What happened on Tuesday May 18, 2021?

About May 18th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 18, 2021, the world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by significant developments. The United States announced plans to share more vaccine doses internationally, while India struggled with a severe outbreak of rising cases and deaths. In Canada, Quebec began easing pandemic restrictions. Notably, the U.S. reported a positive trend of declining COVID-19 cases across all 50 states, signaling potential progress in pandemic management.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 2021 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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May 18, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 2021:

  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates On May 18, 2021, the world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by significant developments. The United States announced plans to share more vaccine doses internationally, while India struggled with a severe outbreak of rising cases and deaths. In Canada, Quebec began easing pandemic restrictions. Notably, the U.S. reported a positive trend of declining COVID-19 cases across all 50 states, signaling potential progress in pandemic management.
  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates On May 18, 2021, the world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by significant developments. The United States announced plans to share more vaccine doses internationally, while India struggled with a severe outbreak of rising cases and deaths. In Canada, Quebec began easing pandemic restrictions. Notably, the U.S. reported a positive trend of declining COVID-19 cases across all 50 states, signaling potential progress in pandemic management.
  • Palestinian Unity Intifada and General Strike On May 18, 2021, Palestinians across the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Israel launched a comprehensive General Strike as part of the 'Unity Intifada.' This historic demonstration of solidarity was a powerful protest against Israeli policies, highlighting the collective resistance to apartheid, military actions in Gaza, forced displacements in Sheikh Jarrah, and violent confrontations at the Al Aqsa Mosque. The strike was particularly significant because it united Palestinians from different regions and citizenship statuses, showcasing a rare moment of unified political action.
  • Palestinian Unity Intifada and General Strike On May 18, 2021, Palestinians across the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Israel launched a comprehensive General Strike as part of the 'Unity Intifada.' This historic demonstration of solidarity was a powerful protest against Israeli policies, highlighting the collective resistance to apartheid, military actions in Gaza, forced displacements in Sheikh Jarrah, and violent confrontations at the Al Aqsa Mosque. The strike was particularly significant because it united Palestinians from different regions and citizenship statuses, showcasing a rare moment of unified political action.
  • Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order On May 18, 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order designed to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity infrastructure in response to escalating cyber threats. The order represented a critical step in protecting national and economic security by establishing more robust protocols and response mechanisms against potential digital attacks from state and non-state actors.
  • Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order On May 18, 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order designed to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity infrastructure in response to escalating cyber threats. The order represented a critical step in protecting national and economic security by establishing more robust protocols and response mechanisms against potential digital attacks from state and non-state actors.

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May 18, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 18, 2021?


May 18, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2021 can also be written as 5/18/2021 in the US and as 18/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 2021:

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    Renowned American actor, comedian, and talk show host known for his deadpan humor and memorable roles in films like 'Midnight Run' and...

  • Yolanda Tortolero

    Venezuelan politician.

  • Franco Battiato

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May 18, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 01:59 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 18, 2021?


Someone born on May 18, 2021 is:

3 years 11 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2021?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 18, 2021.

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