What happened on Friday May 17, 2019?

About May 17th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approved groundbreaking legislation allowing same-sex marriages, making Taiwan the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, drafted by President Tsai Ing-wen, limits joint custody rights and represents a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 2019 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 17, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 2019:

  • Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approved groundbreaking legislation allowing same-sex marriages, making Taiwan the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, drafted by President Tsai Ing-wen, limits joint custody rights and represents a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia.
  • CIA Officer Convicted of Espionage for China Kevin Patrick Mallory, a former CIA officer, was sentenced by a federal judge to 20 years imprisonment in Virginia for spying on behalf of China, marking a significant national security breach.
  • US House Passes Equality Act The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Equality Act, a landmark bill prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, representing a major advancement in LGBTQ+ civil rights.
  • US Lifts Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Canada and Mexico The United States officially lifted steel tariffs on Canada and aluminum tariffs on Mexico, potentially easing trade tensions and improving North American economic relations.
  • Brooks Koepka Sets Golf Major Record Brooks Koepka achieved a remarkable performance at the PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park, firing a 65 (-5) to set a new record for the lowest 36-hole score in a golf major. His 7-stroke lead also established a new 36-hole tournament record.
  • Tyler, the Creator Releases 'Igor' Tyler, the Creator released his fifth studio album 'Igor', which became his first number-one album in the United States, marking a significant milestone in his musical career.

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May 17, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 17, 2019?


May 17, 2019 was a Friday and it was the 137th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2019 can also be written as 5/17/2019 in the US and as 17/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 2019:

  • Herman Wouk

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  • Paulius Antanas Baltakis

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May 17, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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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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May 17, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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May 17, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2019 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, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 2019.

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How old is someone born on May 17, 2019?


Someone born on May 17, 2019 is:

5 years 11 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2019?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2019?

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