What happened on Tuesday May 23, 2017?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2017:

• Manchester Arena Terrorist Attack A devastating terrorist bombing occurred at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, resulting in the deaths of 22 people, including children, and injuring 59 others. The attack was carried out by 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who died at the scene. In response, the United Kingdom raised its terrorism threat level to critical, indicating a potential imminent threat.
• Marawi Martial Law Declaration Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao following a violent clash between Maute militants and army troops in Marawi, Lanao del Sur. This significant military and political action was a response to escalating insurgent activity in the southern Philippines.
• Trump Administration Budget Proposal The White House released a budget proposal that significantly increases military spending while proposing cuts to healthcare and welfare programs, signaling a major shift in fiscal policy during the early Trump administration.
• New WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was elected as the new Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), succeeding Dr. Margaret Chan. He is notably the first African and first non-medical physician to hold this prestigious position, holding a PhD in Community Health from the University of Nottingham.
• Wikimedia Foundation Legal Victory The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Wikimedia Foundation can legally challenge the NSA's Upstream mass surveillance program. This landmark decision, which also involves other organizations like Amnesty International, represents a significant moment in digital privacy rights.
• Death of Roger Moore Sir Roger Moore, the iconic actor who portrayed James Bond from 1973 to 1985, passed away at the age of 89. Moore was a beloved figure in cinema, known for his suave and sophisticated portrayal of the legendary spy.
• U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six Operation in Yemen A U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six conducted a raid on an Al Qaeda compound in Yemen's Ma'rib Governorate, neutralizing at least seven militants. The operation resulted in unspecified injuries to the SEAL team members.

Events in 2017

May 23, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 23, 2017

May 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $154.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.72
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.57

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8937 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.781 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7713 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3373 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3515 CAD

May 23, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2017 can also be written as 5/23/2017 in the US and as 23/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2017 in May 2017 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 2017:

• Roger Moore

  Roger Moore was a renowned British actor best known for playing James Bond in seven films and starring in the popular TV series 'The Saint'.

• Cortez Kennedy

  NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle who spent his entire 11-year career with the Seattle Seahawks, widely considered one of the greatest...

• Stefano Farina
• Julia Viellehner

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

May 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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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 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 2017 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:17 am and setting at 06:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2017

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Someone born on May 23, 2017 is:

7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 21 days old,

or 416 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2913 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2017?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2017.

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