What happened on Sunday May 23, 2021?

About May 23rd, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Belarusian authorities forcibly diverted Ryanair Flight 4978, compelling the aircraft to land in Minsk with the explicit purpose of detaining dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. This action was widely condemned as an international violation of aviation protocols and human rights.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 2021 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about May 23rd, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 2021.

history

May 23, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2021:

  • Ryanair Flight Forced Landing in Belarus Belarusian authorities forcibly diverted Ryanair Flight 4978, compelling the aircraft to land in Minsk with the explicit purpose of detaining dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. This action was widely condemned as an international violation of aviation protocols and human rights.
  • Deadly Ultramarathon Tragedy in China A catastrophic incident occurred during an ultramarathon in Yellow River Stone Forest Park, Gansu Province, China, where 21 runners perished due to extreme freezing conditions. The event highlighted the critical importance of athlete safety and environmental risk assessment in extreme sports.
  • Phil Mickelson's Historic Golf Victory Phil Mickelson made history by becoming the oldest major winner at the PGA Championship, held at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. He secured his 6th major title, winning by a margin of 2 strokes over competitors Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen.
  • Tragic Cable Car Accident in Italy A cable car plummeted from a mountain near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, resulting in a devastating accident that claimed the lives of 14 people. The incident shocked the local community and raised serious questions about cable car safety infrastructure.

Events in 2021

May 23, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Newspapers from May. 23, 2021

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was May 23, 2021?


May 23, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2021 can also be written as 5/23/2021 in the US and as 23/5/2021 in UK and Europe.

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2021 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for May 23, 2021
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
RIP

May 23, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2021:

  • Ron Hill

    Renowned English long-distance runner and businessman who made significant contributions to marathon running and athletic equipment design.

  • Paulo Mendes da Rocha
  • Cristóbal Halffter
  • Eric Carle

Famous people who died in 2021

Famous people who died on May 23rd

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was May 23, 2021 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

May 23, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

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

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 23, 2021! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 23, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 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.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

May 23, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

93%

The moon phase on May 23, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 04:21 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 2021


Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2021

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on May 23, 2021?


Someone born on May 23, 2021 is:

3 years 11 months old,

or 47 months and 12 days old,

or 206 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1443 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2021?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2021.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.