What happened on Wednesday May 23, 2018?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2018:

• Iran's JCPOA Conditions Following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal), Iran outlined seven conditions for remaining in the agreement, including a demand for European banks to protect trade with Iran.
• Social Media Blocking Ruled Unconstitutional U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled that public officials cannot block social media users based on opposing political views, reinforcing First Amendment protections.
• Pentagon Disinvites China from Naval Exercise The Pentagon rescinded China's invitation to the biennial Rim of the Pacific naval exercise, despite China's earlier acceptance of the invitation in January, signaling escalating tensions.
• New Italian Government Formation Italian President Sergio Mattarella approved Giuseppe Conte as Prime Minister, paving the way for a new government supported by the Five Star Movement and League.
• US Health Alert in China The United States issued a health alert in Guangzhou, China, after a State Department employee reported experiencing unusual symptoms including abnormal sounds and physical discomfort, reminiscent of previous 'sonic attacks' in Cuba.
• France's Economic Progress The European Commission recommended removing France from the excessive deficit procedure that began in 2009, signaling significant economic improvement and fiscal responsibility.
• Turkish Central Bank Intervention In response to the declining value of the Turkish lira, the Turkish Central Bank increased its late liquidity rate from 13.5% to 16.5%, attempting to stabilize the currency and restore market confidence.
• Iranian Truck Drivers' Strike Truck owners and drivers in Iran initiated a widespread strike across seven provinces, protesting poor working conditions and demanding better treatment and compensation.
• Belgian Prosecutors Admit Child Fatality Belgian prosecutors acknowledged that a 2-year-old child was killed during a high-speed police chase, reversing their initial denial and prompting potential investigations into police conduct.
• Tragic Whaleboat Accident in DR Congo A devastating maritime accident occurred in the Tshuapa region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in the deaths of 49 people when a whaleboat capsized.

Events in 2018

May 23, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 23, 2018

May 23, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $186.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $96.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.35

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8541 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.989 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7487 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3217 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2839 CAD

May 23, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2018 can also be written as 5/23/2018 in the US and as 23/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2018 in May 2018 calendar

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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2018 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 03:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2018

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Someone born on May 23, 2018 is:

7 years and 13 days old,

or 84 months and 13 days old,

or 367 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2570 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2018?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2018.

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