legislation allowing same-sex marriages and limiting joint custody rights. This makes Taiwan the first Asian country to do this. The bill was drafted by President TsaiIng-wen with her cabinet, and will be signed into law by her on or before May 24,
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May 17, 2019 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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May 17, 2019 Famous Deaths


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May 17, 2019 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Taurus

Taurus personality

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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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Chinese Zodiac

Pig chinese zodiac sign

Sign: Pig

Element: Earth

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May 17, 2019 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 17, 2019?


The day of the week was Friday.

May 17th marks the 136th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2019.

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, 2019 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 17, 2019?


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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Richard Jewell

Richard Jewell

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm

Country: United States of America

Knives Out

Knives Out

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Rian Johnson

Starring: Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, Frank Oz

Country: United States of America

The Good Liar

The Good Liar

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Ian Mckellen, Helen Mirren, Russell Tovey, Mark Lewis Jones, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Country: United States of America

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, Madison Iseman, Ashley Scott, Colin Hanks, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Dania Ramirez, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Terminator: Dark Fate

Terminator: Dark Fate

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Tim Miller

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Diego González Boneta, Tristan Ulloa, Tom Hopper

Country: United States of America

TV Series

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The Code

The Code

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Mimi Leder

What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jemaine Clement

Fake News

Fake News

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Michael Linn

The Enemy Within

The Enemy Within

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jonathan Darby

Birth chart on this day

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May 17, 2019 Lunar and Planetary phase


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