Monday May 17, 2021: on this day

May 17, 2021 was the 137th day of the year 2021, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 17, 2021 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on May 17, 2021, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 2021, which were the most popular songs , movies (e.g. Pride, directed by Matthew Warchus), TV series (e.g. Rugrats) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 2021 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 2021?


May 17, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 136th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2021 can also be written as 5/17/2021 in the US and as 17/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 2021: What happened on that day?


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Who was born on May 17, 2021?


Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar Ray Leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel Imam is an Egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini

    Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian Shia Muslim religious leader and politician who led the 1979 Iranian Revolution and became the...

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross Butler is a TV actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 Reasons Why and Riverdale.

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May 17, 2021: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 2 years 6 months old,

or 30 months and 14 days old,

or 132 weeks and 4 days old,

or 928 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 2021.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2021?

There are 168 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, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 17, 2021.

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May 17, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Lawrence Welk

    American accordion player and bandleader.

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (Born 1932).

  • Eric Forth

    British Member of Parliament (Born 1944).

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May 17, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17, 2021 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.

Discover the personality of May born.

May 17, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 17, 2021: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 2021:

  • 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, 2021:

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

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2021:

  • 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, 2021: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 2021 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pride

Pride

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Matthew Warchus

Starring: George MacKay, Andrew Scott, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Imelda Staunton, Liz White, Bill Nighy, Ben Schnetzer, Joseph Gilgun

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Justice Society: World War II

Justice Society: World War II

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Jeff Wamester

Starring: Matt Bomer, Liam McIntyre, Stana Katic, Chris Diamantopoulos

Moment of Truth

Moment of Truth

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Tim Ritter

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Discovery Media Productions

Son

Son

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Ivan Kavanagh

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Andi Matichak, Luke David Blumm, Cranston Johnson

May 17, 2021: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 2021 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Rugrats

Rugrats

Release year: 2021

Eden

Eden

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Megan Griffiths

The Pact

The Pact

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Inc. Hearst Entertainment

Plan B

Plan B

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Greg Yaitanes

An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

Release year: 2021

Directed by: Ilan Ziv

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 2021 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 2021: What was the lunar phase on that day?


Lunar phase

34%

The lunar phase on May 17, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 01:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2021.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 2021?

On May 17, 2021 the US President was Joe Biden (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2021?

On May 17, 2021 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 2021?

On May 17, 2021 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 was the calendar for May 2021?

May 2021 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.

Discover how May 2021 calendar looked like.