What happened on Monday May 17, 2021?

About May 17th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a groundbreaking global health study published in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that excessively long working hours resulted in 745,000 deaths worldwide in 2016. This landmark research highlighted the significant health risks associated with prolonged work, emphasizing the urgent need for better workplace regulations and employee well-being policies.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 2021 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Pride directed by Matthew Warchus

More about May 17th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 2021.

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May 17, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 2021:

  • WHO Study Reveals Deadly Impact of Long Working Hours In a groundbreaking global health study published in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that excessively long working hours resulted in 745,000 deaths worldwide in 2016. This landmark research highlighted the significant health risks associated with prolonged work, emphasizing the urgent need for better workplace regulations and employee well-being policies.
  • WHO Study Reveals Deadly Impact of Long Working Hours In a groundbreaking global health study published in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that excessively long working hours resulted in 745,000 deaths worldwide in 2016. This landmark research highlighted the significant health risks associated with prolonged work, emphasizing the urgent need for better workplace regulations and employee well-being policies.
  • Cyclone Tauktae Strikes Gujarat, India On May 17, 2021, Cyclone Tauktae made a devastating landfall in the western Indian state of Gujarat, bringing extremely powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour). The cyclone caused significant damage to coastal infrastructure, disrupted local communities, and posed serious risks to human life and property.
  • Cyclone Tauktae Strikes Gujarat, India On May 17, 2021, Cyclone Tauktae made a devastating landfall in the western Indian state of Gujarat, bringing extremely powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour). The cyclone caused significant damage to coastal infrastructure, disrupted local communities, and posed serious risks to human life and property.

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May 17, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 17, 2021?


May 17, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 137th 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 famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 2021:

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Andrea Mari
  • Mario Vellani
  • Héctor Silva
  • Buddy Roemer

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 17, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

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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How old is someone born on May 17, 2021?


Someone born on May 17, 2021 is:

3 years 6 months old,

or 42 months and 27 days old,

or 186 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1307 days old,

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

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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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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